Parrying

Everyone can hold a shield, but its proper use to deflect swords, arrows, jaws and claws has been raised to an artform amongst fighters. Those who have learnt to parry blows at higher levels can avoid large amounts of damage their juniors could not, merely by the correct use of the shield.

Fighters are able to perfect their use of shields, rangers can have a fair skill in this field, rogues have barely any more potential than mages.

Active Uses: None.

Passive Attributes: Reduces damage taken while a shield is equipped.