'''Shields ''' are items [[item]]s used primarly for blocking incoming blows. HoweverUnlike [[weapon]]s, which can be used both for attacking and parrying, shields are purely defensive and cannot be used to attack. On the other hand, shields have a very high [[roundness]], allowing them to block much more often than weapons, and they are not as useful often offer a significant bonus to [[AV]]. Lighter shields, such as it might soundthose made of [[Materials|wood or light metal]], for they are rather more accurate, blocking more easily. Heavier shields can be cumbersome and no worse at blocking (though still generally better than weapons), but tend to have high AV. A shield might be preferable to a second weapon, especially if you lack a good armor or if the shield bashing is implementedmagical and offers extra resistance to elemental [[damage]]. Note that if you wield shields in both of your hands, you will [[Kicking|kick]] your enemies, whle as you can both cannot attack and parry with all weaponsyour hands. == Magical Shields == * [[Acid Shield]]* Shield of Fire Resistance* Shield of Electricity Resistance* Shield of Magic Resistance === Artifact Shields === * [[Aegis]]* [[Blessed Shield of the Phoenix]] [[Category:Armor]][[Category:Shields]][[Category:Items]]