Shield (item)

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the weapon item available for purchase from NPC weaponsmiths. For an overview of the weapon type, see Shield.
Basic Shield.png

Shield

Type
Shield
Set
Basic weapons
Skin
Shield
Rarity
Basic
Salvage
Standard
Skin link
Gallery
Basic Shield.jpg

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The Shield is a one-handed weapon item, available from many weaponsmiths across Tyria or as loot from monsters.

Acquisition[edit]

  • Purchased from weaponsmiths. These items cannot be salvaged.
  • Random drop from foes and chests

Other[edit]

  • Before the December 3, 2019 update it used to be automatically equipped when selecting a default build requiring a shield in PvP with no shield in the inventory. These were accountbound and could not be salvaged.

Salvages into[edit]

  • ~1 ore of corresponding tier (higher level items yield higher tier materials).