
Shield Mods
12 prefixes and 20 suffixes that roll on shields, every tier with its item level✓ Checked against game files · 0.5.5
Shields in Path of Exile 2 roll 12 prefix and 20 suffix modifiers, 201 tiers in all; the best tiers need item level 82. Not every shield rolls every one: 57 bases share 3 modifier pools — pick a base to see its own. Patch 0.5.5, from the game files.
Prefixes (12)
+(175–189) to maximum Lifeprefix · 11 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Vigorous | 70 | +(175–189) to maximum Life |
| T2 | Fecund | 65 | +(150–174) to maximum Life |
| T3 | Athlete's | 60 | +(120–149) to maximum Life |
| T4 | Virile | 54 | +(100–119) to maximum Life |
| T5 | Rotund | 46 | +(85–99) to maximum Life |
| T6 | Robust | 38 | +(70–84) to maximum Life |
| T7 | Stout | 33 | +(60–69) to maximum Life |
| T8 | Stalwart | 24 | +(40–59) to maximum Life |
| T9 | Sanguine | 16 | +(30–39) to maximum Life |
| T10 | Healthy | 6 | +(20–29) to maximum Life |
| T11 | Hale | 1 | +(10–19) to maximum Life |
(101–110)% increased Armour and Energy ShieldOnly on bases with Energy Shieldprefix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Interpermeated | 75 | (101–110)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T2 | Inspired | 65 | (92–100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T3 | Interpolated | 60 | (80–91)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T4 | Inculcated | 54 | (68–79)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T5 | Infused | 46 | (56–67)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T6 | Instilled | 33 | (43–55)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T7 | Ingrained | 16 | (27–42)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
| T8 | Infixed | 2 | (15–26)% increased Armour and Energy Shield |
(39–42)% increased Armour and Energy Shield+(95–136) to Stun ThresholdOnly on bases with Energy Shieldprefix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Sentinel's | 74 | (39–42)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(95–136) to Stun Threshold |
| T2 | Warden's | 63 | (33–38)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(64–94) to Stun Threshold |
| T3 | Guardian's | 48 | (27–32)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(41–63) to Stun Threshold |
| T4 | Keeper's | 38 | (21–26)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(25–40) to Stun Threshold |
| T5 | Protector's | 19 | (14–20)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(14–24) to Stun Threshold |
| T6 | Defender's | 10 | (6–13)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(8–13) to Stun Threshold |
+(128–149) to Armour+(37–42) to maximum Energy ShieldOnly on bases with Energy Shieldprefix · 7 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Saintly | 65 | +(128–149) to Armour +(37–42) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T2 | Consecrated | 60 | +(103–127) to Armour +(30–36) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T3 | Beatified | 54 | +(86–102) to Armour +(26–29) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T4 | Hallowed | 46 | +(72–85) to Armour +(22–25) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T5 | Sanctified | 33 | +(47–71) to Armour +(16–21) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T6 | Anointed | 16 | +(17–46) to Armour +(9–15) to maximum Energy Shield |
| T7 | Blessed | 1 | +(9–16) to Armour +(5–8) to maximum Energy Shield |
(25–30)% increased Block chanceprefix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Adamant | 65 | (25–30)% increased Block chance |
| T2 | Unrelenting | 33 | (20–24)% increased Block chance |
| T3 | Steadfast | 1 | (15–19)% increased Block chance |
(101–151) to (152–220) Physical Thorns damageprefix · 7 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Jagged | 74 | (101–151) to (152–220) Physical Thorns damage |
| T2 | Edged | 63 | (64–97) to (98–145) Physical Thorns damage |
| T3 | Spiked | 48 | (40–60) to (61–92) Physical Thorns damage |
| T4 | Pointed | 38 | (24–35) to (36–53) Physical Thorns damage |
| T5 | Barbed | 19 | (11–16) to (17–23) Physical Thorns damage |
| T6 | Spiny | 10 | (5–7) to (7–10) Physical Thorns damage |
| T7 | Thorny | 1 | (1–2) to (3–4) Physical Thorns damage |
(101–110)% increased Armour and EvasionOnly on bases with Evasionprefix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Victor's | 75 | (101–110)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T2 | Legend's | 65 | (92–100)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T3 | Hero's | 60 | (80–91)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T4 | Duelist's | 54 | (68–79)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T5 | Gladiator's | 46 | (56–67)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T6 | Fencer's | 33 | (43–55)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T7 | Brawler's | 16 | (27–42)% increased Armour and Evasion |
| T8 | Scrapper's | 2 | (15–26)% increased Armour and Evasion |
(39–42)% increased Armour and Evasion+(95–136) to Stun ThresholdOnly on bases with Evasionprefix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Warlord's | 74 | (39–42)% increased Armour and Evasion +(95–136) to Stun Threshold |
| T2 | General's | 63 | (33–38)% increased Armour and Evasion +(64–94) to Stun Threshold |
| T3 | Marshal's | 48 | (27–32)% increased Armour and Evasion +(41–63) to Stun Threshold |
| T4 | Magnate's | 38 | (21–26)% increased Armour and Evasion +(25–40) to Stun Threshold |
| T5 | Commander's | 19 | (14–20)% increased Armour and Evasion +(14–24) to Stun Threshold |
| T6 | Captain's | 10 | (6–13)% increased Armour and Evasion +(8–13) to Stun Threshold |
+(128–149) to Armour+(120–141) to Evasion RatingOnly on bases with Evasionprefix · 7 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Adaptable | 65 | +(128–149) to Armour +(120–141) to Evasion Rating |
| T2 | Resilient | 60 | +(103–127) to Armour +(95–119) to Evasion Rating |
| T3 | Sturdy | 54 | +(86–102) to Armour +(79–94) to Evasion Rating |
| T4 | Durable | 46 | +(72–85) to Armour +(65–78) to Evasion Rating |
| T5 | Flexible | 33 | +(47–71) to Armour +(42–64) to Evasion Rating |
| T6 | Pliant | 16 | +(17–46) to Armour +(11–41) to Evasion Rating |
| T7 | Supple | 1 | +(9–16) to Armour +(6–10) to Evasion Rating |
(39–42)% increased Armour+(95–136) to Stun ThresholdOnly on Armour basesprefix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Mammoth's | 74 | (39–42)% increased Armour +(95–136) to Stun Threshold |
| T2 | Elephant's | 63 | (33–38)% increased Armour +(64–94) to Stun Threshold |
| T3 | Rhino's | 48 | (27–32)% increased Armour +(41–63) to Stun Threshold |
| T4 | Armadillo's | 38 | (21–26)% increased Armour +(25–40) to Stun Threshold |
| T5 | Crab's | 19 | (14–20)% increased Armour +(14–24) to Stun Threshold |
| T6 | Beetle's | 10 | (6–13)% increased Armour +(8–13) to Stun Threshold |
+(249–277) to ArmourOnly on Armour basesprefix · 10 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Unmoving | 75 | +(249–277) to Armour |
| T2 | Abating | 65 | +(222–248) to Armour |
| T3 | Enveloped | 60 | +(191–221) to Armour |
| T4 | Encased | 54 | +(160–190) to Armour |
| T5 | Carapaced | 46 | +(128–159) to Armour |
| T6 | Plated | 33 | +(99–127) to Armour |
| T7 | Fortified | 25 | +(78–98) to Armour |
| T8 | Ribbed | 16 | +(57–77) to Armour |
| T9 | Studded | 8 | +(28–56) to Armour |
| T10 | Lacquered | 1 | +(16–27) to Armour |
(101–110)% increased ArmourOnly on Armour basesprefix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Impenetrable | 75 | (101–110)% increased Armour |
| T2 | Impregnable | 65 | (92–100)% increased Armour |
| T3 | Girded | 60 | (80–91)% increased Armour |
| T4 | Thickened | 54 | (68–79)% increased Armour |
| T5 | Buttressed | 46 | (56–67)% increased Armour |
| T6 | Lobstered | 35 | (43–55)% increased Armour |
| T7 | Layered | 16 | (27–42)% increased Armour |
| T8 | Reinforced | 2 | (15–26)% increased Armour |
Suffixes (20)
+(17–18)% to all Elemental ResistancesOnly on bases with Energy Shieldsuffix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Span | 80 | +(17–18)% to all Elemental Resistances |
| T2 | of the Rainbow | 68 | +(15–16)% to all Elemental Resistances |
| T3 | of Variegation | 54 | +(12–14)% to all Elemental Resistances |
| T4 | of the Kaleidoscope | 40 | +(9–11)% to all Elemental Resistances |
| T5 | of the Prism | 26 | +(6–8)% to all Elemental Resistances |
| T6 | of the Crystal | 12 | +(3–5)% to all Elemental Resistances |
+(44–50)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damagesuffix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Thermokryptance | 81 | +(44–50)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
| T2 | of Furring | 66 | +(38–43)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
| T3 | of Padding | 48 | +(32–37)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
| T4 | of Lining | 36 | +(26–31)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
| T5 | of Sheathing | 16 | +(20–25)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
| T6 | of Covering | 1 | +(14–19)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage |
+(24–27)% to Chaos Resistancesuffix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Bameth | 81 | +(24–27)% to Chaos Resistance |
| T2 | of Exile | 68 | +(20–23)% to Chaos Resistance |
| T3 | of Expulsion | 56 | +(16–19)% to Chaos Resistance |
| T4 | of Eviction | 44 | +(12–15)% to Chaos Resistance |
| T5 | of Banishment | 30 | +(8–11)% to Chaos Resistance |
| T6 | of the Lost | 16 | +(4–7)% to Chaos Resistance |
+(41–45)% to Cold Resistancesuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Haast | 82 | +(41–45)% to Cold Resistance |
| T2 | of the Ice | 71 | +(36–40)% to Cold Resistance |
| T3 | of the Polar Bear | 60 | +(31–35)% to Cold Resistance |
| T4 | of the Walrus | 50 | +(26–30)% to Cold Resistance |
| T5 | of the Yeti | 38 | +(21–25)% to Cold Resistance |
| T6 | of the Narwhal | 26 | +(16–20)% to Cold Resistance |
| T7 | of the Penguin | 14 | +(11–15)% to Cold Resistance |
| T8 | of the Seal | 1 | +(6–10)% to Cold Resistance |
(24–27)% increased Energy Shield Recharge RateOnly on bases with Energy Shieldsuffix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Suffusion | 81 | (24–27)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate |
| T2 | of Ardour | 66 | (20–23)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate |
| T3 | of Buffering | 48 | (16–19)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate |
+(41–45)% to Fire Resistancesuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Tzteosh | 82 | +(41–45)% to Fire Resistance |
| T2 | of Magma | 71 | +(36–40)% to Fire Resistance |
| T3 | of the Volcano | 60 | +(31–35)% to Fire Resistance |
| T4 | of the Furnace | 48 | +(26–30)% to Fire Resistance |
| T5 | of the Kiln | 36 | +(21–25)% to Fire Resistance |
| T6 | of the Drake | 24 | +(16–20)% to Fire Resistance |
| T7 | of the Salamander | 12 | +(11–15)% to Fire Resistance |
| T8 | of the Whelpling | 1 | +(6–10)% to Fire Resistance |
+(31–33) to IntelligenceOnly on bases with Energy Shieldsuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Virtuoso | 74 | +(31–33) to Intelligence |
| T2 | of the Savant | 66 | +(28–30) to Intelligence |
| T3 | of the Sage | 55 | +(25–27) to Intelligence |
| T4 | of the Philosopher | 44 | +(21–24) to Intelligence |
| T5 | of the Augur | 33 | +(17–20) to Intelligence |
| T6 | of the Prodigy | 22 | +(13–16) to Intelligence |
| T7 | of the Student | 11 | +(9–12) to Intelligence |
| T8 | of the Pupil | 1 | +(5–8) to Intelligence |
+(41–45)% to Lightning Resistancesuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Ephij | 82 | +(41–45)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T2 | of the Lightning | 71 | +(36–40)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T3 | of the Maelstrom | 60 | +(31–35)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T4 | of the Tempest | 49 | +(26–30)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T5 | of the Thunderhead | 37 | +(21–25)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T6 | of the Storm | 25 | +(16–20)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T7 | of the Squall | 13 | +(11–15)% to Lightning Resistance |
| T8 | of the Cloud | 1 | +(6–10)% to Lightning Resistance |
35% reduced Attribute Requirementssuffix · 5 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Proficient | 60 | 35% reduced Attribute Requirements |
| T2 | of the Skilled | 52 | 30% reduced Attribute Requirements |
| T3 | of the Talented | 40 | 25% reduced Attribute Requirements |
| T4 | of the Apt | 32 | 20% reduced Attribute Requirements |
| T5 | of the Worthy | 24 | 15% reduced Attribute Requirements |
+3% to Maximum Chaos Resistancesuffix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Harmony | 81 | +3% to Maximum Chaos Resistance |
| T2 | of Concord | 75 | +2% to Maximum Chaos Resistance |
| T3 | of Regularity | 68 | +1% to Maximum Chaos Resistance |
+3% to Maximum Cold Resistancesuffix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Mammoth | 81 | +3% to Maximum Cold Resistance |
| T2 | of the Tundra | 75 | +2% to Maximum Cold Resistance |
| T3 | of Furs | 68 | +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance |
+2% to all Maximum Elemental Resistancessuffix · 2 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Everlasting | 81 | +2% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances |
| T2 | of the Deathless | 75 | +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances |
+3% to Maximum Fire Resistancesuffix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Solar Storm | 81 | +3% to Maximum Fire Resistance |
| T2 | of the Molten Core | 75 | +2% to Maximum Fire Resistance |
| T3 | of the Bushfire | 68 | +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance |
+3% to Maximum Lightning Resistancesuffix · 3 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Lightning Rod | 81 | +3% to Maximum Lightning Resistance |
| T2 | of Shockproofing | 75 | +2% to Maximum Lightning Resistance |
| T3 | of Impedance | 68 | +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance |
+(31–33) to Strengthsuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Titan | 74 | +(31–33) to Strength |
| T2 | of the Leviathan | 66 | +(28–30) to Strength |
| T3 | of the Goliath | 55 | +(25–27) to Strength |
| T4 | of the Gorilla | 44 | +(21–24) to Strength |
| T5 | of the Lion | 33 | +(17–20) to Strength |
| T6 | of the Bear | 22 | +(13–16) to Strength |
| T7 | of the Wrestler | 11 | +(9–12) to Strength |
| T8 | of the Brute | 1 | +(5–8) to Strength |
+(254–304) to Stun Thresholdsuffix · 10 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Obsidian Skin | 72 | +(254–304) to Stun Threshold |
| T2 | of Corundum Skin | 63 | +(207–253) to Stun Threshold |
| T3 | of Adamantite Skin | 54 | +(164–206) to Stun Threshold |
| T4 | of Platinum Skin | 45 | +(125–163) to Stun Threshold |
| T5 | of Granite Skin | 36 | +(98–124) to Stun Threshold |
| T6 | of Steel Skin | 29 | +(73–97) to Stun Threshold |
| T7 | of Iron Skin | 22 | +(50–72) to Stun Threshold |
| T8 | of Stone Skin | 15 | +(30–49) to Stun Threshold |
| T9 | of Reinforced Skin | 8 | +(12–29) to Stun Threshold |
| T10 | of Thick Skin | 1 | +(6–11) to Stun Threshold |
+(31–33) to DexterityOnly on bases with Evasionsuffix · 8 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Phantom | 74 | +(31–33) to Dexterity |
| T2 | of the Jaguar | 66 | +(28–30) to Dexterity |
| T3 | of the Leopard | 55 | +(25–27) to Dexterity |
| T4 | of the Panther | 44 | +(21–24) to Dexterity |
| T5 | of the Falcon | 33 | +(17–20) to Dexterity |
| T6 | of the Fox | 22 | +(13–16) to Dexterity |
| T7 | of the Lynx | 11 | +(9–12) to Dexterity |
| T8 | of the Mongoose | 1 | +(5–8) to Dexterity |
Gain Deflection Rating equal to (24–26)% of Evasion RatingOnly on bases with Evasionsuffix · 6 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of Warping | 81 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (24–26)% of Evasion Rating |
| T2 | of Flexure | 66 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (21–23)% of Evasion Rating |
| T3 | of Diversion | 48 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (18–20)% of Evasion Rating |
| T4 | of Curvation | 36 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (15–17)% of Evasion Rating |
| T5 | of Bending | 16 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (12–14)% of Evasion Rating |
| T6 | of Deflecting | 1 | Gain Deflection Rating equal to (8–11)% of Evasion Rating |
Hits against you have (48–54)% reduced Critical Damage BonusOnly on bases with Evasionsuffix · 5 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Bastion | 81 | Hits against you have (48–54)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
| T2 | of Obstruction | 69 | Hits against you have (42–47)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
| T3 | of Interference | 58 | Hits against you have (35–41)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
| T4 | of Deadening | 45 | Hits against you have (28–34)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
| T5 | of Dulling | 33 | Hits against you have (21–27)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus |
8% additional Physical Damage ReductionOnly on Armour basessuffix · 5 tiers ›
| Tier | Name | Item level | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | of the Conservator | 77 | 8% additional Physical Damage Reduction |
| T2 | of the Protector | 66 | 7% additional Physical Damage Reduction |
| T3 | of the Sentry | 53 | 6% additional Physical Damage Reduction |
| T4 | of the Custodian | 41 | 5% additional Physical Damage Reduction |
| T5 | of the Watchman | 32 | 4% additional Physical Damage Reduction |
Shields bases (57)
Blazon Crest Shield
Hardwood Targe
Splintered Tower Shield
Painted Tower Shield
Sigil Crest Shield
Pelage Targe
Braced Tower Shield
Barricade Tower Shield
Emblem Crest Shield
Studded Targe
Effigial Tower Shield
Crescent Targe
Jingling Crest Shield
Rampart Tower Shield
Chiseled Targe
Heraldric Tower Shield
Sectarian Crest Shield
Omen Crest Shield
Stone Tower Shield
Feathered Targe
Aged Tower Shield
Crucible Tower Shield
Ironwood Targe
Painted Crest Shield
Wayward Crest Shield
Stratified Targe
Engraved Crest Shield
Fur-lined Targe
Metalworked Tower Shield
Ancestor Tower Shield
Seer Crest Shield
Carved Targe
Cultist Tower Shield
Descry Crest Shield
Mercenary Targe
Bulwark Tower Shield
Dekharan Crest Shield
Polished Targe
Noble Tower Shield
Quartered Crest Shield
Stone Targe
Goldworked Tower Shield
Avian Targe
Glowering Crest Shield
Blacksteel Tower Shield
Intricate Crest Shield
Mammoth Targe
Royal Tower Shield
Baroque Targe
Fortress Tower Shield
Sekheman Crest Shield
Soaring Targe
Vaal Crest Shield
Vaal Tower Shield
Blacksteel Crest Shield
Golden Targe
Tawhoan Tower Shield
More for this class
- Item level breakpoints — which tiers item level 81 and 82 add
- Desecrated modifiers — the Abyssal Lords' mods for shields
- Regex generator — find these mods in your stash or a vendor
- Item mod tier checker — paste an item to see the tier of every mod on it
How many modifiers can roll on shields in PoE2?
12 prefixes and 20 suffixes, 201 tiers in all, in patch 0.5.5.
What item level do shields need for every mod tier?
Item level 82: no shield modifier tier needs more.



















