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===Skill===
<seo title="Shields" metakeywords="Shields" metadescription="Large shields, small shields — items from Might and Magic VI."/>
'''Shield''' skill is unavailable for [[file:archer class.gif|x18px]][[Archer]]s and [[file: sorcerer class.gif|18px]] [[Sorcerer]]s. [[file: knight class.gif|x18px]][[Knight]]s, [[file: paladin class.gif|x18px]] [[Paladin]]s and [[file: cleric class.gif|x18px]] [[Cleric]]s can pick it as one of the starting skills. It can be learned later in [[Castle Ironfist]] (500{{G}}), [[Silver Cove]] (625{{g}}) (Berserkers' Fury guilds), [[Misty Islands]] (500{{G}}) or [[Free Haven]] (625{{g}}) (Duelists' Edge guilds).
 
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==Shield skill==
 
{{kc}}s, {{pc}}s and {{cc}}s can pick the shield skill at the start. For {{ac}}s and {{sc}}s shields are unavailable. The skill can be learned later in [[Castle Ironfist]] (500{{G}}), [[Silver Cove]] (625{{g}}) (Berserkers' Fury guilds), [[Misty Islands]] (500{{G}}) or [[Free Haven]] (625{{g}}) (Duelists' Edge guilds).


Expert teachers can be found in [[Castle Ironfist]] (Edgar Carpenter) and [[Free Haven]] (Takao) (rank 4, 2000{{g}}).
Expert teachers can be found in [[Castle Ironfist]] (Edgar Carpenter) and [[Free Haven]] (Takao) (rank 4, 2000{{g}}).
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Master shield can be learned from Bronwyn Meck in [[Blackshire]] for 5000{{g}} at rank 10.
Master shield can be learned from Bronwyn Meck in [[Blackshire]] for 5000{{g}} at rank 10.


===Large shields===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="3" |<div id="Kite Shield"></div>[[File:Kite Shield.gif]]!! height="20px" |Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
|-
| height="30px" |'''Kite Shield'''||'''200{{g}}'''||'''6'''||'''1'''||'''10'''||'''10'''||'''5'''|| || ||
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-top:10px;" |''"Formed of stretched hides over a wooden frame, this simple shield provides basic protection against physical attArmor Classks."''
|-
! rowspan="3" |<div id="Tower Shield"></div>[[File:Tower Shield.gif]]!! height="20px" |Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
|-
| height="30px" |'''Tower Shield'''||'''300{{g}}'''||'''7'''||'''3'''||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''5'''|| || ||
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-top:10px;" |''"The simplicity of the heraldic design on this shield leads one to believe it was created either by barbarians or goblins.  It is made of sturdy materials and should stand up reasonably well in combat."''
|-
! rowspan="3" |<div id="Castle Shield"></div>[[File:Castle Shield.gif]]!! height="20px" |Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
|-
| height="30px" |'''Castle Shield'''||'''400{{g}}'''||'''9'''||'''5'''|| ||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''5'''|| ||
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-top:10px;" |''"This shield is made of wood framed by iron.  It is somewhat heavy for its size, but it should see you through a battle safely--as long as  you're not bArmor Classkstabbed."''
|-
! rowspan="3" |<div id="Celestial Shield"></div>[[File:Celestial Shield.gif]]!! height="20px" |Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
|-
| height="30px" |'''Celestial Shield'''||'''500{{g}}'''||'''13'''||'''7'''|| || ||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''10'''||'''5'''
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding-top:10px;" |''"Made of a lightweight metal, this shield has a foundry stamp from the Kelebrim armory.  Though light, the material is very strong, and the metal is welded almost seamlessly."''
|-
! rowspan="3" |<div id="Olympian Shield"></div>[[File:Olympian Shield.gif]]!! height="20px" |Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
|-
| height="30px" |'''Olympian Shield'''||'''800{{g}}'''||'''19'''||'''9'''|| || || || ||'''10'''||'''20'''
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"These shields were forged by the Phynaxian empire during its brief rise to power on the steppes of southern Erathia (790-864).  They are made of stalt, a metal that takes well to enchantment, and contributed heavily to Phynaxian military might.  Unfortunately, very little of the metal could be mined, and Phynaxia fell in 864 A.S. to an Elvish offensive."''
|}


===Small shields===
<ul class="tabs" data-tab>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
  <li class="tab-title active">="#large_shields">Large Shields</li>
!<div id="Wooden Shield"></div>Image!!Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
  <li class="tab-title"><a href="#small_shields">Small Shields</a></li>
|-
</ul>
! rowspan="2" width="104px" |[[File:Wooden Shield.gif]]
<div class="tabs-content">
| height="30px" |'''Wooden Shield'''||'''100{{g}}'''||'''4'''||'''1'''||'''15'''||'''15'''||'''5'''|| || ||
  <div class="content active" id="large_shields">
|-
    <p>
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"A small wooden shield designed to protect mostly against arrows."''
===Large shields{{---}}[[file:3LSHIELD.gif|link=]]===
|-
 
!<div id="Bronze Shield"></div>Image!!Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
{{Armor_Header}}
|-
{{Item_basic|Kite Shield.gif|Kite Shield|6|1|200|Formed of stretched hides over a wooden frame, this simple shield provides basic protection against physical attacks.}}
! rowspan="2" |[[File:Bronze Shield.gif]]
{{Item_basic|Tower Shield.gif|Tower Shield|7|3|300|The simplicity of the heraldic design on this shield leads one to believe it was created either by barbarians or goblins. It is made of sturdy materials and should stand up reasonably well in combat.}}
| height="30px" |'''Bronze Shield'''||'''200{{g}}'''||'''6'''||'''2'''||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''5'''|| || ||
{{Item_basic|Castle Shield.gif|Castle Shield|9|5|400|This shield is made of wood framed by iron.  It is somewhat heavy for its size, but it should see you through a battle safely--as long as  you're not backstabbed.}}
|-
{{Item_basic|Celestial Shield.gif|Celestial Shield|13|7|500|Made of a lightweight metal, this shield has a foundry stamp from the Kelebrim armory. Though light, the material is very strong, and the metal is welded almost seamlessly.}}
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"Bronze shields are lighter than iron shields of the same size, but aren't nearly as strong."''
{{Item_basic|Olympian Shield.gif|Olympian Shield|19|9|800|These shields were forged by the Phynaxian empire during its brief rise to power on the steppes of southern Erathia (790-864). They are made of stalt, a metal that takes well to enchantment, and contributed heavily to Phynaxian military might. Unfortunately, very little of the metal could be mined, and Phynaxia fell in 864 A.S. to an Elvish offensive.}}
|-
 
!<div id="Steel Shield"></div>Image!!Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
====Relic====
|-
 
! rowspan="2" |[[File:Steel Shield.gif]]
{{Item_special|Olympian Shield.gif|Aegis|29|20|30 000|Immunity to stoning, shielding, +20 luck, -20 speed|Legend has it this shield was given as a gift from the Gods to a man wishing to fight the terrible medusas in their stronghold.  The shield is reflective and prevents the wielder from being frozen by the stoning gaze of the medusa.  It also carries an enchantment that helps protect against arrows, but the shield is very heavy and will slow the user down a bit.}}
| height="30px" |'''Steel Shield'''||'''300{{g}}'''||'''8'''||'''3'''|| ||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''5'''|| ||
 
|-
====Quest item====
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"Since this shield is made of tempered steel, it should resist all but the most unusual of enchanted weapons."''
 
|-
{{Item_basic|Castle Shield.gif|Lord Kilburn's Shield|9|0|0|Quest Item: This battered shield still bears Kilburn's name etched near the bottom.}}
!<div id="Spirit Shield"></div>Image!!Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
</p>
|-
  </div>
! rowspan="2" |[[File:Spirit Shield.gif]]
  <div class="content" id="small_shields">
| height="30px" |'''Spirit Shield'''||'''450{{g}}'''||'''12'''||'''4'''|| || ||'''5'''||'''10'''||'''15'''||'''10'''
    <p>
|-
===Small shields{{---}}[[file:3SSHIELD.gif|link=]]===
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"Spirit shields are ordinary steel shields enchanted through a ritualistic process that can have powerful, albeit unpredictable results.  The process is time consuming and requires the undivided attention of at least three masters of Spirit magic."''
 
|-
{{Armor_Header}}
!<div id="Astral Shield"></div>Image!!Name!!Value!!Armor Class!!Identify/Repair!!L1!!L2!!L3!!L4!!L5!!L6
{{Item_basic|Wooden Shield.gif|Wooden Shield|4|1|100|A small wooden shield designed to protect mostly against arrows.}}
|-
{{Item_basic|Bronze Shield.gif|Bronze Shield|6|2|200|Bronze shields are lighter than iron shields of the same size, but aren't nearly as strong.}}
! rowspan="2" |[[File:Astral Shield.gif]]
{{Item_basic|Steel Shield.gif|Steel Shield|8|3|300|Since this shield is made of tempered steel, it should resist all but the most unusual of enchanted weapons.}}
| height="30px" |'''Astral Shield'''||'''750{{g}}'''||'''18'''||'''5'''|| || || || ||'''10'''||'''20'''
{{Item_basic|Spirit Shield.gif|Spirit Shield|12|4|450|Spirit shields are ordinary steel shields enchanted through a ritualistic process that can have powerful, albeit unpredictable results. The process is time consuming and requires the undivided attention of at least three masters of Spirit magic.}}
|-
{{Item_basic|Astral Shield.gif|Astral Shield|18|5|750|These rare shields were turned out by the hundreds with the aid of the Heavenly Forges to combat rebel forces in the endless string of skirmishes and supply raids that tested (and finally overcame) the Governor's forces in the first century A.S. As with all such equipment, it is light, tough, and is capable of holding the most powerful enchantments.}}
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left;" |''"These rare shields were turned out by the hundreds with the aid of the Heavenly Forges to combat rebel forces in the endless string of skirmishes and supply raids that tested (and finally overcame) the Governor's forces in the first century A.S.  As with all such equipment, it is light, tough, and is capable of holding the most powerful enchantments."''
 
|}
====Artifact====
 
{{Item_special|Astral Shield.gif|Valeria|20|15|20 000|Shielding, +30 accuracy|Commissioned by King David IV of Erathia during the Timber Wars, Valeria not only shields the user from normal blows, but helps intercept many incoming arrows by magically focusing the wielder's attention on the flight of the missile. The same enchantment that makes the shielding effect possible also increases the wielder's accuracy enormously.}}
</p>
  </div>


===Artifact===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Image
!Name
!Type
!AC
!Perk
|-
! rowspan="2" width="104px" |[[File:Astral Shield.gif]]
|'''Valeria'''
|'''Astral shield'''
|'''+20'''
|'''Shielding, +30 accuracy'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |''"Commissioned by King David IV of Erathia during the Timber Wars, Valeria not only shields the user from normal blows, but helps intercept many incoming arrows by magically focusing the wielder's attention on the flight of the missile.  The same enchantment that makes the shielding effect possible also increases the wielder's accuracy enormously."''
|}


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| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |''"Legend has it this shield was given as a gift from the Gods to a man wishing to fight the terrible medusas in their stronghold.  The shield is reflective and prevents the wielder from being frozen by the stoning gaze of the medusa.  It also carries an enchantment that helps protect against arrows, but the shield is very heavy and will slow the user down a bit."''
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==See also:==
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Latest revision as of 05:47, 24 September 2021

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Shield skill

KnightKnights, PaladinPaladins and ClericClerics can pick the shield skill at the start. For ArcherArchers and SorcererSorcerers shields are unavailable. The skill can be learned later in Castle Ironfist (500 gold), Silver Cove (625 gold) (Berserkers' Fury guilds), Misty Islands (500 gold) or Free Haven (625 gold) (Duelists' Edge guilds).

Expert teachers can be found in Castle Ironfist (Edgar Carpenter) and Free Haven (Takao) (rank 4, 2000 gold).

Master shield can be learned from Bronwyn Meck in Blackshire for 5000 gold at rank 10.


Large shields   

Armor Class
ID/Repair
Value

Kite Shield

6
1
200 gold
Formed of stretched hides over a wooden frame, this simple shield provides basic protection against physical attacks.

Tower Shield

7
3
300 gold
The simplicity of the heraldic design on this shield leads one to believe it was created either by barbarians or goblins. It is made of sturdy materials and should stand up reasonably well in combat.

Castle Shield

9
5
400 gold
This shield is made of wood framed by iron. It is somewhat heavy for its size, but it should see you through a battle safely--as long as you're not backstabbed.

Celestial Shield

13
7
500 gold
Made of a lightweight metal, this shield has a foundry stamp from the Kelebrim armory. Though light, the material is very strong, and the metal is welded almost seamlessly.

Olympian Shield

19
9
800 gold
These shields were forged by the Phynaxian empire during its brief rise to power on the steppes of southern Erathia (790-864). They are made of stalt, a metal that takes well to enchantment, and contributed heavily to Phynaxian military might. Unfortunately, very little of the metal could be mined, and Phynaxia fell in 864 A.S. to an Elvish offensive.

Relic

Aegis

29
20
30 000 gold
Immunity to stoning, shielding, +20 luck, -20 speed
Legend has it this shield was given as a gift from the Gods to a man wishing to fight the terrible medusas in their stronghold. The shield is reflective and prevents the wielder from being frozen by the stoning gaze of the medusa. It also carries an enchantment that helps protect against arrows, but the shield is very heavy and will slow the user down a bit.

Quest item

Lord Kilburn's Shield

9
0
0 gold
Quest Item: This battered shield still bears Kilburn's name etched near the bottom.

Small shields   

Armor Class
ID/Repair
Value

Wooden Shield

4
1
100 gold
A small wooden shield designed to protect mostly against arrows.

Bronze Shield

6
2
200 gold
Bronze shields are lighter than iron shields of the same size, but aren't nearly as strong.

Steel Shield

8
3
300 gold
Since this shield is made of tempered steel, it should resist all but the most unusual of enchanted weapons.

Spirit Shield

12
4
450 gold
Spirit shields are ordinary steel shields enchanted through a ritualistic process that can have powerful, albeit unpredictable results. The process is time consuming and requires the undivided attention of at least three masters of Spirit magic.

Astral Shield

18
5
750 gold
These rare shields were turned out by the hundreds with the aid of the Heavenly Forges to combat rebel forces in the endless string of skirmishes and supply raids that tested (and finally overcame) the Governor's forces in the first century A.S. As with all such equipment, it is light, tough, and is capable of holding the most powerful enchantments.

Artifact

Valeria

20
15
20 000 gold
Shielding, +30 accuracy
Commissioned by King David IV of Erathia during the Timber Wars, Valeria not only shields the user from normal blows, but helps intercept many incoming arrows by magically focusing the wielder's attention on the flight of the missile. The same enchantment that makes the shielding effect possible also increases the wielder's accuracy enormously.