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A '''shield''' is a type of [[armor]] carried in the off-hand [[equipment slot]]. A shield may also be referred to as an aegis or buckler. |
A '''shield''' is a type of [[armor]] carried in the off-hand [[equipment slot]]. A shield may also be referred to as an aegis or buckler. |
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| − | A shield contributes to the [[Attributes#Armor|Armor]] and can prevent damage by [[block]]ing attacks. [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s, and [[Shaman]]s are the only classes that may use shields. A shield cannot be used with [[weapon]]s that require [[Two-handed|two hands]] to wield, as shields fill the [[off-hand]] slot. [[Paladin]]s and [[warrior]]s have several abilities can only be used when a shield is equipped, such as [[Spell Reflection]] and [[Shield of |
+ | A shield contributes to the [[Attributes#Armor|Armor]] and can prevent damage by [[block]]ing attacks. [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s, and [[Shaman]]s are the only classes that may use shields. A shield cannot be used with [[weapon]]s that require [[Two-handed|two hands]] to wield, as shields fill the [[off-hand]] slot. [[Paladin]]s and [[warrior]]s have several abilities can only be used when a shield is equipped, such as [[Spell Reflection]] and [[Shield of Righteousness]]. |
Shields have far more armor than any other piece of equipment. A shield has roughly 60% as much armor as a full set of [[plate armor]] of the same [[item level]]. |
Shields have far more armor than any other piece of equipment. A shield has roughly 60% as much armor as a full set of [[plate armor]] of the same [[item level]]. |
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Revision as of 06:23, 10 February 2010
- For other uses, see Shield (disambiguation).
A shield is a type of armor carried in the off-hand equipment slot. A shield may also be referred to as an aegis or buckler.
A shield contributes to the Armor and can prevent damage by blocking attacks. Warriors, Paladins, and Shamans are the only classes that may use shields. A shield cannot be used with weapons that require two hands to wield, as shields fill the off-hand slot. Paladins and warriors have several abilities can only be used when a shield is equipped, such as 
[Spell Reflection] and 
[Shield of Righteousness].
Shields have far more armor than any other piece of equipment. A shield has roughly 60% as much armor as a full set of plate armor of the same item level.
There are two broad types of shields: those with defensive statistics like defense rating or dodge rating, suitable for tanking warriors and paladins, and those with spellpower, suitable for holy paladins and elemental and restoration shamans.
Shields have one major difference from other armor pieces; they can be equipped or removed during combat. All other armor pieces must remain equipped/unequipped until the Warrior/Paladin/Shaman is no longer in combat.
See also
- Category:World of Warcraft shield items
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