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~~=Introduction=~~{{Shield basics}}

Shields are incredibly useful items in Diablo II. They work to block all physical and many types of elemental attacks the % of time they say they do, regardless of whether you are walking, running, attacking, casting spells, etc. If it say 69% blocking, that's what % of attacks it's going to stop. In addition to this, socketing Diamonds to create a 57% resist all shield is incredibly useful. Shields are still very useful in the Expansion, but how they work for blocking is toned down and made a lot more realistic. ~~'''~~{{Blocking % in Diablo II''': You block at the % listed on the shield when equipped on your character + any other bonuses. Total blocking is capped at 75%. You can get more than this with a good shield + Twitchthroe, or a Paladin can use his Holy Shield skill, but no matter how high the display is, 75% is all that you can block. This is while standing still, running, walking, fighting, casting spells, etc. ~~'''Blocking % in the Expansion''': The way blocking works is changed in the expansion. The new formula for blocking is:~~ ~~Total Blocking % = [Blocking x (Dexterity – 15)] / (Character Level x 2)~~ ~~If your character is moving, then % chance to block is reduced to 1/3 of its original value.~~ This formula basically means that if you have less than half of your stat points into Dexterity, you will have a lower block rating than your shield displays, but if more than half of your stat points are in Dex, then you will have a higher blocking %. Blocking is capped at 5% minimum and 75% maximum and displays if you hover on your Defense in the Character window. Sorcs and Necros will almost always be blocking at 5% past Clvl 50, so should pick shields based on their magical bonuses, not for the blocking percent. Blocking is reduced by 33% when attacking or running, but uses regular values when walking or standing still.basics}}

==Notes==

All shields are one-handed. No character, including the Barbarian, can wield two shields at a time.

* ~~Smite damage is for the Paladin only.~~* '''Weight''': All shields are light, medium, or heavy. In Diablo II this only matters for tower shields, which slow your running speed and increase stamina drain 10%.* '''Speed''': Relates to weight, 0 is no penalty, 5 is slightly slower running and stamina regen and 10 is a bigger running speed and stamina regeneration penalty. 5 rounds to 0 in D2, so only Tower shields have this penalty.* '''[[Item Level~~'''~~]]: ~~Monsters~~ Chests and monsters must be of at least this level to drop ~~a particular~~ the item. Ilvl is used in gambling, sales and other calculations as well.* ~~'''~~[[Clvl ]] Req~~'''~~: A Your character must be this level or higher to equip the item.No [[Uniques]] had Clvl requirements prior to v1.07 D2.{{Shield notes}}

==Normal==

{| width="100%"

! width="25%" | Properties

! Misc Stats

~~! Blocking %~~

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-buckler.gif]]

| '''Buckler'''

| 4-6 Defense 12 Durability 12 Str Required 1-3 Smite Damage Item Level: 1 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 1~~| Listed~~<~~font color="#370000"~~br>-Base Blocking:~~ Pal: 30~~0%~~ Am/As/B: 25% D/S/N: 20%~~

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-small.gif]]

| '''Small Shield'''

| 8-10 Defense 16 Durability 22 Str Required 2-3 Smite Damage Item Level: 5 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 35% Am/As/B: 30% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 255%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-large_shield.gif]]

| '''Large Shield'''

| 12-14 Defense 24 Durability 34 Str Required 2-4 Smite Damage Item Level: 11 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 42% Am/As/B: 37% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 3212%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-kite.GIF]]

| '''Kite Shield'''

| 16-18 Defense 30 Durability 47 Str Required 2-5 Smite Damage Item Level: 15 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 38% Am/As/B: 33% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 278%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-spiked.gif]]

| '''Spiked Shield'''

| 15-25 Defense 40 Durability 30 Str Required 5-9 Smite Damage Item Level: 11 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~2 ~~Pal: 40% Am/As/B: 35% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 3010%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-bone-spine.gif]]

| '''Bone Shield'''

| 10-30 Defense 40 Durability 25 Str Required 3-6 Smite Damage Item Level: 19 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4020%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-tower.GIF]]

| '''Tower Shield'''

| 22-24 Defense 60 Durability 75 Str Required 1-5 Smite Damage Item Level: 22 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Heavy Speed: 10 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 54% Am/As/B: 49% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4424%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-gothic.GIF]]

| '''Gothic Shield'''

| 30-35 Defense 40 Durability 60 Str Required 2-6 Smite Damage Item Level: 30 Clvl Req: None

| Inv Space: 2x4 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 46% Am/As/B: 41% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 3616%

|}

==Exceptional==

{| width="100%"

! width="25%" | Properties

! Misc Stats

~~! Blocking %~~

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-buckler.gif]]

| '''Defender'''

| 41-49 Defense 68 Durability 38 Str Required 8-12 Smite Damage Item Level: 34 Clvl Req: 22

| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 1~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 30% Am/As/B: 25% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 2010%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-small.gif]]

| '''Round Shield'''

| 47-55 Defense 62 Durability 53 Str Required 7-14 Smite Damage Item Level: 37 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 35% Am/As/B: 30% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 2512%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-large_shield.gif]]

| '''Scutum'''

| 53-61 Defense 64 Durability 71 Str Required 11-15 Smite Damage Item Level: 42 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 42% Am/As/B: 37% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 3214%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-kite.GIF]]

| '''Dragon Shield'''

| 59-67 Defense 76 Durability 91 Str Required 15-24 Smite Damage Item Level: 45 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 38% Am/As/B: 33% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 2718%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-spiked.gif]]

| '''Barbed Shield'''

| 68-78 Defense 55 Durability 65 Str Required 18-35 Smite Damage Item Level: 42 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed D2 Blocking:~~2 ~~Pal~~Base Blocking: ~~40% Am/As/B - 35% D/ S/N - 30~~17%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-bone-spine.gif]]

| '''Grim Shield'''

| 50-150 Defense 70 Durability 58 Str Required 14-20 Smite Damage Item Level: 48 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| Listed D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 4020%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-tower.GIF]]

| '''Pavise'''

| 68-78 Defense 72 Durability 133 Str Required 10-17 Smite Damage Item Level: 50 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Heavy Speed: 10 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 54% Am/As/B: 49% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 4424%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-gothic.GIF]]

| '''Ancient Shield'''

| 80-93 Defense 80 Durability 110 Str Required 12-16 Smite Damage Item Level: 56 Clvl Req: 25

| Inv Space: 2x4 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| Listed D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 46% Am/As/B: 41% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 3616%

|}

==Elite==

{| width="100%"

! width="25%" | Properties

! Misc Stats

~~! Blocking %~~

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-buckler.gif]]

| '''Heater'''

| 95-110 Defense 88 Durability~~ 16-30 Smite Damage~~ 77 Str Required 116-3 30 Smite Damage Item Level: 58 Clvl Req: 43| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 52% Am/As/B: 47% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 4222%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-small.gif]]

| '''Luna'''

| 108-123 Defense 84 Durability 100 Str Required 17-29 Smite Damage Item Level: 5161 Clvl Req: 45| Inv Space: 2x2 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 2~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4020%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-large_shield.gif]]

| '''Hyperion'''

| 119-135 Defense 82 Durability 127 Str Required 14-32 Smite Damage Item Level: 64 Clvl Req: 48

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 54% Am/As/B: 49% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4424%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-kite.GIF]]

| '''Monarch'''

| 133-148 Defense 86 Durability 156 Str Required 12-34 Smite Damage Item Level: 72 Clvl Req: 6654| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM: 3 Hell: 4~~| Listed Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 52% Am/As/B: 47% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 4222%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-spiked.gif]]

| '''Blade Barrier'''

| 147-163 Defense 83 Durability 118 Str Required 26-40 Smite Damage Item Level: 68 Clvl Req: 51

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4020%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-bone-spine.gif]]

| '''Troll Nest'''

| 158-173 Defense 74 Durability 106 Str Required 24-38 Smite Damage Item Level: 76 Clvl Req: 57

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Light Speed: 0 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM/Hell: 3~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4020%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-tower.GIF]]

| '''Aegis'''

| 145-161 Defense 92 Durability 219 Str Required 18-28 Smite Damage Item Level: 79 Clvl Req: 59

| Inv Space: 2x3 Weight: Heavy Speed: 10 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM: 3 Hell: 4~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 54% Am/As/B: 49% D/S/N~~Base Blocking: 4424%

|-

| class="red" | [[Image:shield-gothic.GIF]]

| '''Ward'''

| 153-170 Defense 100 Durability 185 Str Required 11-35 Smite Damage Item Level: 84 Clvl Req: 63

| Inv Space: 2x4 Weight: Medium Speed: 5 Max Sockets: * Norm/NM: 3 Hell: 4~~| D2 Blocking:~~ ~~Pal: 54% Am/As/B: 49% D/ S/N~~Base Blocking: 4424%

|}

~~'''~~<nowiki>*~~'''~~ </nowiki> Normal (non-Paladin) shields can be found with at most 3 sockets on Normal/Nightmare, and 4 on Hell. Only a few non-Paladin shields, all Elite, can have 4 sockets.

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