Lance Guard

Lance Guard is a unique Barbed Shield (Exceptional) that offers a rare combination of offensive and defensive mechanics. Requiring level 35, this shield features 20% Deadly Strike and 30% Faster Hit Recovery, making it appealing for physical damage dealers who want to maximize their crit potential.

Deadly Strike Synergy

The signature feature is 20% Deadly Strike, which gives you a one-in-five chance to deal double damage. When combined with other Deadly Strike sources like Laying of Hands, Gore Rider, or Highlord's Wrath, physical attackers can approach or reach 100% Deadly Strike, effectively doubling their damage output. This makes Lance Guard particularly valuable for melee builds that stack critical strike mechanics.

Defensive and Utility Stats

Beyond the offensive bonus, Lance Guard provides +70-120% Enhanced Defense, +50 To Life, and 30% Faster Hit Recovery. The FHR helps you recover quickly from stuns, while Attacker Takes Damage of 47 punishes enemies who hit you. The unique 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana converts incoming damage into mana, which can help sustain casters or hybrid builds. However, with no resistances or blocking bonuses, Lance Guard is primarily an offensive shield that sacrifices pure defense for damage potential.