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=Overview=
== Overview ==
'''Shield Customization''' (a subset of [[Weapon Customization]]) is essentially a costume option that is only available to characters using the [[Shield Defense]] powerset.
'''Shield Customization''' (a subset of [[Weapon Customization]]) is essentially a costume option that is only available to characters using the [[Shield Defense]] power set.


=Shield Selections=
== Shield Selections ==


==Standard Shields==
=== Standard Shields ===
Standard shields can be applied with a two-color pattern, on top of which can be placed a two-color emblem.
Standard shields can be applied with a two-color pattern, on top of which can be placed a two-color emblem.


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==Reinforced Shields==
=== Reinforced Shields ===
Reinforced Shields are riveted and edged, and do not accept a two-color pattern. Like standard shields, reinforced shields also accept a two-color emblem.
Reinforced Shields are riveted and edged, and do not accept a two-color pattern. Like standard shields, reinforced shields also accept a two-color emblem.


* Cavalier Shield - Reinforced
* Cavalier Shield - Reinforced
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==Elemental Shields==
=== Elemental Shields ===


* Dark Shield
* Dark Shield
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==Specialty Shields==
=== Specialty Shields ===


* Manhole Cover (color tintable)
* Manhole Cover (color tintable)
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==Unlockable Shields==
=== Unlockable Shields ===
The following shields are unlockable. Methods to unlock some of these shields is still being researched, but the following methods are the most widely speculated:
The following shields are unlockable.


* Ascendant Full Shield (Unlocked by Defeating 200 Council)* ''(Needs verification)''
'''NOTE:''' The Blue Steel shield was available at character creation during [[Closed Beta]] of [[Issue 13]], but was subsequently locked from character creation. Currently, it can only be used by custom [[critter]]s in [[Mission Architect]].
* Ascendant Half Shield (Unlocked by Defeating 200 Council)* ''(Needs verification)''
 
* Blue Steel (color tintable) (Unknown)
* Ascendant Full Shield (Defeat 200 Council)
* Talsorian Shield (color tintable) (Unlockable with 100 [[Vanguard Merit|Vanguard Merits]] at the [[Vanguard]] purchase station in the [[Rikti War Zone]])
* Ascendant Half Shield (Defeat 200 Council)
* Rularuu Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168371&bodyprev=#Post12168371] (Multiple methods, see the [[Unlockable Weapons|Unlockable_Weapons#Unlocking_the_Rularuu_Weapons]] page)
* Vanguard Shield (color tintable) (100 [[Vanguard Merit]]s)
* Roman Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168033&bodyprev=#Post12168033] (Unlocked with [[Centurion]] Badge)* ''(Needs verification)''
* Roman Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168033&bodyprev=#Post12168033] ([[Centurion Badge]] or [[Paragon Market]])
* Roman Engineer Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168033&bodyprev=#Post12168033] (Unlocked with [[Centurion]] Badge)* ''(Needs verification)''
* Roman Engineer Shield ([[Centurion Badge]] or [[Paragon Market]])
* Romulus Soldier Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168033&bodyprev=#Post12168033] (Unlocked with [[Centurion]] Badge)* ''(Needs verification)''
* Romulus Soldier Shield ([[Centurion Badge]] or [[Paragon Market]])
* Romulus General Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168033&bodyprev=#Post12168033] (Unlocked with [[Centurion]] Badge)* ''(Needs verification)''
* Romulus General Shield ([[Centurion Badge]] or [[Paragon Market]])
* Romulus Shield (color tintable) (Defeat [[Romulus Augustus]] in the last mission of the [[Imperious Task Force]])* ''(Needs verification)''
* Romulus Shield (color tintable) ([[Roman Badge]])
* Rularuu Shield [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=12168371&bodyprev=#Post12168371] (Multiple methods, see the [[Unlockable Weapons#Unlocking the Rularuu Weapons|Unlockable Weapons]] page)
* Nictus Shield (partially colour tintable) (Defeat [[Romulus Augustus#Nictus Powers|Nictus Romulus]] 5 times)




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Image:Ascendantfull.jpg|Ascendant Full Shield
Image:Ascendantfull.jpg|Ascendant Full Shield
Image:Ascendanthalf.jpg|Ascendant Half Shield
Image:Ascendanthalf.jpg|Ascendant Half Shield
Image:Bluesteelshield.jpg|Blue Steel
Image:Talsorianshield.jpg|Vanguard Shield
Image:Talsorianshield.jpg|Talsorian Shield
Image:Roman1a.jpg|Roman 1 - Texture A
Image:Roman1b.jpg|Roman 1 - Texture B
Image:Roman2a.jpg|Roman 2
Image:Roman3a.jpg|Roman 3 - Texture A
Image:Roman3b.jpg|Roman 3 - Texture B
Image:Roman4a.jpg|Roman 4 - Texture A
Image:Roman4b.jpg|Roman 4 - Texture B
Image:Roman4c.jpg|Roman 4 - Texture C
Image:Spartana.jpg|Spartan - Texture A
Image:Spartanb.jpg|Spartan - Texture B
Image:Romulusshield.jpg|Romulus Shield
Image:Romulusshield.jpg|Romulus Shield
Image:Rularuushield.jpg|Rularuu Shield
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[[Category:Gameplay]][[Category:Costumes]]
 
== Historical ==
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* The Vanguard unlockable shield was formerly called the '''Talsorian''' Shield. This was changed on [[Patch Notes/2009-11-12|November 12, 2009]].
 
== See Also ==
*[[Animation Customization]]
*[[Power Customization]]
*[[Weapon Customization]]
 
[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Costumes]]
[[Category:Customization]]

Latest revision as of 02:54, 16 July 2012

Overview

Shield Customization (a subset of Weapon Customization) is essentially a costume option that is only available to characters using the Shield Defense power set.

Shield Selections

Standard Shields

Standard shields can be applied with a two-color pattern, on top of which can be placed a two-color emblem.

  • Cavalier Shield
  • Knight Shield
  • Heater Shield
  • Kite Shield
  • Round Shield

Reinforced Shields

Reinforced Shields are riveted and edged, and do not accept a two-color pattern. Like standard shields, reinforced shields also accept a two-color emblem.

  • Cavalier Shield - Reinforced
  • Knight Shield - Reinforced
  • Heater Shield - Riveted
  • Kite Shield - Reinforced
  • Round Shield - Reinforced

Elemental Shields

  • Dark Shield
  • Energy Shield (color tintable)
  • Electrical Shield (color tintable)
  • Fire Shield (alter brightness of the base lava with color brightness)
  • Gem Shield (color tintable)
  • Ice Shield (alter opacity with color brightness)
  • Stone Shield (color tintable)
  • Geode Shield (color tintable)

Specialty Shields

  • Manhole Cover (color tintable)
  • PPD Riot Shield (color tintable and allows PPD and SWAT decals or emblems)
  • Riot Shield (color tintable and allows PPD and SWAT decals but not emblems)
  • Targe (color tintable; can be adorned with large or small spikes, which are also color tintable)
  • Tech Shield (color tintable)
  • Tech Shield 2 (color tintable)
  • Tribal Shield (color tintable; can be adorned with skull, tusks or both, which are also color tintable)

Unlockable Shields

The following shields are unlockable.

NOTE: The Blue Steel shield was available at character creation during Closed Beta of Issue 13, but was subsequently locked from character creation. Currently, it can only be used by custom critters in Mission Architect.


Historical

This section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

  • The Vanguard unlockable shield was formerly called the Talsorian Shield. This was changed on November 12, 2009.

See Also