Shield

This is about the piece of armor, not the spell by the same name.

Shields are notable for their ability to block attacks (physical, magic, and spirit) which can allow a player to Counter-Attack.

There are three types of shields (Bucklers, Kite Shields, and Tower Shield), each with differing stats:

• Bucklers typically have the lowest burden and interference stats of the shields, but they also typically have the lowest physical/magic mitigation. They make up for it with mitigation to specific damage types which Kite and Tower shields do not have.
• Kite Shields are between Bucklers and Tower shields in their stats. They provide an option for increased block and defense stats without the higher burden and interference of Tower shields.
• Tower Shields have the highest burden and interference stats of the shields, but they also typically have the highest block rates and physical/magic mitigation.