"SHIELD USE"

Classes: 
  Fighter, Barbarian, Dreadlord, Paladin, Ranger, Valkyrie
  Rogue, Assassin, Bard, Demoniac
  Priest, Druid, Prophet, Templar
  Mage, Necromancer, Wizard

Shield Use has two separate effects, depending on class. Non-Fighters with
the skill can equip shields and bucklers up to the practiced rank.
Fighters that have Shield Use will have a chance to deflect enemy attacks,
reducing the incoming damage.  This requires a shield to be equipped.

Rank 2: Deflect missile attacks
Rank 4: Deflect while mounted
Rank 5: Deflect two-handed weapons
Rank 8: Deflect while in aggressive stance
Rank 10: Deflect with a buckler

Higher ranks will allow fighters to deflect larger amounts of damage and
increase the chance to deflect an attack.

Usage: This skill is automatic, and can be toggled with <toggle shield>

See Also: "SKILL RANKS"