Shield Specialization

Shield Specialization1 point

Increases Block chance by 8% and your Block value by 16%.

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TypeTalent

Ranks1 point

ClassWarrior

Specializations3

Tree sectionProtection specialization talents

Row13 of 19

Opens at20 points spent

Game build12.1.5

Tree position

In the Protection Warrior talent tree, Shield Specialization sits in the Protection specialization talents, row 13 of 19. It is a single-point node. Its row opens once 20 points are spent in Protection Talents.

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The tree draws a line into Shield Specialization from Enduring Defenses.

Enduring Defenses2 ranks
Shield Block lasts 1 sec longer.

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Shield Specialization leads on to Booming Voice, Booming Voice, Indomitable and Violent Outburst.

Booming Voice
Demoralizing Shout also generates 20 Rage and increases damage you deal to affected targets by 20%.
Booming Voice
Demoralizing Shout also generates 20 Rage and increases damage you deal to affected targets by 20%.
Indomitable
Your maximum health is increased by 10% and every 15 Rage you spend heals you for 1% of your maximum health.
Violent Outburst
Every 250 rage you spend triggers a Violent Outburst, causing your next Shield Slam to deal 200% increased damage, generate 50% more Rage and grant Ignore Pain.