Item	Description
Skill	A new entry on your character card.
	Arrows lead from pre-requisite skills.
Replacement	Replaces another skill on your character card.
Restricted@	@ Requires an IC pre-requisite to purchase, e.g., a Training Facility or an IC tutor.
Lammie or Ritual#	# May only be available with a Ritual, or specific Lammie/Loresheet.

Shield Mastery (Expert)

Lists: Armourers Guild and Militia Guild.

Tier: 4

OSP Cost: 40

Pre-requisite to learn: Shield Mastery.

Requirements to use: Shield Use CS.

Replaces the Shield Mastery Occupational Skill. A character with this skill can use a shield to parry weapon blows inflicting the Normal or Enchanted (Non-Artefact) Crush effect without damaging the shield. This Occupational Skill will not alter any other damage effect that ignores armour.