Shield Keyword — How It Works in Riftbound

Section 814 — 11 rules

What is Shield in Riftbound?

Shield is a Passive Ability keyword. It is functionally short for "While I am a defender, I have +X [M]."

814.1.: Shield is a Passive Ability keyword.
814.1.a.: It is present on Units.
814.1.b.: Shield is formatted as "Shield [X]".
814.1.b.1.: The X is referenced in the functional text of the ability.
814.1.b.2.: The X is referred to as the Shield Value.
814.1.b.3.: If X is omitted, it is presumed to be 1.
814.1.c.: It is functionally short for "While I am a defender, I have +X [M]."
814.1.d.: Being a defender means the Unit has gained the Defender designation during Combat. See rule 459. Combat for more information.
814.1.d.1.: Shield remains in effect as long as the Unit maintains the Defender designation.
814.2.: If a Unit has Shield, or has been granted Shield, and is granted Shield by an additional source, the Shield Value of all granted Shield keywords is summed. Example: Stalwart Poro has Shield. It is chosen as the target of Block, which says "Give a unit [Shield 3] and [Tank] this turn." After Block resolves, Stalwart Poro has Shield 4 this turn.
814.3.: Shield, and whether or not a unit has Shield, is a characteristic of the Unit and may be checked or referenced by other Game Effects.