Thunder Shield
shield -- survival
Base Damage
68
Tier
A
Scroll Type
survival
Class
shield
Ratings
PvE Rating4/5 -- Great
PvP Rating3/5 -- Good
Description
A shield crackling with electrical energy. Successful parries release a devastating lightning bolt at the attacker, rewarding skilled defensive play with powerful counter-attacks.
Critical Condition
Parry releases lightning bolt
Special Effect
Successful parry sends a lightning bolt at the attacker. Parry window is generous compared to other shields.
Strengths
- +Wide parry window
- +Lightning chains to nearby enemies
- +Good offensive shield
Weaknesses
- -Less damage than Ice Shield combos
- -Requires active parry play
- -Lightning damage falls off at high BC
Tips & Strategy
- 1The generous parry window makes this ideal for learning to parry.
- 2Lightning bolt can chain to nearby enemies for AoE damage.
- 3Pair with a heavy-hitting melee weapon to punish after parry stun.
Tags
ShieldParryLightning