Changes

There are no known shield attack [[skills]] in Diablo III, like the [[Paladin]]'s {{iw|smite Smite}} from Diablo 2. The only known shield-related [[traits]] are a couple possessed by the Barbarian. These are subject to change as development continues.

* '''Max points: '''3

* '''Description:''' Increases your chance to [[block]] attacks.

** Description: Increases the Barbarian's chance to block with a shield and the amount of damage he can block.

** Rank 1: +8% chance to block, +6 damage blocked.

==Blocking in Diablo II==