Category:Shield Specializations - Revision history

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* SHIELD verb */

2026-01-18T01:43:49Z

SHIELD verb

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	* '''[[:Category: Setup skills\|Setup]]''' - Setup skills are meant to disable a target, and may incur damage as a result of the skill's use.		* '''[[:Category: Setup skills\|Setup]]''' - Setup skills are meant to disable a target, and may incur damage as a result of the skill's use.

	==[[SHIELD (verb)~~\|SHIELD~~]] verb==		==[[Verb:SHIELD\|SHIELD (verb)]] verb==
	The '''SHIELD verb''' is used to train in and activate Shield Specializations. The various skills can be trained via{{boldmono\| SHIELD LEARN}}. Skills may be unlearned via{{boldmono\| SHIELD UNLEARN}}, and the lists of skills to learn can be viewed via{{boldmono\| SHIELD LIST}}. {{boldmono\|SHIELD HELP {Specialization} }}provides detailed information on each of the skills.		The '''SHIELD verb''' is used to train in and activate Shield Specializations. The various skills can be trained via{{boldmono\| SHIELD LEARN}}. Skills may be unlearned via{{boldmono\| SHIELD UNLEARN}}, and the lists of skills to learn can be viewed via{{boldmono\| SHIELD LIST}}. {{boldmono\|SHIELD HELP {Specialization} }}provides detailed information on each of the skills.

	{{~~#section~~: SHIELD ~~(verb)\|shield~~}}		{{:Verb:SHIELD}}

	==List of available Shield Specializations==		==List of available Shield Specializations==

WINTERDAWN: typo

2022-04-13T06:22:30Z

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	Shield size also matters for using your abilities in the following ways:<br>		Shield size also matters for using your abilities in the following ways:<br>
	~~Change~~ to hit: Small shields have a 10% bonus to hit, medium 0%, large -5%, tower -10%.<br>		Chance to hit: Small shields have a 10% bonus to hit, medium 0%, large -5%, tower -10%.<br>
	Bonus to end roll: Tower shields have a 10% bonus to endroll if they hit, large +5%, medium 0%, small -10%.<br>		Bonus to end roll: Tower shields have a 10% bonus to endroll if they hit, large +5%, medium 0%, small -10%.<br>

ARCHYVER: add comments from Naijin on benefits and penalties for shield size choices.

2022-04-13T03:10:51Z

add comments from Naijin on benefits and penalties for shield size choices.

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	'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.		'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.


			Shield size also matters for using your abilities in the following ways:<br>
			Change to hit: Small shields have a 10% bonus to hit, medium 0%, large -5%, tower -10%.<br>
			Bonus to end roll: Tower shields have a 10% bonus to endroll if they hit, large +5%, medium 0%, small -10%.<br>


	A character may not devote more than one (1) Shield Training Point per level to a single skill.		A character may not devote more than one (1) Shield Training Point per level to a single skill.

GS4-GYRES: Added WIP banner for pending PSM3 updates.

2021-07-18T22:31:15Z

Added WIP banner for pending PSM3 updates.

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	'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.		'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.

GS4-XERAPHINA: added types subheader/section

2021-02-09T02:26:07Z

added types subheader/section

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			{{TOCright}}
	'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.		'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.

	A character may not devote more than one (1) Shield Training Point per level to a single skill.		A character may not devote more than one (1) Shield Training Point per level to a single skill.

			==Types==
			There are five types of skills available:
			* '''[[:Category: Active Buff skills\|Active Buff]]''' - Active Buffs are skills that must be activated via use of commands, and assist the user with either their attack or defense.
			* '''[[:Category: Attack skills\|Attack]]''' - Attack skills utilize and enhance the user's normal attack.
			* '''[[:Category: Martial Stance skills\|Martial Stance]]''' - Martial Stances are a classification of skills that provide a significant "passive" benefit.
			* '''[[:Category: Passive Buff skills\|Passive Buff]]''' - Passive Buffs are skills that are automatically active once learned, and assist the user with either their attack or defense.
			* '''[[:Category: Setup skills\|Setup]]''' - Setup skills are meant to disable a target, and may incur damage as a result of the skill's use.

	==[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]] verb==		==[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]] verb==

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Resources */

2021-02-09T01:59:52Z

Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	* [[Shield Specialization/saved posts\|Saved posts]]		* [[Shield Specialization/saved posts\|Saved posts]]
	* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials ~~folder~~]		* Armor and Shields [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials Folder]

	[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]		[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]

GS4-XERAPHINA at 15:23, 6 February 2021

2021-02-06T15:23:14Z

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	* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]		* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]

			[[Category:Combat Mechanics]]
	[[Category:Player System Manager]]		[[Category:Player System Manager]]
	[[Category: Shields]]		[[Category: Shields]]

GS4-XERAPHINA: Undo revision 144170 by GS4-XERAPHINA (talk)

2021-02-06T15:21:33Z

Undo revision 144170 by GS4-XERAPHINA (talk)

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	* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]		* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]

	[[Category:Player System Manager\| ]]		[[Category:Player System Manager]]
	[[Category: Shields]]		[[Category: Shields]]

GS4-XERAPHINA at 15:14, 6 February 2021

2021-02-06T15:14:29Z

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	* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]		* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]

	[[Category:Player System Manager]]		[[Category:Player System Manager\| ]]
	[[Category: Shields]]		[[Category: Shields]]

GS4-XERAPHINA: Updated category page with shield specialization info and table

2021-02-06T15:13:03Z

Updated category page with shield specialization info and table

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	{{work-in-progress}}
	'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.		'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system under the [[:Category:Player System Manager\|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Each rank in [[Shield Use]] provides one '''Shield Training Point''', which can be used to train in various shield-based abilities and attacks. The {{boldmono\|[[SHIELD (verb)\|SHIELD]]}} verb provides access to this system.

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	==List of available Shield Specializations==		==List of available Shield Specializations==
			{{Shield Specialization list}}

			==Resources==
			* [[Shield Specialization/saved posts\|Saved posts]]
			* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Armor%20and%20Shields/view Officials folder]

	[[Category:Player System Manager]]		[[Category:Player System Manager]]