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A shield is a broad piece of personal armor carried on the arm or in the hand. Throughout human history, it was widely utilized by soldiers to defend against attacks in close combat or to intercept projectiles.
Description
Historically, the shield was generally intended to act as a defensive complement to a handheld weapon. While it may vary widely in construction, shape, and size, its general profile is the same: a broad, sturdy disc of wood or metal which may provide some cover to its wielder. Unlike other types of armor which are worn, it is carried on the offhand, most often with a band or handle underneath by which it may be held. Designed for close quarters combat, it can be effective at intercepting projectiles, such as arrows, and blocking the blows of swords and other weapons.[1]
Aside from personal protection, large shields could also be used to erect barricades by forming a line with shield-bearers. This tactic was employed by Crusaders during the Third Crusade in an attempt to prevent the escape of enemies or to force them to partake in personal duels against their commanders. Even so, they were not immune to being forcibly broken through, as demonstrated by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in 1190 during his duel with the Templar leader Basilisk.[2]
History
Shields being used to block arrows during the Battle of Monteriggioni in 1454
A basic yet efficient means of defense, shields have been used throughout much of the history of human warfare. They were standard service in the army of the Roman Republic and widely common among warriors of contemporary societies such as Egypt and Greece. The Medjay Bayek who eventually founded the Assassin Brotherhood favored the typical combination of a sword and shield.[1]
Shields gradually faded in prevalence over the course of next two millennia. At the time of the Italian Renaissance, guards did not generally rely on shields[3][4] although they continued to be an invaluable asset of field armies as protection against arrow volleys. Italian metal shields of this era [5]
With the advent of firearms, shields, like swords, began to be phased out entirely in state militaries such that by the 18th century, they were unheard of among European soldiers.[6][7][8][9]
Shield statistics
Ptolemaic Egypt (1st century BCE)
| Name | Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | Damage (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean Prince | Rare | 97 (Lvl 45) | 1003 (Lvl 45) | Ranged Resistance I
Adrenaline on Parry II |
Blacksmith, Loot |
| Alexander's Shield | Rare | 90 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance IV
Fire Resistance II |
Complete the quest Plight of the Rebels. |
| Ammit | |||||
| Antigonus Shield | Rare | 97 (Lvl 45) | 982 (Lvl 45) | Ranged Resistance II
Fire Resistance II |
Complete the quest Conflicts of Interest. |
| Auxiliary Shield | Rare | ||||
| Balance | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate III Health on Parry |
Purchase the Almighty Pack DLC. |
| Bird of Prey | Rare | Melee Resistance II
Fire Resistance II |
Uplay | ||
| Bronze Shield | Common | 94 (Lvl 45) | 982 (Lvl 45) | Ranged Resistance I | Blacksmith, Loot |
| Compendium | Legendary | 94 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance IV
Damage Absorption Rate III Bleeding on Block |
Complete the quest The Good Roman |
| Djoser's Pride | Legendary | 103 (Lvl 45) | 1024 (Lvl 45) | Melee Resistance II
Damage Absorption Value III Sleep on Block |
Blacksmith, Loot |
| Guardian Lion | Purchase the Eastern Dynasties Pack DLC. | ||||
| Imelda Shield | Purchase the For Honor Pack DLC. | ||||
| Kush Shield | Rare | Melee Resistance I
Ranged Resistance III |
Uplay | ||
| Madu's Shield | Common | Melee Resistance I | Blacksmith, Loot | ||
| Medjay Shield | Common | Melee Resistance I | Default, Blacksmith, Loot | ||
| Medusa's Gaze | Legendary | Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption on Block III Sleep on Block |
Nomad's Bazaar | ||
| Metal Shield | Common | 95 (Lvl 45) | 961 (Lvl 45) | Melee Resistance III | Blacksmith, Loot |
| Moonlit Shield | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance II
Ranged Resistance IV Health on Parry |
Purchase the First Civilization Pack DLC. |
| Mut's Sorrow | |||||
| Palladium | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance III
Fire Resistance III Bleeding on Block |
Obtained from the Gladiator Items Pack DLC. |
| Phalangite Shield | Legendary | 103 (Lvl 45) | 1024 (Lvl 45) | Ranged Resistance II
Adrenaline on Parry III Poison on Block |
Blacksmith, Loot |
| Phalanx Shield | Rare | 97 (Lvl 45) | 982 (Lvl 45) | Melee Resistance II
Damage Absorption Rate II |
Blacksmith, Loot |
| Reinforced Shield | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance IV
Ranged Resistance II Health on Parry |
Blacksmith, Loot |
| Remission | Rare | 89 (Lvl 40) | 882 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance III
Ranged Resistance III |
Complete Fires of Dionysias. |
| Savannah | Rare | 87 (Lvl 40) | 882 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance III
Fire Resistance I |
Purchase the Tribal Pack DLC. |
| Scorpio | Legendary | 91 (Lvl 40) | 882 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption on Parry II Poison on Block |
Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar |
| Scorpion | |||||
| Shield of Hilarus | Rare | Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption on Parry III |
Complete The Champion | ||
| Shield of Aaru | |||||
| Snakes on a Shield | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Adrenaline on Parry III
Damage Absorption Rate III Poison on Block |
Purchase the Desert Cobra Pack DLC. |
| SPQR | Legendary | 91 (Lvl 40) | 882 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption on Parry II Bleeding on Block |
Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar |
| Sun and Moon | Legendary | 92 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance III
Fire Resistance II Bleeding on Block |
Purchase the Horus Pack DLC. |
| Tomb Protector | Legendary | 94 (Lvl 40) | 924 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance III
Ranged Resistance III Sleep on Block |
Complete Trial of Sekhmet |
| Vincit qui Patitur | Legendary | 92 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Melee Resistance III
Adrenaline on Parry II Health on Parry |
Purchase the Roman Centurion Pack DLC. |
| Wooden Shield | Common | 94 (Lvl 45) | 961 (Lvl 45) | Melee Resistance II | Blacksmith, Loot |
| Worn Shield | Common | 94 (Lvl 45) | 961 (Lvl 45) | Ranged Resistance II | Blacksmith, Loot |
| Ziedrich | Legendary | 93 (Lvl 40) | 903 (Lvl 40) | Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate Bleeding on Block |
Complete A Gift from the Gods. |
Trivia
A shield from Project Legacy
- In Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles, shields are used in two areas by Crusaders as a means to block the exit of the player, thereby forcing a duel with a particular enemy. Once the fight has been won, the player must use the skill Shield Bash to break through the barricade by directly charging through it.
- In the crafting system of Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, one shield is made from four bars of copper, two bars of tin, and one set of pine logs. This suggests that the metal plating of the shields are forged from bronze, yet they appear to be iron. Two shields and one shield in turn are used to train one group of swordsmen and one Roman sentry respectively.
Gallery
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References