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<section begin=intro />'''Shield Specialization''' is a maneuver system 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<noinclude>{{boldmono| [[#SHIELD (verb)|SHIELD]] }}verb </noinclude><includeonly> [[SHIELD (verb)]] </includeonly>provides access to this system.<section end=intro />

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

==SHIELD (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.

<pre{{log2}}>
USAGE: SHIELD [option] {args}
SHIELD <skill> {target}

Options:
LEARN {specialization} - Trade in Shield Training points for specialization training
UNLEARN {specialization} - Trade specializations known to you for Shield Training points
LIST - Lists potential specializations available for you to train in
LIST PROFESSION - Lists specializations available to your profession
You may also specify the profession you wish to view
LIST ALL - Lists all released specializations
INFO - Displays your current specialization training info
HELP {specialization} - Lists information about the selected specialization
</pre>

==List of available Shield Specializations==
<nowiki>*</nowiki>=Exclusive
{| class="wikitable sortable" {{prettytable|1=font-size:93%}}
|-
! Name
! Warrior
! Rogue
! Paladin
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
| [[Small Shield Focus]] || X || X || || None || Adds attack bonus and CvA with small shields, unlocks other abilities
|-
| [[Medium Shield Focus]] || X || X || X || None || Adds attack bonus and CvA with medium shields, unlocks other abilities
|-
| [[Large Shield Focus]] || X || X || X || None || Adds attack bonus and CvA with large shields, unlocks other abilities
|-
| [[Tower Shield Focus]] || X || X || X || None || Adds attack bonus and CvA with tower shields, unlocks other abilities
|-
| [[Shield Bash]] || X || X || X || None || Attempt to wallop your foe with your shield, causing stance change/knockdown/RT/minor damage.
|-
| [[Shield Charge]] || X || || X || Shield Bash (rank 2) || Improved version of Shield Bash.
|-
| [[Shield Push]] || X || || X || Shield Bash (rank 2) || Push an enemy into another room and give RT.
|-
| [[Shield Pin]] || X* || || || Shield Bash (rank 2) || Fake a shield bash, followed by a weapon attack with critical weighting.
|-
| [[Shield Swiftness]] || X || X || X || Shield Focus (rank 3), small/medium shield || Reduces dodge DS penalty from shield.
|-
| [[Shielded Brawler]] || X || X || X || Shield Focus (rank 3) || Reduces [[MM]] penalty from shield.
|-
| [[Prop Up]] || X || || X || Shield Focus (rank 3), large/tower shield || Reduced chance to be knocked down from critical damage, CML defense against knockdown maneuvers.
|-
| [[Adamantine Bulwark]] || X* || || || Prop Up (rank 2) || Reduced RT inflicted on you by physical attacks.
|-
| [[Shield Riposte]] || X || X || || Shield Bash (rank 2) || Martial Stance, give extra RT to attacking opponents.
|-
| [[Shield Forward]] || X || X || X || None || Gain a bonus to defensive Shield Use after using offensive shield attacks.
|-
| [[Shield Spike Focus]] || X || X || X || None || Reduces the penalty when using a spiked shield to attack.
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap;"|[[Shield Spike Mastery]] || X || X || X || Shield Spike Focus (rank 2) || Allows reactive shield spike flares.
|-
| [[Deflection Training]] || X || X || || Shield Focus (rank 3) || Redirect ranged/thrown attacks at enemies.
|-
| [[Deflection Mastery]] || X || X || || Deflection Training (rank 3) || Additional CML and maneuver defense.
|-
| [[Block the Elements]] || X || || X || None || Reduces damage from elemental flares and ball explosions.
|-
| [[Deflect the Elements]] || X || X || || None || Provides a chance to block elemental flares and ball explosions.
|-
| [[Steady Shield]] || X || X || || Stun Maneuvers (rank 2) || Reduces the penalty to block chance from being stunned.
|-
| [[Disarming Presence]] || X || X || || Disarm Weapon (rank 2) || Martial Stance, chance to disarm on a block.
|-
| [[Guard Mastery]] || X* || || || None || Increased effectiveness when [[GUARD]]ing.
|-
| [[Tortoise Stance]] || X* || || || Block Mastery (rank 2) || Martial Stance, reduced AS and additional block chance.
|-
| [[Spell Block]] || X || X || X || Shield Focus (rank 3), ensorcelled/anti-magic shield || Allows blocking magical bolts and balls.
|-
| [[Shield Mind]] || X || X || X || Spell Block (rank 2) || Ten seconds of automatic warding success while in defensive stance.
|-
| [[Protective Wall]] || X || || X || Shield Focus (rank 2), tower shield || Reduced DS penalty from conditions on group members/self.
|-
| [[Shield Strike]] || X || X || X || Shield Bash (rank 2) || Quick shield bash followed by weapon attack.
|-
| [[Shield Strike Mastery]] || X || X || X || Shield Strike (rank 3), 30 ranks [[MOC]] || End your mstrikes with a shield bash.
|-
| [[Shield Trample]] || X* || || || Shield Charge (rank 2) || Knock down multiple targets and give RT.
|-
| [[Shield Trample Mastery]] || X* || || || Shield Trample (rank 3), 30 ranks MOC || Additional targets for Shield Trample.
|-
| [[Steely Resolve]] || X || || X || Shield Focus (rank 3), tower shield || Bonus DS and block chance for a brief period.
|-
| [[Phalanx]] || X || X || X || None || Work with group members with Phalanx to grant your group extra block chance.
|}
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==Resources==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Hunting%20and%20Combat/Shields/view Officials folder]
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