Stormguild

Stormguild is a unique Large Shield designed for lightning-themed defense. With a level requirement of 13, this Normal-tier shield provides solid blocking and specialized protection against lightning damage, making it a decent choice for characters progressing through Act 2 and 3 of Normal difficulty.

Lightning Defense

As its name suggests, Stormguild specializes in lightning protection. It offers Lightning Resist +25%, adds 1-6 Lightning Damage to your attacks, and punishes attackers with Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 3. The Magic Damage Reduced By 1 provides minor protection against elemental attacks.

Blocking and Defense

With +30% Increased Chance of Blocking, +50-60% Enhanced Defense, and +30 Defense, Stormguild offers respectable defensive capabilities. Paladins can achieve 72% base chance to block, while even Druids, Necromancers, and Sorceresses reach 62% base block. These stats make it serviceable through Normal difficulty, though its lack of all-resist or more impactful bonuses means you'll replace it once you reach Nightmare.