- For other uses, see Shield.
- Main article: Magic Effects (Morrowind)
- "This effect creates a magical shield around the subject's entire body. The spell adds its magnitude to the subject's Armor Rating."
- ―The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Construction Set[src]
Shield is a magic effect and a spell in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind that increases the armor rating. It is a member of the Alteration school of magic, governed by Willpower. Its base Magicka cost is 2.00 points.
Characters
The following people use this spell:
- Ahaz
- Albecius Colollius
- Avron Gols
- Fasile Charascel
- Mathesa Helvi
- Minabibi Assardarainat
- Nibani Maesa
- Raishi Erarbadon
- Shinammu Radansour
- Strillian Macro
- Tashpi Ashibael
- Urvel Dulni TR
- Vala Catraso
- Vampire Battlemages of the Clan Aundae
- Vulyne Rothari
Spells
The following spells consist of a Shield effect. They may include additional effects. See articles for details.
| Shield Spells | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Type | Cost
|
Magnitude Min. |
Magnitude Max. |
Duration (sec.) |
Range | Area (ft.) |
|
Base ID |
| Dagoth Ur Magicka | Ability | 0 | 50 | 50 | Constant | Self | 0 | dagoth_ur_shield_04 | |
| Dragon Skin | Power | 0 | 50 | 50 | 60 | Self | 0 | dragon skin | |
| Eye of Talos | Spell | 1 | 1 | 8 | 720 | Self | 0 | eye of talos | |
| Fifth Barrier | Spell | 150 | 50 | 50 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | fifth barrier |
| First Barrier | Spell | 30 | 10 | 10 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | first barrier |
| Fourth Barrier | Spell | 120 | 40 | 40 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | fourth barrier |
| Ghostgate Shrine Blessing | Spell | 14400 | 25 | 25 | 2880 | Touch | 0 | shrine_ghostgate_sp | |
| Second Barrier | Spell | 60 | 20 | 20 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | second barrier |
| Shield | Spell | 15 | 5 | 5 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | shield |
| Sixth Barrier | Spell | 180 | 60 | 60 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | sixth barrier |
| Third Barrier | Spell | 90 | 30 | 30 | 30 | Self | 0 | ✓ | third barrier |
| Warding Touch | Spell | 1 | 20 | 40 | 240 | Target | 0 | sp_touchprotect | |
| Woad | Power | 0 | 30 | 30 | 60 | Self | 0 | woad | |
| = Available for purchase from a spell merchant.
|
Merchants
The following spell merchants are purveyors of one or more spells consisting of a Shield effect:
| Shield Merchants | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Faction | MS | Location | Spell(s) |
| Aldaril | Imperial Legion | 10 | Buckmoth Legion Fort: Interior | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Diren Vendu | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Mora: Tower Services | Second Barrier |
| Elynu Saren | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Suran: Temple | Second Barrier |
| Ethasi Rilvayn * | Morag Tong | 10 | Balmora: Morag Tong Guild | Fourth Barrier Third Barrier |
| Farena Arelas * | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Uvirith: Arelas' House | Fourth Barrier Third Barrier |
| Felara Andrethi | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Aruhn: Tower Living Quarters | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Ferise Varo | None | 15 | Vos: Varo Tradehouse | First Barrier Second Barrier |
| Fevyn Ralen | Telvanni | 10 | Vivec, Telvanni Canton: Telvanni Waistworks, Mage | First Barrier Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Folvys Andalor | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Ald'ruhn: Temple | First Barrier Second Barrier |
| Gildan | Blades | 10 | Ald'ruhn: Gildan's House | Fifth Barrier Sixth Barrier |
| Heem-La | Mages Guild | 10 | Ald'ruhn: Mages Guild | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Imare | Hlaalu | 10 | Balmora: Hlaalu Council Manor | Fourth Barrier Third Barrier |
| J'Rasha | None | 15 | Vivec, Foreign Quarter: J'Rasha: Healer | Shield |
| Jeanne Andre TR | None | 9 | Mournhold: Great Bazaar, Magic Shop | Second Barrier |
| Malven Romori | Mages Guild | 10 | Vivec, Foreign Quarter: Mages Guild | Second Barrier |
| Marayn Dren | Mages Guild | 10 | Balmora: Mages Guild | First Barrier Second Barrier |
| Milar Maryon | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Vos: Services Tower | Second Barrier |
| Nebia Amphia | Imperial Legion | 10 | Ebonheart: Hawkmoth Legion Garrison | First Barrier |
| Nelso Salenim | Telvanni | 10 | Sadrith Mora: Telvanni Council House Entry | Fourth Barrier Third Barrier |
| Only-He-Stands-There | None | 10 | Balmora: South Wall Cornerclub | Second Barrier |
| Ranis Athrys | Mages Guild | 10 | Balmora: Mages Guild | Fifth Barrier Sixth Barrier |
| Rilvase Avani | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Ghostgate: Tower of Dawn | Second Barrier |
| Salen Ravel | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Maar Gan: Shrine | Second Barrier |
| Sharn gra-Muzgob | Mages Guild | 10 | Balmora: Mages Guild | Fifth Barrier |
| Solea Nuccusius | Imperial Legion | 10 | Moonmoth Legion Fort: Prison Towers | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Sonummu Zabamat | Ashlanders | 10 | Zainab Camp: Wise Woman's Yurt | Fourth Barrier |
| Tinaso Alan | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Mora: Tower Services | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Tunila Omavel * | Telvanni | 10 | Tel Uvirith: Omavel's House | Fifth Barrier Fourth Barrier |
| Tyermaillin | Blades | 10 | Balmora: Tyermaillin's House | Fifth Barrier Fourth Barrier Sixth Barrier |
| Uleni Heleran | Mages Guild | 10 | Sadrith Mora: Wolverine Hall, Mages Guild | Second Barrier Third Barrier |
| Ulmiso Maloren | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Ghostgate: Tower of Dawn Lower Level | Third Barrier |
| Uvele Berendas * | Redoran | 10 | Indarys Manor: Berendas' House | First Barrier |
| Zanmulk Sammalamus | Tribunal Temple | 10 | Gnisis: Temple | First Barrier |
* This person's services are available to faction members of a sufficient rank only.
Items
The following items consist of a Shield effect. They may include additional effects. See articles for details.
Apparel and jewelry
| Enchanted Apparel and Jewelry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Type | Magnitude Min. |
Magnitude Max. |
Duration (sec.) |
Item ID |
| Amulet of Heartheal | Amulet | 10 | 20 | 30 | artifact_amulet of heartheal |
| Amulet of Shield | Amulet | 5 | 5 | 10 | amulet of shield |
| Belt of the Armor of God | Belt | 10 | 10 | 30 | belt of the armor of god |
| Brawler's Belt | Belt | 5 | 5 | 10 | brawlers_belt |
| Champion Belt | Belt | 15 | 15 | 10 | champion belt |
| First Barrier Belt | Belt | 5 | 5 | 10 | first barrier belt |
| First Barrier Ring | Ring | 5 | 5 | 10 | first barrier ring |
| Herder's Belt | Belt | 5 | 5 | 10 | herder's belt |
| Hort-Ledd's Robe | Robe | 5 | 5 | 30 | hort_ledd_robe_unique |
| Hunter's Belt | Belt | 10 | 10 | 30 | hunter's belt |
| Khan Belt | Belt | 20 | 20 | 10 | khan belt |
| Second Barrier Belt | Belt | 10 | 10 | 30 | second barrier belt |
| Second Barrier Ring | Ring | 10 | 10 | 30 | second barrier ring |
| Third Barrier Belt | Belt | 15 | 15 | 10 | third barrier belt |
| Third Barrier Ring | Ring | 15 | 15 | 10 | third barrier ring |
Armor
| Enchanted Armor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Type | Magnitude (Min.) |
Magnitude (Max.) |
Duration | Item ID |
| Boneweave Gauntlet | Light Left Gauntlet | 10 | 10 | Constant | boneweave gauntlet |
| Ebony Mail | Medium Cuirass | 50 | 50 | Constant | ebon_plate_cuirass_unique |
| Mountain Spirit | Medium Cuirass | 10 | 10 | Constant | Mountain Spirit |
| Wraithguard | Heavy Right Gauntlet Heavy Left Gauntlet |
10 | 10 | Constant | wraithguard wraithguard_jury_rig |
Potions and scrolls
| Potions and Scrolls | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Type | 
|
|
Magnitude (Min.) |
Magnitude (Max.) |
Duration (sec.) |
Item ID |
| Potion of Heroism | Potion | 0.50 | 1456 | 30 | 30 | 60 | p_heroism_s |
| Scroll of the Fifth Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 156 | 25 | 25 | 30 | sc_fifthbarrier |
| Scroll of the First Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 68 | 5 | 5 | 30 | sc_firstbarrier |
| Scroll of the Fourth Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 134 | 20 | 20 | 30 | sc_fourthbarrier |
| Scroll of the Ninth Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 662 | 35 | 35 | 60 | sc_ninthbarrier |
| Scroll of the Second Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 90 | 10 | 10 | 30 | sc_secondbarrier |
| Scroll of the Sixth Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 178 | 30 | 30 | 30 | sc_sixthbarrier |
| Scroll of the Third Barrier | Scroll | 0.20 | 112 | 15 | 15 | 30 | sc_thirdbarrier |
Weapons
Weapon damage varies by attack type (chop, slash, or thrust). Refer to individual articles for detailed information.
| Enchanted Weapons | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Type | Magnitude (Min.) |
Magnitude (Max.) |
Duration (sec.) |
Item ID |
| Blessed Spear TR | Spear | 30 | 30 | Constant | ebony spear_blessed_unique |
| Light of Day | Blunt 1H | 20 | 20 | 5 | lightofday_unique |
Trivia
- This effect is best suited for a subject who is sparsely armored, or equipped in a variety of armor classes. Otherwise, fortifying the appropriate armor skill requires less Magicka to achieve an equal result.
- Shield cannot be used to circumvent the damage reduction cap of seventy-five percent (i.e. regardless of the effect's magnitude or the resulting armor rating, a minimum of twenty-five percent of incoming physical damage will always be inflicted).
- The Nerevarine begins the game with this spell if Alteration is a major skill.
See also
Bugs
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This section contains bugs related to Shield (Morrowind Spell). Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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- PC 360 Shield is subject to the Unarmored bug. If the Nerevarine is not wearing at least one piece of armor, the armor rating added by Shield is ineffective.[1]
Appearances
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (As Mage Armor)