Description
This skill allows a warrior to use their shield to greater effect than would normally be expected. Instead of merely making them harder to hit, a properly-trained combatant can use a shield to block incoming attacks outright. However, this will cause the shield to be damaged over time, and may allow opponents with axes to break through the shield.
Shield block, when practiced well, may also be used to block offensive projectile spells, such as fireball and lightning bolt.
See also
- riding - proficiency in general riding and mounted combat
- raise shields - focus on defense and shielding, at the cost of stamina and accuracy
- dodge - move out of the way of an attack
- parry - move to block a weapon with your weapon
- acrobatics - the ability to tumble and flip clear of an attack
- combat - general combat information, and change personal combat settings and attributes
- telekinetic shield - creates a mental shield that moves to defend the caster from attacks