This article is about the armor type. For the buff type that absorbs a certain amount of damage, see
Barrier.
Shield is an armor type that is equipped in the off-hand slot. These are primarily used by gladiators, paladins, and beastmasters. However, some low-level shields can also be equipped by conjurers and white mages if they equip a one-handed weapon, and thaumaturges and black mages if they equip a one-handed weapon.[1] Because all weapons for these classes/jobs are solely two-handed after Lv. 50, shields cannot be equipped by them at higher levels.
In duties, players can roll for set items that, when used, will transform into the separate sword and shield. That way, players do not need to separately roll for the sword and shield.
See Shield Gallery for images of shields. All shields can be glamoured on each other, regardless of which jobs can equip them.
Blocking
Equipping a shield allows the player to passively block incoming attacks, reducing damage dealt. The effectiveness of the block depends on the shield's stats. Each IL 430 or higher shield gives an approximately 30% block rate and 20% block damage reduction.
Blocking has no effect on damage-over-time debuffs, most unique damage, or critical hits.
- Critical hits are absent from all level 71+ bosses (level 70 or lower bosses and most non-boss enemies can still deal critical hits).
The paladin actions 
Bulwark and 
Passage of Arms increases block rate to 100% for the duration of their effects.
Players cannot block while casting a spell or if they are 
stunned.
Blocking attacks is distinct from parrying, which only applies to physical damage and is available for all classes and jobs.
| Item
|
Icon
|
Level
|
Item Level
|
Requirement
|
Block Strength
|
Block Rate
|
Materia Slots
|
Stats and Attributes
|
| Aetherial Raptorskin Targe
|
|
41
|
42
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
88
|
88
|
0
|
Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +4
|
| Vigil Canopus Shield
|
|
41
|
43
|
GLA PLD
|
181
|
181
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3 Critical Hit +5 Tenacity +4
|
| Raptorskin Targe
|
|
42
|
42
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
79 88
|
79 88
|
1 (5)
|
Intelligence +3 3 Mind +3 3 Vitality +4 4 Direct Hit Rate +3 4
|
| Gridanian Buckler
|
|
42
|
43
|
GLA THM PLD BLM BST
|
91
|
91
|
0
|
Intelligence +3 Vitality +3 Spell Speed +5
|
| Gridanian Shield
|
|
42
|
43
|
CNJ WHM
|
91
|
91
|
0
|
Mind +3 Vitality +3 Piety +5
|
| Lominsan Lantern Shield
|
|
42
|
43
|
GLA PLD
|
181
|
181
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3 Critical Hit +5
|
| Ul'dahn Hoplon
|
|
42
|
43
|
GLA PLD
|
181
|
181
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3 Skill Speed +5
|
| Ul'dahn Scutum
|
|
42
|
43
|
GLA PLD
|
181
|
181
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3 Tenacity +5
|
| Notched Buckler
|
|
43
|
38
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
77
|
77
|
0
|
Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +3
|
| Rotting Round Shield
|
|
43
|
38
|
GLA PLD
|
153
|
153
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3
|
| Vintage Buckler
|
|
43
|
46
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
91 101
|
91 101
|
2 (5)
|
Intelligence +4 4 Mind +4 4 Vitality +4 4 Direct Hit Rate +5 6
|
| Vintage Round Shield
|
|
43
|
46
|
GLA PLD
|
181 201
|
181 201
|
2 (5)
|
Strength +4 4 Vitality +4 4 Direct Hit Rate +5 6
|
| Aetherial Cobalt Scutum
|
|
44
|
44
|
GLA PLD
|
189
|
189
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +4
|
| Cobalt Scutum
|
|
44
|
44
|
GLA PLD
|
170 189
|
170 189
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +3 3 Vitality +4 4 Tenacity +4 5
|
| Flame Sergeant's Shield
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA PLD
|
201
|
201
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +4 Determination +6 Tenacity +6
|
| Flame Sergeant's Targe
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
101
|
101
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4 Critical Hit +6 Spell Speed +6
|
| Scorpion Shield
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA PLD
|
201
|
201
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +4 Direct Hit Rate +6 Skill Speed +4
|
| Serpent Sergeant's Hoplon
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA PLD
|
201
|
201
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +4 Skill Speed +6 Tenacity +6
|
| Serpent Sergeant's Targe
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
101
|
101
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4 Critical Hit +6 Determination +6
|
| Storm Sergeant's Hoplon
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA PLD
|
201
|
201
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +4 Critical Hit +6 Tenacity +6
|
| Storm Sergeant's Targe
|
|
44
|
46
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
101
|
101
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4 Determination +6 Spell Speed +6
|
| Scarred Kite Shield
|
|
45
|
40
|
GLA PLD
|
163
|
163
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +3
|
| Aetherial Eagle-crested Round Shield
|
|
45
|
45
|
GLA CNJ PLD WHM BST
|
98
|
98
|
0
|
Mind +3 Vitality +4
|
| Eagle-crested Round Shield
|
|
45
|
45
|
GLA CNJ PLD WHM BST
|
88 98
|
88 98
|
1 (5)
|
Mind +3 3 Vitality +4 4 Spell Speed +4 5
|
| Vintage Kite Shield
|
|
45
|
48
|
GLA PLD
|
193 215
|
193 215
|
2 (5)
|
Strength +4 4 Vitality +4 5 Tenacity +6 6
|
| Aetherial Kite Shield
|
|
47
|
48
|
GLA PLD
|
215
|
215
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +5
|
| Canopus Shield
|
|
47
|
49
|
GLA PLD
|
221
|
221
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +5 Direct Hit Rate +5 Tenacity +7
|
| Warlock's Buckler
|
|
47
|
49
|
THM BLM
|
111
|
111
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Vitality +4 Critical Hit +5 Spell Speed +7
|
| Kite Shield
|
|
48
|
48
|
GLA PLD
|
193 215
|
193 215
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +4 4 Vitality +4 5 Tenacity +6 6
|
| Aetherial Cobalt Bladed Lantern Shield
|
|
49
|
49
|
GLA PLD
|
39
|
219
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +4
|
| Aetherial Oxblood Targe
|
|
49
|
49
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
20
|
110
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4
|
| Cobalt Bladed Lantern Shield
|
|
49
|
49
|
GLA PLD
|
199 221
|
199 221
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +4 4 Vitality +4 5 Direct Hit Rate +7 7
|
| Oxblood Targe
|
|
49
|
49
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
100 111
|
100 111
|
1 (5)
|
Intelligence +4 4 Mind +4 4 Vitality +4 4 Direct Hit Rate +7 7
|
| Aegis Shield Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Aegis Shield Zeta Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Animus Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Atma Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Nexus Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Novus Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Holy Shield Zenith Replica
|
|
50
|
1
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Replica Allagan Round Shield
|
|
50
|
50
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1
|
Strength +3 3 Vitality +4 5 Direct Hit Rate +4 5 Tenacity +7 7
|
| Replica High Allagan Kite Shield
|
|
50
|
50
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1
|
Strength +3 3 Vitality +4 5 Determination +4 5 Tenacity +7 7
|
| Senor Sabotender's Shield
|
|
50
|
50
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +3 Vitality +5
|
| Skjoldr
|
|
50
|
50
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Strength +2 Intelligence +3 Mind +3 Vitality +4
|
| Aubriest's Allegory
|
|
50
|
52
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4 Direct Hit Rate +7 Spell Speed +5
|
| Thormoen's Purpose
|
|
50
|
52
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +5 Determination +5 Tenacity +7
|
| Darklight Kite Shield
|
|
50
|
55
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +4 Vitality +5 Determination +5 Tenacity +7
|
| Darklight Square Shield
|
|
50
|
55
|
GLA CNJ THM PLD WHM BLM BST
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Intelligence +4 Mind +4 Vitality +4 Direct Hit Rate +7 Spell Speed +5
|
| Wolf Kite Shield
|
|
50
|
55
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
0
|
Strength +3 4 Vitality +4 5 Critical Hit +4 5 Tenacity +6 7
|
| Darksteel Buckler
|
|
50
|
70
|
THM BLM
|
103 114
|
103 114
|
1 (5)
|
Intelligence +6 6 Vitality +7 7 Determination +7 8 Direct Hit Rate +4 5
|
| Darksteel Scutum
|
|
50
|
70
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +6 6 Vitality +7 7 Direct Hit Rate +4 5 Tenacity +7 8
|
| Spruce Round Shield
|
|
50
|
70
|
CNJ WHM
|
103 114
|
103 114
|
1 (5)
|
Mind +6 6 Vitality +7 7 Spell Speed +4 5 Piety +7 8
|
| Warwolf Kite Shield
|
|
50
|
70
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +6 Vitality +7 Determination +5 Direct Hit Rate +8
|
| Holy Shield
|
|
50
|
80
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +8 Vitality +8 Skill Speed +7 Tenacity +10
|
| The Wall of Crags
|
|
50
|
80
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +8 Vitality +8 Determination +7 Tenacity +10
|
| Allagan Round Shield
|
|
50
|
90
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +9 Vitality +9 Direct Hit Rate +8 Tenacity +11
|
| Ancient Buckler
|
|
50
|
90
|
THM BLM
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Intelligence +9 Vitality +8 Direct Hit Rate +11 Spell Speed +8
|
| Beastmaster's Hoplon
|
|
50
|
90
|
BST
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +9,2 Vitality +9,2 Determination +8 Direct Hit Rate +11
|
| Direwolf Kite Scutum
|
|
50
|
90
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +9 Vitality +9 Critical Hit +8 Determination +11
|
| Holy Shield Zenith
|
|
50
|
90
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +9 Vitality +9 Skill Speed +8 Tenacity +11
|
| Onion Shield
|
|
50
|
90
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +9 Vitality +9 Critical Hit +11 Tenacity +8
|
| Tremor Shield
|
|
50
|
95
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +9 10 Vitality +9 10 Determination +6 7 Tenacity +10 11
|
| Wave Buckler
|
|
50
|
95
|
CNJ WHM
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Mind +10 Vitality +9 Spell Speed +7 Piety +11
|
| Wave Shield
|
|
50
|
95
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +10 Vitality +10 Critical Hit +7 Determination +11
|
| Beastmaster's Hoplon +1
|
|
50
|
100
|
BST
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11,3 Vitality +11,3 Determination +8 Direct Hit Rate +11
|
| Holy Shield Animus
|
|
50
|
100
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Skill Speed +8 Tenacity +11
|
| Holy Shield Atma
|
|
50
|
100
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Skill Speed +8 Tenacity +11
|
| Lionsmane Shield
|
|
50
|
100
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Critical Hit +8 Determination +11
|
| Thunderhead
|
|
50
|
100
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Determination +8 Skill Speed +11
|
| Tidal Wave Buckler
|
|
50
|
100
|
CNJ WHM
|
114
|
114
|
0
|
Mind +11 Vitality +10 Direct Hit Rate +2 Spell Speed +8 Piety +11
|
| Tidal Wave Shield
|
|
50
|
100
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Critical Hit +8 Determination +11
|
| Weathered Noct Hoplon
|
|
50
|
100
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +11 Vitality +11 Direct Hit Rate +11 Tenacity +8
|
| Beastmaster's Hoplon +2
|
|
50
|
110
|
BST
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +12,4 Vitality +12,4 Determination +9 Direct Hit Rate +13
|
| High Allagan Kite Shield
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +13 Vitality +13 Determination +9 Tenacity +13
|
| Holy Shield Novus
|
|
50
|
110
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +12 Vitality +12  Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Lionliege Shield
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +12 Vitality +12 Determination +13 Skill Speed +9
|
| Mighty Thunderhead
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +11 12 Vitality +11 12 Determination +8 9 Skill Speed +12 13
|
| Noct Hoplon
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +12 Vitality +12 Direct Hit Rate +13 Tenacity +9
|
| True Ice Shield
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +12 Vitality +12 Critical Hit +9 Tenacity +13
|
| Wootz Shield
|
|
50
|
110
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +11 12 Vitality +11 12 Critical Hit +12 13 Skill Speed +8 9
|
| Holy Shield Nexus
|
|
50
|
115
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +13 Vitality +13 Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Mythrite Scutum
|
|
50
|
115
|
GLA PLD
|
204 227
|
204 227
|
1 (5)
|
Strength +11 13 Vitality +11 13 Critical Hit +8 9 Skill Speed +11 13
|
| Shiva's Diamond Shield
|
|
50
|
115
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +13 Vitality +13 Critical Hit +9 Tenacity +13
|
| Beastmaster's Hoplon +3
|
|
50
|
120
|
BST
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +14,5 Vitality +14,5 Determination +9 Direct Hit Rate +13
|
| Ironworks Magitek Shield
|
|
50
|
120
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +14 Vitality +14 Direct Hit Rate +9 Tenacity +13
|
| Aegis Shield
|
|
50
|
125
|
PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +15 Vitality +15 Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Augmented Ironworks Magitek Shield
|
|
50
|
130
|
GLA PLD
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +15 Vitality +17 Direct Hit Rate +11 Tenacity +15
|
| Beastmaster's Hoplon +4
|
|
50
|
130
|
BST
|
227
|
227
|
0
|
Strength +15,6 Vitality +17,6 Determination +11 Direct Hit Rate +15
|
| Aegis Shield Zeta
|
|
50
|
135
|
PLD
|
270
|
270
|
0
|
Strength +16 Vitality +17 Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Augmented Kornago Hoplon
|
|
50
|
135
|
BST
|
270
|
270
|
5
|
Strength +16,8 Vitality +17,8 Determination +11 Direct Hit Rate +15
|
| Beastliege's Hoplon
|
|
50
|
135
|
BST
|
270
|
270
|
5
|
Strength +16,8 Vitality +17,8 Determination +11 Direct Hit Rate +15
|
| Dreadwyrm Shield
|
|
50
|
135
|
GLA PLD
|
270
|
270
|
0
|
Strength +16 Vitality +17 Determination +11 Skill Speed +15
|
| Kornago Hoplon
|
|
50
|
135
|
BST
|
270
|
270
|
0
|
Strength +16,7 Vitality +17,7 Determination +11 Direct Hit Rate +15
|
| Item
|
Icon
|
Level
|
Item Level
|
Requirement
|
Block Strength
|
Block Rate
|
Materia Slots
|
Stats and Attributes
|
| Monstrorum Shield
|
|
81
|
520
|
GLA PLD
|
867
|
867
|
0
|
Strength +59 Vitality +62 Determination +41 Tenacity +58
|
| High Durium Kite Shield
|
|
82
|
525
|
GLA PLD
|
780 867
|
780 867
|
0
|
Strength +54 60 Vitality +57 63 Determination +53 59 Tenacity +37 41
|
| Imperial Magitek Shield
|
|
83
|
530
|
GLA PLD
|
867
|
867
|
0
|
Strength +61 Vitality +64 Determination +41 Tenacity +59
|
| Bismuth Shield
|
|
84
|
533
|
GLA PLD
|
834 927
|
834 927
|
0
|
Strength +55 61 Vitality +58 65 Determination +54 60 Tenacity +37 42
|
| Palaka Pelta
|
|
85
|
536
|
GLA PLD
|
987
|
987
|
0
|
Strength +61 Vitality +65 Critical Hit +42 Tenacity +60
|
| Manganese Kite Shield
|
|
86
|
539
|
GLA PLD
|
942 1,047
|
942 1,047
|
0
|
Strength +56 62 Vitality +58 65 Critical Hit +55 61 Tenacity +38 42
|
| Ktiseos Shield
|
|
87
|
542
|
GLA PLD
|
1,107
|
1,107
|
0
|
Strength +63 Vitality +65 Critical Hit +61 Determination +43
|
| Chondrite Magitek Shield
|
|
88
|
545
|
GLA PLD
|
1,050 1,167
|
1,050 1,167
|
0
|
Strength +58 65 Vitality +59 66 Determination +55 61 Tenacity +39 43
|
| Hero's Shield
|
|
89
|
560
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +69 Vitality +69 Critical Hit +46 Determination +66
|
| Amazing Manderville Kite Shield Replica
|
|
90
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Majestic Manderville Shield Matte Replica
|
|
90
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Majestic Manderville Shield Replica
|
|
90
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Manderville Kite Shield Replica
|
|
90
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Mandervillous Kite Shield Replica
|
|
90
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Shield of Sanctifying Light
|
|
90
|
560
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +62 69 Vitality +62 69 Critical Hit +60 66 Determination +42 46
|
| Moonward Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
570
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +72 Vitality +73 Critical Hit +71 Determination +50
|
| Classical Shield
|
|
90
|
580
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +68 76 Vitality +70 78 Critical Hit +45 50 Determination +65 72
|
| Shield of Divine Light
|
|
90
|
580
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +76 Vitality +78 Critical Hit +72 Determination +50
|
| Augmented Classical Shield
|
|
90
|
590
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +72 80 Vitality +75 83 Critical Hit +47 52 Determination +68 75
|
| Radiant's Shield
|
|
90
|
590
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +80 Vitality +83 Critical Hit +52 Determination +75
|
| Bluefeather Shield
|
|
90
|
595
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +82 Vitality +86 Critical Hit +52 Determination +75
|
| Augmented Radiant's Shield
|
|
90
|
600
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +85 Vitality +89 Critical Hit +53 Determination +76
|
| Asphodelos Shield
|
|
90
|
605
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +87 Vitality +91 Critical Hit +77 Determination +54
|
| Ultimate Shield of the Heavens
|
|
90
|
605
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +87 Vitality +91 Critical Hit +77 Determination +54
|
| Rinascita Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
610
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +80 89 Vitality +85 94 Critical Hit +49 54 Determination +70 78
|
| Manderville Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
615
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +92 Vitality +98 Critical Hit +79 Determination +79
|
| Windswept Shield
|
|
90
|
615
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +92 Vitality +98 Critical Hit +79 Determination +56
|
| Augmented Rinascita Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
620
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +85 94 Vitality +91 101 Critical Hit +50 55 Determination +71 79
|
| Lunar Envoy's Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
620
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +94 Vitality +101 Critical Hit +55 Determination +79
|
| Orthos Shield
|
|
90
|
620
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +94 Vitality +101 Critical Hit +79 Determination +55
|
| Enaretos Shield
|
|
90
|
625
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +97 Vitality +104 Critical Hit +80 Determination +56
|
| Flamecloaked Scutum
|
|
90
|
625
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +97 Vitality +104 Critical Hit +56 Determination +80
|
| Amazing Manderville Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
630
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +99 Vitality +107 Critical Hit +81 Determination +81
|
| Augmented Lunar Envoy's Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
630
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +99 Vitality +107 Critical Hit +57 Determination +81
|
| Abyssos Shield
|
|
90
|
635
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +102 Vitality +111 Critical Hit +82 Determination +57
|
| Ultimate Omega Shield
|
|
90
|
635
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +102 Vitality +111 Critical Hit +82 Determination +57
|
| Diadochos Shield
|
|
90
|
640
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +94 105 Vitality +104 115 Critical Hit +52 58 Determination +75 83
|
| Majestic Manderville Shield
|
|
90
|
645
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +108 Vitality +118 Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Mountain Chromite Tower Shield
|
|
90
|
645
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +97 108 Vitality +107 118 Determination +53 59 Tenacity +76 84
|
| Voidcast Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
645
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +108 Vitality +118 Critical Hit +84 Determination +59
|
| Augmented Diadochos Shield
|
|
90
|
650
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +100 111 Vitality +110 122 Critical Hit +54 60 Determination +76 85
|
| Vessel
|
|
90
|
650
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +111 Vitality +122 Critical Hit +85 Skill Speed +60
|
| Voidvessel Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
655
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +114 Vitality +126 Critical Hit +86 Determination +60
|
| Augmented Vessel
|
|
90
|
660
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +117 Vitality +130 Critical Hit +86 Skill Speed +60
|
| Exquisite Vessel
|
|
90
|
665
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +119 Vitality +131 Critical Hit +61 Determination +87
|
| Kite Shield of Ascension
|
|
90
|
665
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +119 Vitality +131 Critical Hit +61 Determination +87
|
| Mandervillous Kite Shield
|
|
90
|
665
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +119 Vitality +131 Customizable secondary attributes
|
| Item
|
Icon
|
Level
|
Item Level
|
Requirement
|
Block Strength
|
Block Rate
|
Materia Slots
|
Stats and Attributes
|
| Riversbreath Shield
|
|
91
|
650
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +111 Vitality +122 Critical Hit +60 Determination +85
|
| Ruthenium Kite Shield
|
|
92
|
655
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +102 114 Vitality +114 126 Skill Speed +77 86 Tenacity +54 60
|
| Zormor Round Shield
|
|
93
|
660
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +117 Vitality +130 Critical Hit +86 Determination +60
|
| Cobalt Tungsten Kite Shield
|
|
94
|
663
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +107 118 Vitality +117 130 Determination +78 87 Skill Speed +55 61
|
| Skydeep Kite Shield
|
|
95
|
666
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +120 Vitality +131 Critical Hit +62 Determination +88
|
| Titanium Gold Shield
|
|
96
|
669
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +112 124 Vitality +118 131 Critical Hit +79 88 Tenacity +54 61
|
| Vanguard Shield
|
|
97
|
672
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +126 Vitality +132 Critical Hit +63 Determination +89
|
| Ra'Kaznar Shield
|
|
98
|
675
|
GLA PLD
|
1,140 1,267
|
1,140 1,267
|
0
|
Strength +115 128 Vitality +120 133 Determination +81 90 Skill Speed +57 63
|
| Galahad Shield
|
|
99
|
690
|
PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +141 Vitality +142 Critical Hit +97 Determination +68
|
| Phantom Kite Shield Penumbrae Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Phantom Kite Shield Umbrae Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
| Phantom Shield Eclipticum Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Phantom Shield Obscurum Matte Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Phantom Shield Obscurum Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Phantom Shield Occultum Replica
|
|
100
|
1
|
PLD
|
37
|
37
|
0
|
|
| Neo Kingdom Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
700
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +149 Vitality +152 Critical Hit +72 Determination +103
|
| Archeo Kingdom Scutum
|
|
100
|
710
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +141 157 Vitality +147 163 Critical Hit +67 74 Determination +95 106
|
| Skyruin Shield
|
|
100
|
710
|
GLA PLD
|
1,267
|
1,267
|
0
|
Strength +157 Vitality +163 Critical Hit +106 Determination +74
|
| Augmented Archeo Kingdom Scutum
|
|
100
|
720
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +149 166 Vitality +155 173 Critical Hit +68 76 Determination +98 109
|
| Quetzalli Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
720
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +166 Vitality +173 Critical Hit +76 Determination +109
|
| Shield Eternal
|
|
100
|
725
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +170 Vitality +179 Critical Hit +77 Determination +110
|
| Augmented Quetzalli Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
730
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +174 Vitality +184 Critical Hit +78 Determination +111
|
| Dark Horse Champion's Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
735
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +179 Vitality +191 Critical Hit +112 Determination +78
|
| Ultimate Edenmorn Scutum
|
|
100
|
735
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +179 Vitality +191 Critical Hit +112 Determination +78
|
| Ceremonial Pelta
|
|
100
|
740
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +165 184 Vitality +177 197 Critical Hit +72 80 Determination +102 114
|
| Phantom Kite Shield Penumbrae
|
|
100
|
745
|
PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +189 Vitality +203 Critical Hit +115 Determination +115
|
| Queensknight Shield
|
|
100
|
745
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +189 Vitality +203 Critical Hit +115 Determination +81
|
| Veldian Shield
|
|
100
|
745
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +189 Vitality +203 Critical Hit +115 Tenacity +81
|
| Augmented Ceremonial Pelta
|
|
100
|
750
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +176 195 Vitality +189 210 Critical Hit +73 81 Determination +104 116
|
| Historia Hoplon
|
|
100
|
750
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +195 Vitality +210 Critical Hit +116 Determination +81
|
| Shield of the First Light
|
|
100
|
750
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +195 Vitality +210 Critical Hit +116 Tenacity +81
|
| Ageless Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
755
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +200 Vitality +216 Critical Hit +117 Determination +82
|
| Sacramental Shield
|
|
100
|
755
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +200 Vitality +216 Critical Hit +117 Tenacity +82
|
| Augmented Historia Hoplon
|
|
100
|
760
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +205 Vitality +223 Critical Hit +118 Determination +83
|
| Augmented Veldian Shield
|
|
100
|
760
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +205 Vitality +223 Critical Hit +118 Tenacity +83
|
| Phantom Kite Shield Umbrae
|
|
100
|
760
|
PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +205 Vitality +223 Critical Hit +118 Determination +118
|
| Babyface Champion's Shield
|
|
100
|
765
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +211 Vitality +230 Critical Hit +84 Determination +120
|
| Courtly Lover's Shield
|
|
100
|
770
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +194 216 Vitality +215 238 Critical Hit +76 85 Determination +109 121
|
| Phantom Shield Obscurum
|
|
100
|
775
|
PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +222 Vitality +246 Critical Hit +123 Determination +123
|
| Runaway Shield
|
|
100
|
775
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +222 Vitality +246 Critical Hit +123 Determination +86
|
| Augmented Courtly Lover's Shield
|
|
100
|
780
|
GLA PLD
|
1,669 1,854
|
1,669 1,854
|
0
|
Strength +205 228 Vitality +228 254 Critical Hit +79 87 Determination +112 124
|
| Bygone Brass Shield
|
|
100
|
780
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +228 Vitality +254 Critical Hit +87 Determination +124
|
| Shield of Naught
|
|
100
|
785
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +234 Vitality +261 Critical Hit +88 Determination +125
|
| Augmented Bygone Brass Shield
|
|
100
|
790
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +240 Vitality +269 Critical Hit +89 Determination +127
|
| Phantom Shield Eclipticum
|
|
100
|
790
|
PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +240 Vitality +269 Critical Hit +127 Determination +127
|
| Grand Champion's Kite Shield
|
|
100
|
795
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +242 Vitality +269 Critical Hit +128 Determination +90
|
| Palazzo Diamond Shield
|
|
100
|
795
|
GLA PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +242 Vitality +269 Critical Hit +128 Determination +90
|
| Phantom Shield Occultum
|
|
100
|
795
|
PLD
|
1,854
|
1,854
|
0
|
Strength +242 Vitality +269 Customizable secondary attributes
|
Trivia
- In Save the Queen field operations, due to the zone overwriting the player's stats with a predetermined statline, Thaumaturges/Black Mages and Conjurers/White Mages can equip one-handed weapons and low-level shields without any loss in stats. This then allows them to block attacks, granting some defensive utility.
- As of Patch 6.0's implementation of sword-and-shield set items, shields obtained from extreme trials can no longer drop the extreme trial's exclusive material when desynthesized.
Lore
Military strategists claim that the best defense is a good offense. The soldiers who fight the strategists’ wars, however, will claim the best defense is a good shield. In fact, many will argue that save divine intervention, there is oft no better way to protect oneself from speeding missile, thrust of spear, or fall of axe than a well-placed wall of wood or metal. It is as such that for countless centuries have shields of all shapes and sizes accompanied men and women into battle.
Shields have seen much change through the ages, starting as naught but loosely fitted planks fastened with twine, and subsequently branching off into myriad variations to match the purpose or fighting style of their wielders. Materials range from wood and leather, to heavy bronze and steel; some round to protect the chest and arms, with others large and rectangular to provide cover from deadly storms of fire, stone, and arrows. Some are tooled to be held in the off hand, some to be fastened to arm, wrist, or back. Some are meant to double as blunt weapons, while still others are designed for interlocking to create impenetrable shield walls.
With advancements in metallurgy and smithing have new alloys been discovered, significantly reducing the weight of metal shields. Still, a metal shield can prove a burden for many, adversely affecting mobility, causing fatigue, and hampering, one’s ability to effectively wield their weapon. Because of this, wooden shields remain popular, though not just for their lightness. Softer woods will give way to ensnare a blade, allowing for an enemy’s disarmament. Wooden shields also are better attuned to elemental aether, making them more susceptive to aetherial enchantments which can both physically and magically boost defense.
Prominent Designs
Round Shield
One of the most basic of handheld defenses, a round shield consists of several thick, wooden planks held together with a metal rim and a central metal plate known as a boss. Inexpensive and easy to craft, round shields can be found used in most areas around the realm, save the treeless wastes of Thanalan and Gyr Abania.
Hoplon
The hoplon replaces the round shield’s planks of wood for hammered copper or bronze, resulting in increased protection against even the most forceful of blows. The extra weight, however, can make the hoplon difficult to wield, which is why most often their use is reserved for infantry-based shield-wall tactics.
Buckler
As a fighter becomes more adept with her shield, she may find that size no longer holds the importance it once did. A shield need not hide one’s entire body if it can be placed in the path of danger with an impeccably timed turn of the wrist. The size and weight of a buckler make it perfect for those who prefer to stay agile on the field of battle, while supplementary spikes and blades make it much more than just an instrument of defense.
Targe
By employing a face of hardened beast- or scalekin leather, the size of a targe can be increased to reach from shoulder to shin without encumbering its wielder. A metal boss and plentiful studding is oft applied to the shield to offset the loss of protection against piercing damage.
Kite Shield
The kite shield earns its name from its tapered, teardrop shape, said to resemble a pinion or kite. A preferred choice amongst knights, the shield’s face is oft decorated with an elaborate coat of arms, telling the tale of its wielder’s house or allegiance.
Scutum
These tall, rectangular shields are some of the heaviest in existence; however, when arranged in an overlapping wall, the resulting phalanx provides almost impenetrable cover, allowing an army to advance unscathed before both a deadly volley of arrows or an opponent’s charge.
Bladed Lantern Shield
While most certainly imposing, it is not this shield’s twin blades that set it apart from similar creations. Within its hollowed interior is an aetherial lantern which, when lit, can emit light through an array of slits on the shield’s face. Oft equipped by scouts and sentries who must work under cover of night, the shield comes complete with shutters which can be closed to prevent light from spilling forth and revealing one’s position in the darkness, or opened during battle to dazzle the enemy.
Holy Shield
Unlike the traditional kite shields borne by Ishgard’s Temple Knights, the Holy Shield does not feature a coat of arms—the unpainted silver a symbol of the Sultansworn’s purity of heart and untainted loyalty to the throne.
Svalin
Fabled shield of Ser Moulignauge, member of Thordan’s knights twelve, there is no mention of the item outside the Enchiridion, its whereabouts lost to the mists of time. For many winters, the Vault actively funded searches for the shield and other so-called holy relics, but since the Church’s recent reformation, these endeavors have been placed on permanent hold.
Asuran Greatshield
Inspiration for this greatshield of Doman design was taken from the scaled pauldrons of traditional Far Eastern samurai armor known as “osode.” The shields unique half-crescent body is thought to be effective in turning aside the sharp blows of similarly curved weaponry.
Prytwen
Shield of Caerkympf, grandfather of former Sultansworn captain Solkzagyl Keltnaglsyn, Prytwen was gifted to the Roegadyn along with the legendary creed armor for his leal duty to the sultanate. Its center is painted abyssal blue that none forget how even one beholden to a life of piracy might put his past behind him for a greater good.
Noct Hopton
Gerolt Blackthorn has rarely been particular when it comes to a customer’s background, provided they have the coin to see a project to its end. So, upon receiving an order for a full set of plate mail and a darksteel hoplon from the pirates of the Astalicia, the mastersmith had no reason to decline it. When a payment for materials did not arrive on time, however, Gerolt simply found another buyer for the set in gladiator Heimir the Simple, much to the chagrin of the pirates.
Aegis Shield
Pair to the holy sword, Excalibur, legend has that this shield was “unwavering, unyielding, unbreaking” and would forever protect he who stood behind it. The single blood-red ruby upon its boss (or umbo) is said to be a symbol of divine strength.
Mitsuba
Sanana, trader in the employ of Rowena’s House of Splendors, discovered this beautifully lacquered shield collecting dust in a curio parlor in Kugane. According to the antiquarian who sold it to her, the three-leaf insignia emblazoned on the shield’s face signifies that it was once owned by a warrior of Clan Miyumi—a noble house which served Clan Buhen, legendary founders of Suenokuni.
Ritter Shield
Ala Mhigan court records show that when King Theodoric presented one of his wife’s personal guards with a sword and the other with a shield, the two maiden knights—each refusing to believe that their liege favored the other more than her—fought a duel to prove their worth. The duel ended in a draw, with both participants succumbing to their wounds several days after. As was the sword, the Ritter Shield, too, was seized by the Garlean Empire following their successful annexation of Ala Mhigo.
Shield of the Twin Thegns
Legend has that this massive shield was wielded by twin brothers who literally fought side by side in battle—one holding the shield with his left hand, the other with his right. A recreation of the shield (albeit for use by a single warrior) was recently crafted by Gerolt Blackthorn and Ardashir Balyk in an attempt to replicate an ancient Allagan technique of imbuing weaponry with aetherial sentience.
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References
- ↑ This is a remnant of 1.0 class design where these classes could equip the since-removed Sentinel sub-class, which specialized in shields. Ranking up Sentinel gave these classes unique skills and the ability to guard and block. The class was removed in Patch 1.20 and its abilities transferred to Gladiator.
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume II, page 221-222
This article is about the armor type. For the buff type that absorbs a certain amount of damage, see Barrier. 
Shield is an armor type that is equipped in the off-hand slot. These are primarily used by gladiators, paladins, and beastmasters. However, some low-level shields can also be equipped by conjurers and white mages if they equip a one-handed weapon, and thaumaturges and black mages if they equip a one-handed weapon.[1] Because all weapons for these classes/jobs are solely two-handed after Lv. 50, shields cannot be equipped by them at higher levels.
