Shield
The Shield weapon class in Soulmask: a defensive tool for parries, bashes, and blocking.
- Type
- One-handed defensive
- Trait
- Parry and bash
The Shield is Soulmask's defensive class, pairing with a one-handed weapon like the Blade or Spear for a tank playstyle. It blocks incoming attacks, parries, and answers with shield bashes, cutting the damage you take while you control the fight. It is the foundation of any survivable melee build.
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