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A shield is a broad piece of personal armor carried on the arm or in the hand. Throughout human history, it was widely utilized by soldiers to defend against attacks in close combat or to intercept projectiles.

Description[]

Historically, the shield was generally intended to act as a defensive complement to a handheld weapon. While it may vary widely in construction, shape, and size, its general profile is the same: a broad, sturdy disc of wood or metal which may provide some cover to its wielder. Unlike other types of armor which are worn, it is carried on the offhand, most often with a band or handle underneath by which it may be held. Designed for close quarters combat, it can be effective at intercepting projectiles, such as arrows, and blocking the blows of swords and other weapons.[1]

Aside from personal protection, large shields could also be used to erect barricades by forming a line with shield-bearers. This tactic was employed by Crusaders during the Third Crusade in an attempt to prevent the escape of enemies or to force them to partake in personal duels against their commanders. Even so, they were not immune to being forcibly broken through, as demonstrated by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in 1190 during his duel with the Templar leader Basilisk.[2]

History[]

Raining Pain

Shields being used to block arrows during the Battle of Monteriggioni in 1454

A basic yet efficient means of defense, shields have been used throughout much of the history of human warfare. They were standard service in the army of the Roman Republic and widely common among warriors of contemporary societies such as Egypt and Greece. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa who eventually founded the Hidden Ones and via them the Assassin Brotherhood favored the typical combination of a sword and shield.[1]

Shields gradually faded in prevalence over the course of the next two millennia. At the time of the Italian Renaissance, guards did not generally rely on shields[3][4] although they continued to be an invaluable asset of field armies as protection against arrow volleys. Italian metal shields of this era [5]

With the advent of firearms, shields, like swords, began to be phased out entirely in state militaries such that by the 18th century, they were unheard of among European soldiers.[6][7][8][9]

Shield statistics[]

Ptolemaic Egypt (1st century BCE)[]

Name Rarity Quality (Max Level 55) Damage (Max Level 55) Attributes Availability
Aegean Prince Rare 117 1202 Ranged Resistance I
Adrenaline on Parry II
Blacksmith, Loot
Alexander's Shield Rare 120 1202 Melee Resistance IV
Fire Resistance II
Complete the quest Plight of the Rebels
Ammit Legendary 124 1223 Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate III
Bleeding on Block
Trials of the Gods (complete 3 difficult fights)
Antigonus Shield Rare 117 1181 Ranged Resistance II
Fire Resistance II
Complete Conflicts of Interest
Loot
Auxiliary Shield Rare 117 1181 Melee Resistance II
Damage Absorption Rate II
Purchase the Mercenary Pack DLC.
Balance Legendary 123 1202 Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate III
Health on Parry
Purchase the Almighty Pack DLC.
Bird of Prey Rare 118 1202 Melee Resistance II

Fire Resistance II

Ubisoft Connect
Bronze Shield Common 114 1181 Ranged Resistance I Blacksmith, Loot
Compendium Legendary 124 1202 Ranged Resistance IV
Damage Absorption Rate III
Bleeding on Block
Complete the quest The Good Roman
Djoser's Pride Legendary 123 1223 Melee Resistance II
Damage Absorption Value III
Sleep on Block
Loot, Memphis bureau, Nomad's Bazaar
Guardian Lion Legendary 123 1202 Melee Resistance IV
Ranged Resistance II
Sleep on Block
Purchase the Eastern Dynasties Pack DLC
Imelda Shield Legendary 123 1202 Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate III
Poison on Block
Purchase the For Honor Pack DLC
Kush Shield Rare 117 1181 Melee Resistance I
Ranged Resistance III
Ubisoft Connect
Madu's Shield Common Melee Resistance I Blacksmith, Loot
Medjay Shield Common 114 1181 Melee Resistance I Default, Blacksmith, Loot
Medusa's Gaze Legendary 123 1202 Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption on Block III
Sleep on Block
Nomad's Bazaar
Metal Shield Common 115 1160 Melee Resistance III Blacksmith, Loot
Moonlit Shield Legendary 123 1202 Melee Resistance II
Ranged Resistance IV
Health on Parry
Purchase the First Civilization Pack DLC
Mut's Sorrow** Legendary 124 1202 Melee Resistance III
Ranged Resistance IV
Sleep on Block
Complete Follower or Leader
Palladium Legendary 123 1202 Melee Resistance III
Fire Resistance III
Bleeding on Block
Purchase the Gladiator Items Pack DLC, Nomad's Bazaar
Phalangite Shield Legendary 123 1223 Ranged Resistance II
Adrenaline on Parry III
Poison on Block
Loot, Memphis bureau, Nomad's Bazaar
Phalanx Shield Rare 117 1181 Melee Resistance II
Damage Absorption Rate II
Blacksmith, Loot
Reinforced Shield Legendary 123 1202 Melee Resistance IV
Ranged Resistance II
Health on Parry
Loot, Memphis bureau, Nomad's Bazaar
Remission Rare 119 1181 Melee Resistance III
Ranged Resistance III
Complete Fires of Dionysias
Savannah Rare 117 1181 Ranged Resistance III
Fire Resistance I
Purchase the Tribal Pack DLC, Nomad's Bazaar
Scorpio Legendary 123 1202 Ranged Resistance II
Damage Absorption Value III
Poison on Block
Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar
Scorpion Shield Legendary 123 1202 Adrenaline on Parry IV
Damage Absorption Value II
Poison on Block
Purchase the Undead Pack DLC
Shield of Aaru Legendary 124 1223 Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption Value III
Sleep on Block
Trial of the Gods (complete 3 community challenges)
Shield of Hilarus Rare 119 1181 Melee Resistance III
Damage Absorption Value III
Complete The Champion
Snakes on a Shield Legendary 123 1202 Adrenaline on Parry III
Damage Absorption Rate III
Poison on Block
Purchase the Desert Cobra Pack DLC
SPQR Legendary Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption Value II
Bleeding on Block
Helix Store, Nomad's Bazaar
Sun and Moon Legendary 122 1202 Ranged Resistance III
Fire Resistance II
Bleeding on Block
Purchase the Horus Pack DLC
Tomb Protector Legendary 124 1223 Melee Resistance III
Ranged Resistance III
Sleep on Block
Trial of the Gods (complete 3 normal fights)
Vincit qui Patitur Legendary 122 1202 Melee Resistance III
Adrenaline on Parry II
Health on Parry
Purchase the Roman Centurion Pack DLC
Wooden Shield Common 114 1160 Melee Resistance II Blacksmith, Loot
Worn Shield Common 114 1160 Ranged Resistance II Blacksmith, Loot
Ziedrich Legendary Ranged Resistance III
Damage Absorption Rate III
Bleeding on Block
Complete A Gift from the Gods

**Only available after downloading The Curse of the Pharaohs

Anglo-Saxon England (9th century)[]

Light Shields[]

Name Class Max Block Max Attack Max Weight Availability
Blodwulf Wolf Complete Glory Regained
Briton Shield Wolf Loot chest beneath the Temple of Mithras, London
Broken Wings Raven Purchase the Gothic Pack
Celtic Cross Shield Wolf Purchase for 350 Helix Credits
Carolingian Shield Raven Carolingian Dynasty Gear Pack
Drekar Shield Bear Purchase from merchant for 500 silver
Gilded Shield Wolf Purchase the Hearthweru Pack
God's Ire Wolf Purchase the Taranis Pack
Gorgon Shield Raven Collect all Roman artifacts
Helgi's Shield Bear Purchase the Einherjar Pack
Hrafn Guard Raven Loot chest inside Venonis, Ledecestrescire
Huldufolk Shield Raven Purchase the Huldufolk Pack
Mōdraniht Ceremonial Shield Bear Purchase during Yuletide event
The Morrigan's Guard Raven Loot chest in Belas Knap
Raven Clan Shield Raven Obtained in Honor Bound
Shishi Guard Wolf Found in Cyne Belle Castle, Oxenefordscire
Sleipnir Shield Wolf
Spartan Shield Bear Found under old Gravesham bridge
Ursine Guard Wolf Berserker Pack
Véurr Raven Purchase the Black Raven Pack
Winged Shield Wolf Purchase the Valkyrie Pack

Heavy Shields[]

Name Class Max Block Max Attack Max Weight Availability
Hircocervus Scale Bear Purchase the Draugr Pack
Icewall Wolf Purchase the Niflheim Pack
Kite Shield Bear Loot chest in Wandrie settlement, Grantebridgescire
Kraken Shield Bear Purchase the Premium Starter Pack
Múspell's Wall Bear Purchase the Hel's Damnation Pack
Oaken Kite Shield Wolf Found in Maeldun, Essexe
Plank and Buckler Bear Loot chest in Sutton Hoo, East Anglia
Royal Guard Raven Purchase from merchant for 500 silver
Rune Shield Bear Complete Viking for Hire
Saint George's Tower Shield Bear Raid River Exe
Sarcophagus Shield Wolf Loot chest in Dhustone Quarry, Sciropescire

Norse-Gaelic Ireland (9th century)[]

Light Shields[]

Name Class Max Block Max Attack Max Weight Availability
Thorgest's Shield Wolf Defeat last two drengir of Thorgest and loot his skeleton in the middle of Lough Neagh.
Rus' Shield Bear Traded for in Dublin, Ireland

Behind the scenes[]

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A shield from Project Legacy

In Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles, shields are used in two areas by Crusaders as a means to block the exit of the player, thereby forcing a duel with a particular enemy. Once the fight was over, the player must use the skill Shield Bash to break through the barricade by directly charging through it.

In the crafting system of Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, one shield is made from four bars of copper, two bars of tin, and one set of pine logs. This suggests that the metal plating of the shields are forged from bronze, yet they appear to be iron. Two shields and one shield in turn are used to train one group of swordsmen and one Roman sentry respectively.

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