Quick Summary: Shield of Light là block retaliation skill mới trong 3.28 Mirage — khi block một hit, trigger sweep của shield unleash wave of light trong cone. Waves cũng emanate từ allies trong radius. Str/Int hybrid với natural block synergy.

Overview

• Skill Name: Shield of Light
• Skill Type: Active Attack / Trigger (Strength/Intelligence hybrid)
• Gem Color: Red
• Gem Tags: Attack, AoE, Fire, Shield
• Trigger Condition: Block a hit
• Release: 3.28 Mirage (skill mới)

How It Works

Core Mechanic

Shield of Light là một retaliation skill được trigger khi bạn block:

1. Block Trigger: Khi bạn block một hit
2. Shield Sweep: Retaliate với sweep của shield
3. Wave of Light: Unleash cone-shaped wave of light
4. Ally Waves: Additional waves emanate từ allies trong radius around first target struck

Unique Features

1. Trigger-Based

• Not manually cast
• Requires successful block để trigger
• Encourages high block builds

2. Multi-Wave Mechanic

• Primary wave từ your position
• Secondary waves từ allies trong radius
• Waves emanate toward first target struck

3. Cone AoE

• Wave spreads trong cone shape
• Directional targeting based on blocked attack source

Ally Wave Interaction

Your position → Primary wave → First target struck
                    ↓
Allies in radius → Secondary waves → Same target

Implications:

• Party play = more waves = more damage
• Minion builds = minions may count as "allies"
• Solo play = only primary wave

Scaling Vectors

Primary Scaling

1. Block Chance — Higher block = more triggers
2. Attack Damage — Base damage scaling
3. Fire/Elemental Damage — Damage type scaling
4. AoE — Larger cone = better coverage

Defensive Synergy

Shield of Light naturally pairs với:

• Max block builds — 75%+ block chance
• Spell block — Aegis Aurora, Glancing Blows
• Block recovery — Faster block animation

Potential Builds

1. Max Block Guardian

• Guardian's natural block synergies
• Shield of Light as free damage on block

2. Gladiator Block Build

• Gladiator's block bonuses
• Shield of Light + existing retaliation

3. CI/ES Block (Aegis Aurora)

• High ES recovery on block
• Shield of Light adds damage layer

Gem Links & Synergies

Recommended Support Gems

Core (Theorycraft):

Ascendancy Compatibility

Templar Guardian (Best Fit)

• Bastion of Hope: Attack damage block chance
• Time of Need: Curse/ailment removal (buffed trong 3.28)
• New 3.28: Marshal of Divinity

Duelist Gladiator

• Violent Retaliation: Damage on block already exists
• Versatile Combatant: Spell block

Comparison với Similar Skills

Key Difference: Shield of Light adds ally wave mechanic — unique party/minion synergy.

Best Use Cases

Strengths:

• Free damage on block — no active casting
• Ally wave mechanic = party/minion synergy
• Natural block build synergy

Weaknesses:

• Requires block — useless without block investment
• Trigger-dependent — inconsistent without max block
• Pre-league theorycraft — untested

Quest Rewards

• Templar: Intruders in Black (Act 2)
• Scion: Purchase từ Yeena after quest

Changelog