Wards are the elite versions of Gothic Shields.
They are one of the best shields of Elite quality in terms of defense, rivalled by the Troll Nest. They pay for this with an extremely high strength requirement.
There is a unique Gothic Shield called The Ward which may have had an influence on the name.
Stats
Defense: 153 to 170
Level Requirement: 63
Strength Requirement: 185
Chance to Block: 54% (Paladin) / 49% (Amazon, Assassin, Barbarian) / 44% (Druid, Necromancer, Sorceress)
Durability: 100
Max Sockets: 4
Smite damage: 11 to 35
Type: Medium
Quality level: 84
See also
- Gothic Shield (Normal)
- Ancient Shield (Exceptional)
- Spirit Ward (Unique)
- Taebaek's Glory (Set)
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