# Shields
When a shield is triggered, a defense amount  is stacked for use against the next successful incoming attack from your opponent. This defense can block damage during the same turn if triggered as fast or faster than your opponent's weapon. If a shield triggers after your opponent's card played this turn, the defense amount will be saved and used against the next successful incoming attack.
Standard shields block physical damage and aren't as effective against Magic attacks. The defense amount is subtracted in full from incoming Melee and Ranged damage. Only half of a regular shield's defense amount applies to incoming Magic damage (rounded down).
If a shield triggers while a previous saved defense amount exists, the previous amount is lost.
*“It would hurt less if you didn’t get hit! Maybe you should stand behind a wall. But since you can’t do that, use this shield instead. Hide behind it!”*\
*- Legion Trainer*
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