Shield Bash

This article is about the PvE action. For the PvP action, see Shield Bash (PvP).

 

Shield Bash

Acquired

GLA (actions)

Level

10

Type

Weaponskill

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Range

3y

Targeting

Enemy

Patch

2.0

“

Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Additional Effect: Stun
Duration: 6s

— In-game description

Shield Bash is an action unlocked at level 10. It is available for Gladiator / Paladin.

Gallery

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  Shield Bash animation.

History

• Patch 6.0 (2021-12-07): Potency changed from 110 to 100.
• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02):
  • TP cost was removed.
  • Now acquired at level 10 (previously level 18).

• Patch 3.1 (2015-11-10): TP cost was reduced from 150 to 120.
• Patch 2.0 (2013-08-27): Added.

Trivia

Shield Bash is a paladin skill first introduced in Final Fantasy XI.

Shield Bash has the longest stun duration in the game outside of Eureka, beating Low Blow's 5 second duration. However, since Shield Bash is a weaponskill (GCD) and not an ability, it's very rarely used.