Towers and Kite shields

[SwissArmySh]

<DIV>Hi guys.  I was wondering....  Is there any difference at all between Kites and Towers now after the revamp?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I know their block chances are even (15% I think) but do shields offer any mitigation, and if so are towers higher in general?  I thought that tower shields scale higher with their shield factor, but has this now changed?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks in advance as always :smileywink:</DIV>

[TunaBoo]

Seem to be identical. <div></div>

[Seomon]

<P>Paladin here (please don't kill me <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> )</P> <P>I was wondering the same thing, and since I can't see the stats on a Tower Shield, I was wondering if someone could post a pic of a Pristine Cedar Tower Shield (imbued or not doesn't matter) from after the update for me? I tried checking eq2players, but nothing's been updated yet.</P>

[Grumpy_Warrior_01]

<P>Seems like I remember there's a new combat art only for tower shields that lets you take three massive hits or something, but it damages the shield each time so you have to get it repaired.  This is not to say there won't be a similar spell for kite shields.  Otherwise I guess the stats 'n procs on towers can be tweaked to give the warriors some exclusive advantages (or disadvantages).</P> <P>From the Combat/Spell Changes thread:</P><FONT color=#ff6600 size=4>Character Attributes</FONT> <P><FONT color=#ffff00><STRONG>Avoidance</STRONG></FONT></P> <LI>Shields now have the following base chances to Block: Tower (10%), Kite (10%), Round (5%), Buckler (3%). Your chances to Block scale up or down based on the con of your opponent.</LI> <P> </P> <P> </P> <UL></UL>

[RafaelSmith]

If Tower/Kite shield are always 10% what does the different Shield Factor value on various shields mean? <div></div>

[SwissArmySh]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> RafaelSmith wrote:<BR>If Tower/Kite shield are always 10% what does the different Shield Factor value on various shields mean?<BR><BR><BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>I'm wondering the same</DIV>

[TunaBoo]

10% is common crafted rare crafted is maybe 15% fabled is 18% (this is what my shield is.. rare crafted % is a guess) <div></div>

[Chog]

The Shiny Brass Shield (kite) and the T5 Rare crafted tower shield have the same shield factor.  Stats and procs are the only difference.