The Shield buff provides temporary damage absorption, protecting the character from a certain amount of incoming damage. The shield will absorb damage up to its capacity before disappearing.
Effects
Absorbs incoming damage up to a specific capacity
Reduces the damage the character would otherwise take
Once the total absorbed damage reaches the shield's capacity, the buff expires
Duration
The duration of the Shield buff varies depending on the source that applied it
The effect ends when the shield's absorption capacity is fully used
Sources
Potions of Shield can grant this effect
Some equipment may provide this buff under certain conditions
Various spells and abilities in the game may grant shield protection
Mechanics
The shield absorbs damage before it reaches the character's health
Damage exceeding the remaining shield capacity will damage the character normally
The shield's remaining capacity is typically visible in the buff display