- You can only equip one shield at once.
- Barbarians cannot dual-wield shields.
- Shields cannot be used to attack monsters, they will do no damage.
- Shields list Smite Damage for the Paladin which is a Paladin Combat Skill.
- What do Shields Block?
- Any melee attack and any ranged attack with physical damage or delivered physically, like Exploding Arrow.
- How does Blocking work?
- Blocking always works against physical attacks. 75% Blocking will indeed stop 75% of attacks from hitting, regardless of whether you are attacking, or standing, or whatnot. Note: that if a player is moving, the block percentage is reduced to 1/3rd of its original value. Think of it as "resist physical". The block animation will only play if you are not doing anything else.
- Is there a Cap on the % Chance to Block?
- Yes, 75% is max.
- Is % Chance to Block Class Specific?
- Yes, different classes may see different numbers.
| Name | Min/Max Defense | Durability | Strength | Sockets | % Block | Paladin Smite Damage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buckler |
4-6 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
Pal: 30% Ama/Asn/Bar: 25% Dru/Nec/Sor: 20% |
1 to 3 | Light |
 Small Shield |
8-10 | 16 | 22 | 2 |
Pal: 35% Ama/Asn/Bar: 30% Dru/Nec/Sor: 25% |
2 to 3 | Light |
 Large Shield |
12-14 | 24 | 34 | 3 |
Pal: 42% Ama/Asn/Bar: 37% Dru/Nec/Sor: 32% |
2 to 4 | Medium |
 Kite Shield |
16-18 | 30 | 47 | 3 |
Pal: 38% Ama/Asn/Bar: 33% Dru/Nec/Sor: 28% |
2 to 5 | Light |
 Spiked Shield |
15-25 | 40 | 30 | 2 |
Pal: 40% Ama/Asn/Bar: 35% Dru/Nec/Sor: 30% |
5 to 9 | Light |
 Tower Shield |
22-25 | 60 | 75 | 3 |
Pal: 54% Ama/Asn/Bar: 49% Dru/Nec/Sor: 44% |
1 to 5 | Heavy |
 Bone Shield |
10-30 | 40 | 25 | 2 |
Pal: 50% Ama/Asn/Bar: 45% Dru/Nec/Sor: 40% |
3 to 6 | Light |
 Gothic Shield |
30-35 | 40 | 60 | 3 |
Pal: 46% Ama/Asn/Bar: 41% Dru/Nec/Sor: 36% |
2 to 6 | Medium |
