That would be kind of nice to have three different shield choices for builds using Spirit instead of all of them using Monarch. There is also the fact that the Pavise reduces Run/Walk by 10%, Ancient Shield by 5%, and Blade Barrier/Monarch by 0%.

And if you want higher defense that you get from an Elite shield, the Blade Barrier makes a decent choice over the Ancient Shield or the Pavise, maybe even the Monarch over Pavise if wearing Enigma and going for max block.

Harlequin Crest was a godsend for spell casters 4 Socket Shields D2. Im probably forgetting a few, but those are the ones i can recall off the top of my mind. However, if you are making a max block build the Pavise is better, 23 more strength, but you save almost three times as much in dex. Diablo 2 4 Socket Paladin Shield Was some of my standard items for an MF character. is the most important thing, obviously the Ancient Shield will be chosen. True, Monarch would probably drop out as the shield of choice but adding the above three would give some decent differentiation choices. Monarch, 156 Strength, Block Chance Pal 52% Sorc 42%, lvl 54, 148 Defense Pavise, 133 Strength, Block Chance Pal 54% Sorc 44%, lvl 25, 78 Defense Adding Blade Barrier, Ancient Shield, and Pavise to the list of four socketed shields would mean the following comparisons:Īncient Shield, 110 Strength, Block Chance: Pal 46% Sorc 36%, lvl 25, 93 Defenseīlade Barrier, 118 Strength, Block Chance Pal 50% Sorc 40%, lvl 51, 163 Defense

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