! Skill level !! SP !! Effects
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| Unskilled || 0 || Shield max HP '''x1.0'''. Max Shield bashing: '''FT +1''', max '''2 swings''' when Shield bashing. Max '''1 attack''' during a Shield counter.
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| Basic || 50 || Shield max HP '''x1.2'''. Max Shield bashing: '''Normal accuracy''', max '''3 swings''' when Shield bashing. Max '''1 attack''' during a Shield counter.
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| Skilled || 100 || Shield max HP '''x1.5'''. Max Shield bashing: '''IR -1''', max '''4 swings''' when Shield bashing. Max '''2 attacks''' during a Shield counter.
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| Expert || 200 || Shield max HP '''x1.7'''. Max Shield bashing: '''IR -2''', max '''5 swings''' when Shield bashing. Max '''2 attacks''' during a Shield counter.
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| Master || 400 || Shield max HP '''x2.0'''. Max Shield bashing: '''FT -1 IR-2''', max '''6 swings''' when Shield bashing. Max '''3 attacks''' during a Shield counter.
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