Shield Oath

Retired Content

• The subject of this article was retired or removed from the game in patch 5.0, and is no longer available to players.
• Retired items may still be kept in inventory but can no longer be renewably obtained. Tradable items may still be obtained from the Market Board or directly trading with other players.
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Shield Oath

Acquired

PLD (actions)

Level

30

Type

Spell

MP Cost

600

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Quest Req.

Paladin's Pledge

Patch

2.0

“

Reduces damage taken by 20%, while reducing damage dealt by 15% and increasing enmity.
Cannot be used with Sword Oath.
Effect ends upon reuse.

— In-game description

Shield Oath is an action unlocked by questing at level 30. It is available for Paladin.

History

• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Removed and replaced with   Iron Will.
• Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20):
  • Now acquired at level 30 (previously level 40).
  • No longer increases chance to hit.
• Patch 3.2 (2016-02-23):
  • Use will no longer interrupt weaponskill combos.
  • Damage penalty has been reduced from 20% to 15%.
  • The amount of enmity generated has been increased.
• Patch 2.3 (2014-07-08): The effects of Shield Oath will not be lost upon incapacitation.
• Patch 2.15 (2014-01-20): Fixed an issue wherein the increase enmity effect of Shield Oath would persist when switching to Sword Oath.
• Patch 2.1 (2013-12-17): Enmity generated has been increased.
• Patch 2.0 (2013-08-27): Added.