Shield
A shield is an item used for defense, it only works when used in your offhand and is more effective if used while crouching.
Shield comparison
| Shield | Durability | Block % (active) | Absorption (active) | Block % (passive) | Absorption (passive) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Shield | 80 | 90 | 3 | 15 | 1.5 |
| Wood Metal | 300 | 90 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| Wood Metal Leather | 350 | 90 | 4.5 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Metal | 450 | 90 | 5 | 15 | 3 |
| Blackguard Shield | 400 | 90 | 5 | 15 | 3 |
Durability Gains
| Type | Subtype | Durability |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Aged | -200 |
| Wood | Ebony | 30 |
| Wood | Purpleheart | 20 |
| Wood | Oak | 15 |
| Metal | Bismuth bronze | 20 |
| Metal | Gold | -50 |
| Metal | Silver | -40 |
| Metal | Black bronze | 30 |
| Metal | Iron | 60 |
| Metal | Meteoric iron | 90 |
| Metal | Steel | 120 |
Shield Variants
Crude Shield
This is a basic shield with little durability and lesser absorption than the advanced shield types. It can be made in the early game as additional defense against predators and drifters.
Blackguard Shield
This shield requires Blackguard class to be crafted, unless class exclusive recipes are disabled on world creation or through world configuration.
Any wood can be used.
Wooden Shield
The appearance and shield stats depend on the type of wood and metal used, see Durability gains table for details.
Leather-Reinforced Wooden Shield
The appearance and shield stats depend on the type of wood, metal and leather used, see Durability gains table for details.
Ornate versions require sewing kit.
Metal Shield
The appearance and shield stats depend on the type of metal (hoop and boss) used, see Durability gains table for details.
Ornate versions required colored leather as well a sewing kit.
Storage
Shields are usually put in the hotbar when carried. Shields can be placed on an armor stand, tool rack and tool mold rack.
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