
Fierce Shield
Mastery skillVery strongWhen initiating combat, has a 50% chance to halve attack damage taken in that combat, giving fragile attackers some protection when advancing to pressure a target.
ExampleA counterattack that would deal 20 damage deals 10 on activation and 20 otherwise; it does not activate when the enemy initiates.
Usage
When initiating combat, has a 50% chance to halve damage taken from attacks during that combat.
Very strongA high chance of reducing counterattack damage when initiating combat, useful for aggressive pressure.
Suited forAfter mastering Great Knight, gives more room for error to attackers who need to engage bosses but fear counterattacks.
NoteDoes not activate when the enemy initiates; without activation, damage is taken in full, so do not assume it is halved.