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Shields: Item Level Breakpoints

Which modifier tiers each item level from 60 to 82 unlocks✓ Checked against game files · 0.5.5

Item level 82 unlocks 3 tiers on shields: T1 "of Haast" +(41–45)% to Cold Resistance; T1 "of Tzteosh" +(41–45)% to Fire Resistance; T1 "of Ephij" +(41–45)% to Lightning Resistance. Item level 81 unlocks 10 more, so an item level 81 shield can roll everything an 82 can except those 3. From item level 60 to 82, 74 tiers unlock in all. Patch 0.5.5, from the game files.

82
item level · 3 tiers
  • SuffixT1 of 8of Haast
    +(41–45)% to Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 8of Tzteosh
    +(41–45)% to Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 8of Ephij
    +(41–45)% to Lightning Resistance
81
item level · 10 tiers
  • SuffixT1 of 3of Suffusion
    (24–27)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
  • SuffixT1 of 6of Bameth
    +(24–27)% to Chaos Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 6of Thermokryptance
    +(44–50)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage
  • SuffixT1 of 2of the Everlasting
    +2% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances
  • SuffixT1 of 3of Harmony
    +3% to Maximum Chaos Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 3of the Mammoth
    +3% to Maximum Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 3of the Solar Storm
    +3% to Maximum Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 3of the Lightning Rod
    +3% to Maximum Lightning Resistance
  • SuffixT1 of 6of Warping
    Gain Deflection Rating equal to (24–26)% of Evasion Rating
  • SuffixT1 of 5of the Bastion
    Hits against you have (48–54)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
80
item level · 1 tier
  • SuffixT1 of 6of the Span
    +(17–18)% to all Elemental Resistances
77
item level · 1 tier
  • SuffixT1 of 5of the Conservator
    8% additional Physical Damage Reduction
75
item level · 9 tiers
  • PrefixT1 of 8Impenetrable
    (101–110)% increased Armour
  • PrefixT1 of 8Interpermeated
    (101–110)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  • PrefixT1 of 8Victor's
    (101–110)% increased Armour and Evasion
  • PrefixT1 of 10Unmoving
    +(249–277) to Armour
  • SuffixT2 of 2of the Deathless
    +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances
  • SuffixT2 of 3of Concord
    +2% to Maximum Chaos Resistance
  • SuffixT2 of 3of the Tundra
    +2% to Maximum Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT2 of 3of the Molten Core
    +2% to Maximum Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT2 of 3of Shockproofing
    +2% to Maximum Lightning Resistance
74
item level · 7 tiers
  • PrefixT1 of 7Jagged
    (101–151) to (152–220) Physical Thorns damage
  • PrefixT1 of 6Mammoth's
    (39–42)% increased Armour
    +(95–136) to Stun Threshold
  • PrefixT1 of 6Sentinel's
    (39–42)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
    +(95–136) to Stun Threshold
  • PrefixT1 of 6Warlord's
    (39–42)% increased Armour and Evasion
    +(95–136) to Stun Threshold
  • SuffixT1 of 8of the Phantom
    +(31–33) to Dexterity
  • SuffixT1 of 8of the Virtuoso
    +(31–33) to Intelligence
  • SuffixT1 of 8of the Titan
    +(31–33) to Strength
72
item level · 1 tier
  • SuffixT1 of 10of Obsidian Skin
    +(254–304) to Stun Threshold
71
item level · 3 tiers
  • SuffixT2 of 8of the Ice
    +(36–40)% to Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT2 of 8of Magma
    +(36–40)% to Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT2 of 8of the Lightning
    +(36–40)% to Lightning Resistance
70
item level · 1 tier
  • PrefixT1 of 11Vigorous
    +(175–189) to maximum Life
69
item level · 1 tier
  • SuffixT2 of 5of Obstruction
    Hits against you have (42–47)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
68
item level · 6 tiers
  • SuffixT2 of 6of the Rainbow
    +(15–16)% to all Elemental Resistances
  • SuffixT2 of 6of Exile
    +(20–23)% to Chaos Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 3of Regularity
    +1% to Maximum Chaos Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 3of Furs
    +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 3of the Bushfire
    +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 3of Impedance
    +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance
66
item level · 7 tiers
  • SuffixT2 of 3of Ardour
    (20–23)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
  • SuffixT2 of 8of the Jaguar
    +(28–30) to Dexterity
  • SuffixT2 of 8of the Savant
    +(28–30) to Intelligence
  • SuffixT2 of 8of the Leviathan
    +(28–30) to Strength
  • SuffixT2 of 6of Furring
    +(38–43)% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage
  • SuffixT2 of 5of the Protector
    7% additional Physical Damage Reduction
  • SuffixT2 of 6of Flexure
    Gain Deflection Rating equal to (21–23)% of Evasion Rating
65
item level · 8 tiers
  • PrefixT1 of 3Adamant
    (25–30)% increased Block chance
  • PrefixT1 of 7Saintly
    +(128–149) to Armour
    +(37–42) to maximum Energy Shield
  • PrefixT1 of 7Adaptable
    +(128–149) to Armour
    +(120–141) to Evasion Rating
  • PrefixT2 of 8Impregnable
    (92–100)% increased Armour
  • PrefixT2 of 8Inspired
    (92–100)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  • PrefixT2 of 8Legend's
    (92–100)% increased Armour and Evasion
  • PrefixT2 of 11Fecund
    +(150–174) to maximum Life
  • PrefixT2 of 10Abating
    +(222–248) to Armour
63
item level · 5 tiers
  • PrefixT2 of 6Elephant's
    (33–38)% increased Armour
    +(64–94) to Stun Threshold
  • PrefixT2 of 6Warden's
    (33–38)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
    +(64–94) to Stun Threshold
  • PrefixT2 of 6General's
    (33–38)% increased Armour and Evasion
    +(64–94) to Stun Threshold
  • PrefixT2 of 7Edged
    (64–97) to (98–145) Physical Thorns damage
  • SuffixT2 of 10of Corundum Skin
    +(207–253) to Stun Threshold
60
item level · 11 tiers
  • SuffixT1 of 5of the Proficient
    35% reduced Attribute Requirements
  • PrefixT2 of 7Consecrated
    +(103–127) to Armour
    +(30–36) to maximum Energy Shield
  • PrefixT2 of 7Resilient
    +(103–127) to Armour
    +(95–119) to Evasion Rating
  • PrefixT3 of 8Girded
    (80–91)% increased Armour
  • PrefixT3 of 8Interpolated
    (80–91)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  • PrefixT3 of 8Hero's
    (80–91)% increased Armour and Evasion
  • PrefixT3 of 11Athlete's
    +(120–149) to maximum Life
  • PrefixT3 of 10Enveloped
    +(191–221) to Armour
  • SuffixT3 of 8of the Polar Bear
    +(31–35)% to Cold Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 8of the Volcano
    +(31–35)% to Fire Resistance
  • SuffixT3 of 8of the Maelstrom
    +(31–35)% to Lightning Resistance

Below item level 60

127 more shields tiers unlock from item level 1 to 59. Every tier of every modifier, with its item level, is on each base type's page:

Questions

What changes between item level 81 and 82 on shields?

Item level 82 unlocks 3 tiers on shields: T1 "of Haast" +(41–45)% to Cold Resistance; T1 "of Tzteosh" +(41–45)% to Fire Resistance; T1 "of Ephij" +(41–45)% to Lightning Resistance. Item level 81 unlocks 10 more, so an item level 81 shield can roll everything an 82 can except those 3.

What item level do shields need for their best modifiers?

Item level 82: no shield modifier tier needs more.

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