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The DefectSkill

Shadow Shield

Energy
2
Rarity
Uncommon
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Gain 11 Block.
Channel 1 Dark.

Upgraded

Gain 15 Block.
Channel 1 Dark.
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Shadow Shield (Defect card)/images/cards/shadow_shield.webpGain 11 Block. Channel 1 Dark.

Decisions and interactions

Defect Frost and HailstormBaalorlord’s recorded five-card victory finishes with Darkness+, Dualcast+, Zap+, Shadow Shield+ and Defend+.Dark Orbs: choosing the moment and controlling the targetShadow Shield and Null combine a Dark source with another effect, helping the setup turn contribute more than a future promise.Baalorlord’s five-card Defect runBaalorlord’s April 18, 2026 run finished on Ascension 1 with Darkness+, Dualcast+, Zap+, Shadow Shield+ and Defend+.

Recorded examples

Baalorlord’s five-card Defect run artwork
Run study

Baalorlord’s five-card Defect run

An Ascension 1 victory with five upgraded cards, Orb damage and Swift draws. The recorded Fiddle differs from its current effect.

DefectRecorded runSmall deck
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

Related references

Baalorlord’s five-card Defect runRun studyThe DefectCharacter mechanics and starting kit
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