Shields are an important part of a warrior's arsenal in Essenia, providing protection against enemy attacks and enabling counterattacks. There are various types of shields, each of which can be enchanted with runes to enhance their defense or magical effectiveness.
- Round Shield
- Shield of Light – Enchanted with a rune of light, it creates a protective glow around the warrior that blinds enemies.
- Shield of Fire – Surrounds the warrior with a fiery aura, igniting enemies with each hit.
- Elemental Shield – A shield that changes its properties depending on the element (fire, water, earth, or air), providing protection against corresponding attacks.
- Tower Shield
- Titan Shield – A massive shield covered with earth runes, increasing the shield's durability and providing additional defense against attacks.
- Thunder Shield – A shield enchanted with a rune of air, reflecting ranged attacks and creating electrical discharges upon blocking.
- Moonlight Shield – Protects against magical attacks and can reflect light spells from enemies.
- Spiked Shield
- Executioner's Spiked Shield – A shield with sharp spikes, enchanted to increase damage in close combat, dealing piercing damage when blocking.
- Blood Shield – Enchanted with a rune of darkness, it absorbs part of the damage and restores the warrior's health with successful blocks.
- Storm Shield – When blocking hits, the shield creates air bursts that knock back enemies.