The following is a list of unique shields from Diablo II: Lord of Destruction. Although all the Normal and Exceptional shields are available through Patch 1.09, most Elite unique shields require Patch 1.10. Although any character with the requirements fulfilled can use normal, exceptional, or elite shields, some are only used by Paladins. For individual information, strategies, and trivia for each item, click on the links under Item Name.
Normal Shields[]
| Item | Item Name | Properties | Magic Properties |
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Pelta Lunata Buckler |
Defense: 39 Required Level: 2 Required Strength: 12 Durability: 20-24 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 1 To 3 |
+30-40% Enhanced Defense +30 Defense 20% Increased Chance to Block 40% Faster Block Rate +10 To Energy +10 To Vitality +2 To Strength |
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Umbral Disk Small Shield |
Defense: 45-46 Required Level: 9 Required Strength: 22 Durability: 26-31 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 3 |
+40-50% Enhanced Defense +30 Defense 30% Increased Chance to Block Hit Blinds Target +20 To Life +10 To Dexterity -2 To Light Radius +10-15 Durability |
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Stormguild Large Shield |
Defense: 52-54 Required Level: 13 Required Strength: 34 Durability: 34-39 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 4 |
+50-60% Enhanced Defense +30 Defense +30% Increased Chance to Block Lightning Resist +25% Adds 1-6 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 3 Magic Damage Reduced By 1 |
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Steelclash Kite Shield |
Defense: 50-58 Required Level: 17 Required Strength: 47 Durability: 45-50 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 5 |
+60-100% Enhanced Defense +20 Defense 25% Increased Chance to Block 20% Faster Block Rate All Resistances +15 +1 To Paladin Skill Levels +3 To Light Radius Damage Reduced By 3 |
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Swordback Hold Spiked Shield |
Defense: 43-51 Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 30 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 5 To 9 |
+30-60% Enhance Defense +10 Defense 20% Increased Chance to Block +50% Chance of Open Wounds Attacker Takes Damage of 10 |
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Bverrit Keep Tower Shield |
Defense: 76-87 Required Level: 19 Required Strength: 75 Durability: 140-160 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 1 To 5 |
+80-120% Defense +30 Defense 10% Increased Chance to Block Fire Resist +75% +5 To Strength Magic Damage Reduced By 5 |
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Wall of the Eyeless Bone Shield |
Defense: 50-53 Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 3 To 6 |
+30-40% Enhanced Defense +10 Defense +5 to Mana after Each Kill 20% Faster Cast Rate 3% Mana Stolen Per Hit Poison Resist +20% |
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The Ward Gothic Shield |
Defense: 112 Required Level: 26 Required Strength: 60 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 6 |
+100% Enhanced Defense +40 Defense 10% Increased Chance to Block All Resistances +30-50 Magic Damage Reduced By 2 +10 To Strength |
Exceptional Shields[]
| Item | Item Name | Properties | Magic Properties |
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Visceratuant Defender |
Defense: 100-125 Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 38 Durability: 68 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 8 To 12 |
+100-150% Enhanced Defense 30% Increased Chance to Block 30% Faster Block Rate +1 To Sorceress Skill Levels Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10 |
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Moser's Blessed Circle Round Shield |
Defense: 156-179 Required Level: 31 Required Strength: 53 Durability: 64 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 7 To 14 |
+180-220% Enhanced Defense +25% Increased Chance to Block 30% Faster Block Rate All Resistances +25 Socketed (2) |
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Stormchaser Scutum |
Defense: 161-198 Required Level: 35 Required Strength: 71 Durability: 62 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 11 To 15 |
+160-220% Enhanced Defense +20% Increased Chance to Block 4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Tornado When Struck 4% Chance To Cast Level 6 Blizzard When Struck 10% Faster Block Rate +150 To Attack Rating Lightning Resist +50% Half Freeze Duration Adds 1-60 Lightning Damage |
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Tiamat's Rebuke Dragon Shield |
Defense: 163-204 Required Level: 38 Required Strength: 91 Durability: 116 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 15 To 24 |
+140-200% Enhanced Defense Adds 27-53 Cold Damage - 6 Second Duration Adds 35-95 Fire Damage Adds 1-120 Lightning Damage 3% Chance To Cast Level 6 Hydra When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Nova When Struck 5% Chance To Cast Level 9 Frost Nova When Struck All Resistances +25-35% |
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Lance Guard Barbed Shield |
Defense: 134-173 Required Level: 35 Required Strength: 65 Durability: 55 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 18 To 35 |
+70-120% Enhanced Defense 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Deadly Strike +50 To Life Attacker Takes Damage of 47 |
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Gerke's Sanctuary Pavise |
Defense: 221-268 Required Level: 44 Required Strength: 133 Durability: 172 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 10 To 17 |
+180-240% Enhanced Defense +30% Increased Chance to Block All Resistances +20-30 Replenish Life +15 Damage Reduced By 11-16 Magic Damage Reduced By 14-18 |
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Lidless Wall Grim Shield |
Defense: 271-347 Required Level: 41 Required Strength: 58 Durability: 70 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 14 To 20 |
+80-130% Enhanced Defense +1 To All Skills Increase Maximum Mana 10% 20% Faster Cast Rate +3-5 To Mana After Each Kill +10 To Energy +1 To Light Radius |
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Radament's Sphere Ancient Shield |
Defense: 244-282 Required Level: 50 Required Strength: 110 Durability: 100 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 12 To 16 |
+160-200% Enhanced Defense +20% Increased Chance to Block +20% Faster Block Rate 5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Poison Nova When Struck Level 6 Poison Explosion (40 Charges) Poison Resist +75% +80 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds |
Elite Shields[]
| Item | Item Name | Properties | Magic Properties |
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Blackoak Shield Luna |
Defense: (322-372) Required Level: 61 Required Strength: 100 Durability: 129 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 17 To 29 |
+160-200% Enhanced Defense + (0.625 Per Character Level) +0-61 Absorb Cold Damage (Based On Character Level) + (1.25 Per Character Level) +1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level) + (0.5 Per Character Level) +0-49 To Dexterity (Based On Character Level) +50% Faster Block Rate +4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Weaken When Struck Half Freeze Duration |
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Stormshield Monarch |
Defense: (136-504) - (151-519) Required Level: 73 Required Strength: 156 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 12 To 34 |
+3-371 Defense (+3.75 Per Character Level) +25% Increased Chance to Block 35% Faster Block Rate Damage Reduced By 35% Cold Resist +60% Lightning Resist +25% +30 To Strength Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10 Indestructible |
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Spike Thorn Blade Barrier |
Defense: 325.6-410 Required Level: 70 Required Strength: 118 Durability: 333 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 26 To 40 |
+120-150% Enhanced Defense +30% Faster Hit Recovery Damage Reduced By 15-20% + (1.375 Per Character Level) Attacker Takes Damage of 1-136 (Based On Character Level) Socketed (1) |
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Medusa's Gaze Aegis |
Defense: 405-453 Required Level: 76 Required Strength: 219 Durability: 92 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 18 To 28 |
+150-180% Enhanced Defense 5-9% Life Stolen Per Hit Slows Target By 20% Cold Resist +40-80% 10% Chance To Cast Level 7 Lower Resist When Struck 100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Nova When You Die |
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Head Hunter's Glory Troll Nest |
Defense: 478-593 Required Level: 75 Required Strength: 106 Durability: 74 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 24 To 38 |
+320-420 Defense +300-350 Defense vs. Missiles Fire Resist +20-30% Poison Resist +30-40% +5-7 Life After Each Kill Socketed (1-3) |
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Spirit Ward Ward |
Defense: 393-478 Required Level: 68 Required Strength: 185 Chance to Block: Paladin Smite Damage: 11 To 35 |
+130-180% Enhanced Defense +25% Faster Block Rate 20-30% Increased Chance to Block All Resistances +30-40 +6-11 Cold Absorb 5% Chance To Cast Level 8 Fade When Struck |
Paladin-only Shields[]
Main article: List of Unique Paladin Shields
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