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PoE 2 Unique Shields

Discover all Path of Exile 2 Unique Shields - every unique shield with its base type, requirements and modifiers. Shields add Block chance and defences, and unlock shield skills.

For bases and craftable affixes, see all shields.

Unique Weapons

Alkem Eira

Unique · Blazon Crest Shield

Req. Level1

AttributesNo attribute req.

Base defences10 Armour · 6 Energy Shield

(10-15)% increased Block chance
(30-50)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(50-70) to maximum Mana
Damage Blocked is Recouped as Mana

Arvil's Wheel

Unique · Hardwood Targe

Req. Level1

AttributesNo attribute req.

Base defences10 Armour · 7 Evasion

(60-100)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(40-60) to maximum Life
+(40-60) to maximum Mana
Lose 1% of maximum Life on Kill
Lose 1% of maximum Mana on Kill
(30-50)% increased Skill Effect Duration

Chernobog's Pillar

Unique · Blacksteel Tower Shield

Req. Level65

Attributes91 Str

Base defences203 Armour

(100-150)% increased Armour
+(30-40)% to Fire Resistance
+(23-29)% to Chaos Resistance
+(150-200) to Stun Threshold
Gain 1% of damage as Fire damage per 1% Chance to Block

Crest of Ardura

Unique · Jingling Crest Shield

Req. Level28

Attributes23 Str · 23 Int

Base defences53 Armour · 17 Energy Shield

(60-100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(10-20) to Intelligence
(30-50)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
(30-50)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate

Dionadair

Unique · Splintered Tower Shield

Req. Level1

AttributesNo attribute req.

Base defences18 Armour

(60-80)% increased Armour
+(10-15) to Strength
(3-5) Life Regeneration per second
20% reduced Stun Threshold
Double Stun Threshold while Shield is Raised

Doomgate

Unique · Braced Tower Shield

Req. Level12

Attributes19 Str

Base defences50 Armour

(80-100)% increased Block chance
(100-150)% increased Armour
+(13-17)% to Chaos Resistance
You take (25-40)% of damage from Blocked Hits
Enemies are Culled on Block

Eyes of the Runefather

Unique · Venerable Defender

Req. Level62

Attributes64 Str · 64 Dex

Base defences107 Armour · 97 Evasion

(300-400)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(40-50)% to Cold Resistance
Off-hand Hits inflict Runefather's Challenge
Inflicts Runefather's Challenge on enemies 6 metres in front of you when raised, no more than once every 2 seconds
Gain 1 Runefather's Boast per Power of targets affected by Runefather's Challenge you kill

Feathered Fortress

Unique · Crescent Targe

Req. Level26

Attributes22 Str · 22 Dex

Base defences50 Armour · 44 Evasion

+(20-30) to Strength
+(20-30) to Dexterity
+(20-30)% to Fire Resistance
+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance
No Movement Speed Penalty while Shield is Raised

Lycosidae

Unique · Rampart Tower Shield

Req. Level28

Attributes42 Str

Base defences96 Armour

(10-15)% increased Block chance
(60-100)% increased Armour
Accuracy Rating is Doubled
Blocking Damage Poisons the Enemy as though dealing 200 Base Chaos Damage

Mahuxotl's Machination

Unique · Omen Crest Shield

Req. Level36

Attributes30 Str · 30 Int

Base defences66 Armour · 20 Energy Shield

(333-666)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
(66-333)% increased effect of Socketed Soul Cores
Everlasting Sacrifice

Merit of Service

Unique · Pelage Targe

Req. Level8

Attributes9 Str · 9 Dex

Base defences21 Armour · 17 Evasion

(20-25)% increased Block chance
(60-80)% increased Armour and Evasion
+(60-80) to Stun Threshold
Allies in your Presence have Block Chance equal to yours

Nightfall

Unique · Fortress Tower Shield

Req. Level70

Attributes99 Str

Base defences223 Armour

Grants Skill: Soaring Midnight
+150 Strength Requirement
19% increased Block chance
285% increased Armour
19% of Fire damage taken as Cold damage
13% of Lightning damage taken as Cold Damage

Oaksworn

Unique · Sigil Crest Shield

Req. Level7

Attributes8 Str · 8 Int

Base defences20 Armour · 9 Energy Shield

(20-30)% increased Block chance
(80-120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance
50% increased Life Regeneration rate

Prism Guardian

Unique · Sectarian Crest Shield

Req. Level33

Attributes27 Str · 27 Int

Base defences61 Armour · 19 Energy Shield

(150-200)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+50 to Spirit
+(20-30) to Dexterity
+(10-20)% to all Elemental Resistances
1% increased Spirit Reservation Efficiency of Buff Skills per 100 Maximum Life

Redblade Banner

Unique · Heraldric Tower Shield

Req. Level33

Attributes48 Str

Base defences111 Armour

(10-15)% increased Block chance
(60-100)% increased Armour
+(20-30) to Strength
+(100-150) to Stun Threshold
Enemies in your Presence count as having double Power

Rise of the Phoenix

Unique · Omen Crest Shield

Req. Level36

Attributes30 Str · 30 Int

Base defences66 Armour · 20 Energy Shield

+5% to Maximum Fire Resistance
+(20-25)% to Fire Resistance
+25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life
Regenerate 3% of maximum Life per second
Regenerate 3% of maximum Life per second while on Low Life

Saffell's Frame

Unique · Emblem Crest Shield

Req. Level16

Attributes15 Str · 15 Int

Base defences34 Armour · 12 Energy Shield

+(15-25)% to Fire Resistance
+(15-25)% to Cold Resistance
+(15-25)% to Lightning Resistance
Cannot Block
Modifiers to Maximum Block Chance instead apply to Maximum Resistances

Svalinn

Unique · Crucible Tower Shield

Req. Level45

Attributes64 Str

Base defences145 Armour

Grants Skill: Cast on Block
(200-300)% increased Armour
Chance to Block Damage is Lucky
You take (0-20)% of damage from Blocked Hits

The Surrender

Unique · Vaal Tower Shield

Req. Level75

Attributes107 Str

Base defences244 Armour

(40-60)% increased Block chance
(150-200)% increased Armour
+(150-200) to Stun Threshold
Recover 4% of maximum Life when you Block

The Wailing Wall

Unique · Effigial Tower Shield

Req. Level21

Attributes32 Str

Base defences76 Armour

10% reduced Movement Speed
(100-150)% increased Armour
+(100-150) to Stun Threshold
Cannot use Shield Skills

Window to Paradise

Unique · Barricade Tower Shield

Req. Level16

Attributes25 Str

Base defences62 Armour

(60-120)% increased Armour
+(60-100) to maximum Mana
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
Inflict Elemental Exposure to Enemies 3 metres in front of you
for 4 seconds, every 0.25 seconds while raised

Wulfsbane

Unique · Painted Tower Shield

Req. Level6

Attributes11 Str

Base defences33 Armour

+(40-60) to maximum Life
+(10-15) to Strength
+(60-80) to Stun Threshold
Permanently Intimidate enemies on Block

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