Shields reduce the damage you take from physical and magical attacks. Generally, Shields should be equipped by spell-casters or healers only, as the extra defense isn’t worth sacrificing the improved offense from the Two-Handed and Dual Wield abilities. That is, unless you’re a Dual Shields Knight…
Item
P.DEF
M.DEF
Purchasing
Special Effect
Buckler
5
3
50
20 Evade
Round Shield
9
5
300
21 Evade
Mythril Shield
14
7
600
25 Evade
Cross Shield
18
9
1000
24 Evade
Spiked Shield
20
10
3700
23 Evade; increases Physical Attack by 5
Blessed Shield
23
12
4000
30 Evade; triggers Cura (restore HP) when used as an item
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