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Shielding Point Buy is part of the Proficiency System. Its packs allow a Character to use defensive items, represented by shields, crossguards, magic tomes, or other similar items or weapons. Any learned Technique can be used with any item a Character knows how to use, and can be flavored however they'd like. Shielding Point Buy includes a set of abilities designed to protect the user from harm, and their allies.

Free Packs

The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Shielding or Tanking Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Shielding or Tanking packs (or a combination of the two), choose one of these Abilities to unlock for free. The other can be purchased like normal, if desired.

Shield Cover

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Cover	Passive Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Shield Cover

Shield Block

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Block	Counter Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Block

Shielding Point Buy Packs

Shield Wall Pack

This Pack is for those who wish to create a safe haven for those behind them, creating the perfect front-facing defense.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Wall	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Wall

Shield Bunker Pack

This Pack is for defense enthusiasts, cutting their own offensive output for survivability.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Bunker	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Bunker

Shield Slam Pack

This pack is for defensive users who enjoy jumping into the fray to throw their weight around.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Slam	Movement Technique	10 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Slam

Shield Taunt Pack

This pack is for defensive users who want to become the focus of their enemies, creating an opening for their allies.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Taunt	Instant Technique	2 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Taunt

Shield Phalanx Pack

This pack is for defensive users who have many friends.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Phalanx	Instant Technique	1 Block	Grants the user Shield Phalanx

Shield Deflect Pack

This Pack is for defensive fighters who want to delay their enemy's attack, and better prepare to defend against it.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Deflect	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Shield Deflect

Shield Snare Pack

This Pack is for defensive fighters who have lightning fast reflexes, catching arrows and flinging them back at their enemy.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Snare	Counter Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Snare

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 | {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Block | In order to last longer in melee combat, use this Ability reactively to instantly reduce Damage from a single Melee Attack to 0. This does not consume an Action. Guard Block has a 30 Minute Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Block | In order to last longer in melee combat, use this Ability reactively to instantly reduce Damage from a single Melee Attack by -2, which can be to 0. This does not consume an Action. Shield Block has a 30 Minute Cooldown.}}
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 | {{#simple-tooltip: 10 Blocks | 10 Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
 | Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Slam | In order to close distances and repel an opponent, use this ability to charge up to 10 blocks in a chosen direction. Once ended, the User can choose any target within melee range and knock them back 5 blocks, also applying the Prone Status. Shield Slam has a 2 hour cooldown.}}
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-====Shield Brace Pack====
-This pack is for defensive users who find themselves in high places, and want to use their equipment to break their fall.
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-|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
-! Ability Name
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-! Ability Description
-! Modifiers
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-| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Brace
-| Counter Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Brace | To avoid falling damage, as an action before the user jumps off a ledge or height, prepare to fall safely, and take 0HP falling Damage. If the user lands next to an Enemy, they can immediately make a Melee Attack. As a reaction to the user being forced to fall off a ledge, reduce Falling Damage by -1HP. If either function is used, 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
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