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<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-G26W6267FY"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-G26W6267FY'); </script> **[Home Page](Home%20Page.md) / [Prism](Prism.md) / [Armory](Prism%20(Testing)/Armory/Armory.md)** # Shields All archetypes and their respective classes are proficient with Shields, but only up to their hierarchy (stated below.) A character that is proficient in a shield and wielding it may use the [Block](Block.md) action. The APC of that [Block](Block.md) action is noted in the previously mentioned hierarchy. Shields prevent damage that is successfully blocked by an amount equal to their shield rating, which is noted on the shield used ([SR](Shield%20Rating.md)). Shields have a passive augment that is activated whenever the character would use the [Block](Block.md) action. The [APC](Action%20Point%20Cost.md) of using a shield to block is reduced by the attacker's tiers of [Taunt](Prism%20(Testing)/Glossary/Keywords/Afflictions/Mundane/Taunt.md) they are afflicted with. >It should be noted that Shields are retroactive when it comes to their proficiency, just as their Augments also are. They follow the following hierarchy, with the first being the lowest in it, and the last being the highest: > >**Mana (1) <- Wanderer (1) <- Faith (2) <- Warrior (3).** >[!recite|no-i]- Faith >>[!Columns| 2 no-t n-th] >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Aspis](Aspis.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : Whenever the user would successfully Block, they may increase the shield rating of this shield by 1d6 until the end of the round. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 2</center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d6</center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center> >> >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Targe](Targe.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : Whenever the user would successfully Block an attack, they gain 1 Courage. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 2</center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d6</center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center> >[!recite|no-i]- Mana >>[!Columns| 2 no-t n-th] >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Vambraces](Vambraces.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : The user gains a +5 to shield rating against elemental damage of the last type the user used in a spell or ability last round. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 0 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d4 </center> >>> >>><center>Special : This shield does not occupy a hand, and while it is being worn, no other shield can be equipped. </center> >> >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Warrior Wraps](Warrior%20Wraps.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : Increases the damage die of Unarmed Strike by 1 step. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 0 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : Unarmed Damage </center> >>> >>><center>Special : Increases the damage die of Unarmed Strike by 1 step. (Always active for as long as the shield is equipped.) </center> >[!recite|no-i]- Wanderer >>[!Columns| 2 no-t n-th] >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Buckler](Buckler.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : Whenever the user would successfully Block an attack, they add the damage reduced to the next weapon damage roll they would make. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 1 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d4 </center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center> >> >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Heater](Heater.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : Whenever the user would successfully block with this shield, it counts as a Parry for game mechanic triggers. In addition, whenever the user would successfully parry, they add the Shield rating to the penalty of the Parry. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 1 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d4 </center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center> >[!recite|no-i]- Warrior >>[!Columns| 2 no-t n-th] >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Crest Shield](Crest%20Shield.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : This shield can be used as a weapon. It acts as a Mace for parameters. Whenever it is used to block, it can be used to make a triggered attack. The APC of this attack is reduced by 2 if all of the damage was prevented by the Block. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 3 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d8 </center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center> >> >>>[!recite|no-i]- [Tower Shield](Tower%20Shield.md) >>> >>><center>Block Augment : The user may block attacks targeting adjacent allies. </center> >>> >>><center>Burden : 4 </center> >>> >>><center>Shield Rating : 1d12 </center> >>> >>><center>Special : None </center>