Blocking

Getting started

Shields are sold at the general store and smithy, or made at an anvil.

Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

Why train it?

More Blocking improves defence when you use a shield.

Sell spare loot and supplies; keep equipment and food you need. Walking and combat skills help expeditions rather than paying coins directly.

Maximum level: 99. Open Skills in the game to see your current XP and next goal.

Unlocks & milestones

1. Level 5 (388 total XP): wear iron shields (from combat level 20) and gold-plated iron shields (from combat level 25)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

2. Level 15 (2,411 total XP): wear steel shields (from combat level 30) and gold-plated steel shields (from combat level 40)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

3. Level 30 (13,363 total XP): wear silver shields (from combat level 50) and gold-plated silver shields (from combat level 60)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

4. Level 40 (37,224 total XP): wear gold shields (from combat level 70)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

5. Level 50 (101,333 total XP): wear reinforced gold shields (from combat level 80)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

6. Level 60 (273,742 total XP): wear royal gold shields (from combat level 90), and wardenplate helm, wardenplate cuirass and wardenplate greaves (from combat level 85)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.

7. Level 70 (737,627 total XP): wear wardenplate shield (from combat level 85)

   Better shields help you absorb damage. Their combat level requirement still applies.