Shield Mastery

Job Trait Overview Game Description: Grants bonus TP when blocking an attack with a shield. TP bonus is granted when shield blocking physical attacks; no TP bonus if not shield blocked. TP bonus is not granted if the wielder receives no damage from the attack. Prevents spell interruption from attacks that are blocked with the shield during spell casting. Any attacks that are not blocked by the shield still have a chance to interrupt. This Job Trait is always active. Further Notes: There are three levels of Shield Mastery, obtained at: Level 25, Level 50, and Level 75. It's speculated that on shield block, one would gain 1 extra TP with Shield Mastery I, 2 TP with Shield Mastery II, and 3 TP with Shield Mastery III. Another theory holds that Store TP enhances the TP bonus. See FFXIOnline for more discussion on the effects of this Job Trait. Equipment that Enhances this Trait None History Added in April 18, 2006 Update. Spell interrupt prevention effect added in December 18, 2006 Update.

Shield Mastery I Obtained: Paladin Level 25 Shield Mastery II Obtained: Paladin Level 50 Shield Mastery III Obtained: Paladin Level 75