Defenders are the exceptional versions of Bucklers in Diablo II.
Stats[]

Defense: 41-49
Level Requirement: 22
Minimum Strength: 38
Chance to Block: 40% (Paladin) / 35% (Amazon, Assassin, Barbarian) / 30% (Druid, Necromancer, Sorceress)
Durability: 68
Sockets: 1
Smite Damage: 8 to 12
Type: Light
Quality: 34
See also[]
- Buckler (Normal)
- Heater (Elite)
- Visceratuant (Unique)
Diablo II Shields
Normal Shields — Buckler • Small Shield • Large Shield • Kite Shield • Spiked Shield • Tower Shield • Bone Shield • Gothic Shield
Exceptional Shields — Defender • Round Shield • Scutum • Dragon Shield • Barbed Shield • Pavise • Grim Shield • Ancient Shield
Elite Shields — Heater • Luna • Hyperion • Monarch • Blade Barrier • Aegis • Troll Nest • Ward