Shield

Shields are Equipment that are equippable by Adventurers for even more armor capabilities as well as reducing damage taken from enemies. Adventurers wearing shields gain many benefits: Better-quality shields can also can boost the Adventurer's Attributes and other stats.
 * higher Gear Score
 * increased armor defense
 * gain a chance to block incoming enemy attacks
 * reduce the amount of damage taken from incoming enemy attacks

The downside to shields is that they are equipped in the off-hand slot, which means Adventurers are limited to one-handed weapons.

Types of Shields
Shields come in two varieties, each usable by a certain subset of classes.

Light Shield
Light shields are lightweight all-purpose shields that give your Adventurer a chance to block incoming enemy attacks that would otherwise hurt a lot. Great for scrappy Adventurers who like getting into knock-down-drag-out dungeon brawls!

Heavy Shield
Heavy shields are, as their name implies, heavy, bulky armor that can turn the most brutal onslaught into what basically amounts to a pillow fight. Heavy shields are the bread and butter of the sword-and-board tanking Adventurers, Paladins and Warriors.

Tiers
The following table contains the item tiers for both varieties of shields: