RWShields

Shield Runewords

Runewords can only be made in regular items (ethereal or non-ethereal), and the socket count must be exact. They cannot be made in magic/rare/crafted/unique/set items.

Runeword changes include rune changes.

Ancient's Pledge

3-Socket Shields

Ral • Ort • Tal

Required Level: 21

Before	After
+50% Enhanced Defense	+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43%	Cold Resist +43%
Lightning Resist +48%	Lightning Resist +48%
Fire Resist +48%	Fire Resist +48%
Poison Resist +48%	Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit	10% Damage Taken Gained as Mana when Hit

Ancient's Pledge is an introductory runeword and adds relatively little to the item beyond the +35% fire/lightning/poison resists gained from the runes themselves. Compare to 3 perfect diamonds, which grants +57% to all resistances.

Spirit

4-Socket Shields - also see Spirit (Sword/Staff)

Tal • Thul • Ort • Amn

Required Level: 25

Before	After
+2 to All Skills	+1 to All Skills
+[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate	+[25-35]% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery	+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile	Removed
+22 to Vitality	+[11-22] to Vitality
+[89-112] to Mana	+[59-82] to Mana
Cold Resist +35%	Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%	Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%	Poison Resist +35%
+[3-8] Magic Absorb	+[3-8] Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14	Attacker Takes Damage of 14
	Requirements -15%

Rhyme

2-Socket Shields

Shael • Eth

Required Level: 29

Before	After
+40% Faster Block Rate	+40% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking	20% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 15%	Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +25	All Resistances +25
Cannot Be Frozen	Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold from Monsters	50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Splendor

2-Socket Shields

Eth • Lum

Required Level: 37

Before	After
+1 to All Skills	+1 to All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate	+[20-35]% Faster Cast Rate
+20% Faster Block Rate	+20% Faster Block Rate
+[60-100]% Enhanced Defense	+[60-100]% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy	+10 to Energy
Regenerate Mana 15%	Regenerate Mana 15%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters	50% Extra Gold from Monsters
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	[20-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 to Light Radius	+3 to Light Radius

Sanctuary

3-Socket Shields

Ko • Ko • Mal

Required Level: 49

Before	After
+20% Faster Hit Recovery	+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+20% Faster Block Rate	+20% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking	20% Increased Chance of Blocking
+[130-160]% Enhanced Defense	+[130-160]% Enhanced Defense
+250 Defense vs. Missile	Removed
+20 to Dexterity	+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances +[50-70]	All Resistances +[40-50]
Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7	Magic Damage Taken Reduced by 7
	Cannot Be Frozen
Level 12 Slow Missiles (60 Charges)	Level 12 Slow Movement (60 Charges)

Exile

4-Socket Shields (was just 4-Socket Paladin Shields)

Vex • Ohm • Ist • Dol

Required Level: 57

Before	After
15% Chance to Cast Level 5 Life Tap on Striking	25% Chance to Cast level 18 Decrepify on Striking
Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped	Level [13-16] Defiance Aura when Equipped
+2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)	+2 to Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate	+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target	Freezes Target
+[220-260]% Enhanced Defense	+[220-260]% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +7	Replenish Life +10
+5% to Maximum Cold Resist	+4% to Maximum Cold Resist
+5% to Maximum Fire Resist	+4% to Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds	Repairs 1 Durability Every 4 Seconds

Dragon

3-Socket Shields - also see Dragon (Chest)

Sur • Lo • Sol

Required Level: 61

Before	After
	You May Summon 1 Additional Hydra. Combined with Dragon Chest Runeword, You May Summon 2 Additional Hydras.
12% Chance to Cast Level 15 Hydra on Striking	12% Chance to Cast Level 28 Hydra on Striking
20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck	20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom when Struck
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped	Level 12 Holy Fire Aura when Equipped
+360 Defense	+360 Defense
+230 Defense vs. Missile	+230 Defense vs. Missile
+[3-5] to All Attributes	Removed
+[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level)	+[0-37] to Strength (+0.375 per Character Level)
+50 to Mana	+50 to Mana
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist	+4% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7	Physical Damage Taken Reduced by 7

Dream

3-Socket Shields - also see Dream (Helm)

Io • Jah • Pul

Required Level: 65

Before	After
10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck	10% Chance to Cast Level 15 Confuse when Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped	Level 14 Holy Shock Aura when Equipped
+[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery	+[20-30]% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense	+30% Enhanced Defense
+[150-220] Defense	+[150-220] Defense
+10 to Vitality	+10 to Vitality
+50 to Life	+75 to Life
+[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level)	+[0-61] to Mana (+0.625 per Character Level)
All Resistances +[5-20]	All Resistances +[10-20]
[12-25]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items	[15-30]% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Phoenix

4-Socket Shields - also see Phoenix (Weapon)

Vex • Vex • Lo • Jah

Required Level: 65

Before	After
40% Chance to Cast Level 22 Firestorm on Striking	20% Chance to Cast Level 40 Firestorm on Striking
100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up	100% Chance to Cast Level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up
Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped	Level [10-15] Redemption Aura when Equipped
+[350-400]% Enhanced Damage	+[250-300]% Enhanced Damage
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance	-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile	+[350-400] Defense vs. Missile
+50 to Life	+75 to Life
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist	+4% to Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% to Maximum Fire Resist	+8% to Maximum Fire Resist
+[15-21] Fire Absorb	Removed

Shattered Wall

4-Socket Paladin Shields

Zod • Jah • Ral • Cham

Required Level: 69

New
Indestructible
Level 16 Holy Freeze Aura when Equipped
+60% Faster Block Rate
Adds 200-250 Cold Damage
+[160-200]% Enhanced Defense
+[125-175] to Life
Fire Resist +35%
Cannot Be Frozen
+5 to Mana after each Kill