Shield Skill
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Shield Skill determines your ability to block an Attack with your Shield, negating some or all Damage. The higher your Shield Skill, the more often you will block attacks with your shield (varying with enemy's level relative to your job level).
Shield Block Activation and Effects
To activate Shield skill you must:
- Have a shield equipped.
- Fail your evasion and parry checks.
- Be facing the mob (under ~60 degree angle).
Shield Block Rate
Shield block rate is similar to Summoning magic skill in that the player receives a bonus to block % based on the amount of Shield Skill they have ABOVE their level's natural shield skill.
Block rate is also penalized by mob level, though you do not receive a bonus for being above the Mob's level.
The estimated formula for Shield Block rate requires verification on HorizonXI.
Additional Information
- Shields can block counters. A blocked counter functions the same as a missed or parried counter. The counter doesn't go off, and the log only shows your original melee hit. Since a blocked counter does not actually hit you, or deal damage, you do not receive TP for them via Shield Mastery.
Job Ratings
| Job | Skill Ranking | Cap at Level 1 | Cap at Level 37 | Cap at Level 75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paladin | A+ | 6 | 114 | 276 |
| Warrior | C+ | 5 | 105 | 230 |
| White Mage | D | 4 | 101 | 210 |
| Beastmaster | E | 4 | 94 | 200 |
| Red Mage | F | 4 | 86 | 189 |
| Thief | F | 4 | 86 | 189 |
Equipment That Enhances This Skill
To be added.
