Monster Hunter World (MHW)

Shieldspire Effects & Abilities | Palico Gadgets

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This is a comprehensive guide on the Shieldspire, a Palico Gadget in Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to know what is a Shieldspire, its effects, and more!

What is a Shieldspire

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The Shieldspire is a Palico Gadget that has the purpose of defending and baiting large monsters. The Shieldspire can cause K.O. damage and draw large monsters away from you given the right circumstances. The Shieldspire can only be acquired once you befriend the Protectors, a Grimalkyne Tribe.

How To Track Protectors

Shieldspire Effects

Shieldspire Abilities

Ability Levels Description
Shieldspire Taunt 1 - 10 With this ability, your Palico can draw aggro from large monsters and defend itself at the same time.
Shieldspire Bash 6 - 10 With this ability, your Palico can draw aggro and bash large monsters, dealing K.O. damage. You can also manually command your palico to do this this at level 10.
Shieldspire Stooge
Iceborne Only
11 - 15 With this ability, your Palico can place a dancing stooge that can draw the attention of large monsters. The stooge can withstand multiple hits before breaking down. You can also manually command your palico to place this at level 15.

Effects per Level

Shieldspire Taunt

Shieldspire Taunt Aggro Guarantee Cooldown
1 80%. 120 secs.
2 90% 110 secs.
3 95% 100 secs.
4 100% 90 secs.
5 100% 90 secs.
6 100% 90 secs.
7 100% 90 secs.
8 100%. 90 secs.
9 100%. 90 secs.
10 100% 90 secs.

Shieldspire Bash

Shieldspire Bash Bash Damage Aggro Guarantee Cooldown
5 25 85% 180 secs.
6 25 85% 180 secs.
7 30 90% 160 secs.
8 35. 95%. 140 secs.
9 40 100% 120 secs.
10 45. 100% 120 secs.

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