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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Energy Shield Explained

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Energy Shield is a Stats in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Read on to learn what skills and gems that have the Energy Shield tag, the modifiers, Uniques, and what Energy Shield is!

What is Energy Shield?

Energy Shield In-Game Description

A defensive feature that acts as an additional health pool beyond the character's base health points. This is displayed as a blue light on your health orb.

Energy Shield Uniques

Unique Gear with Energy Shield

Name Implicit and Modifiers
Crest of Ardura Jingling Crest Shield ImageCrest of Ardura Jingling Crest Shield
Shield
Grants Skill:
・Raise Shield
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Intelligence
・30-50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
・30-50% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
Alkem Eira Blazon Crest Shield ImageAlkem Eira Blazon Crest Shield
Shield
Grants Skill:
・Raise Shield
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-40% increased Block Chance
・30-50% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・50-70 to Maximum Mana
・Damage Blocked is recouped as Mana
Candlemaker Sombre Gloves ImageCandlemaker Sombre Gloves
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-80% increased Energy Shield
・20-40% to Fire Resistance
・10-20% reduced Cold Resistance
・Chance to Ignite is doubled
・+20-40% increased Fire Damage
・10-20% reduced Cold Damage
Apron of Emiran Hermit Garb ImageApron of Emiran Hermit Garb
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-50% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Dexterity
・40-60% reduced Bleeding Duration on you
・Bleeding you inflict is Aggravated
Husk of Dreams Shaman Mantle ImageHusk of Dreams Shaman Mantle
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% Increased Armour and Energy Shield
・-10% to Fire Resistance
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・20-30% increased Flask Charges used
・50% chance for Flasks you use to not consume Charges
Necromantle Bone Raiment ImageNecromantle Bone Raiment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Life
・+30-50 to maximum Mana
・Minions gain 20-30% of their Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
・Minions Revive 50% faster
・Minions have +17-23% to Chaos Resistance
The Black Doubt HexerThe Black Doubt Hexer's Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-30 to Intelligence
・Damage over Time bypasses your Energy Shield
・While not on Full Life, Sacrifice 10% of Mana per Second to Recover that much Life
・+10-20% to Cold Resistance
The Black Doubt HexerThe Black Doubt Hexer's Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-30 to Intelligence
・Damage over Time bypasses your Energy Shield
・While not on Full Life, Sacrifice 10% of Mana per Second to Recover that much Life
・+10-20% to Cold Resistance
Prayers for Rain Keth Raiment ImagePrayers for Rain Keth Raiment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-15 to Intelligence
・30% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge
・Energy Shield Recharge is not interrupted by Damage if Recharge began recently
・+10-20% to Lightning Resistance
Prayers for Rain Keth Raiment ImagePrayers for Rain Keth Raiment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-15 to Intelligence
・30% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge
・Energy Shield Recharge is not interrupted by Damage if Recharge began recently
・+10-20% to Lightning Resistance
Prayers for Rain Keth Raiment ImagePrayers for Rain Keth Raiment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-15 to Intelligence
・30% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge
・Energy Shield Recharge is not interrupted by Damage if Recharge began recently
・+10-20% to Lightning Resistance
Demon Stitcher Intricate Gloves ImageDemon Stitcher Intricate Gloves
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Energy Shield
・+80-120 to maximum Life
・6-12% increased Cast Speed
・Sacrifice 5-15% of Life to gain that much Energy Shield when you Cast a Spell
Demon Stitcher Intricate Gloves ImageDemon Stitcher Intricate Gloves
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Energy Shield
・+80-120 to maximum Life
・6-12% increased Cast Speed
・Sacrifice 5-15% of Life to gain that much Energy Shield when you Cast a Spell
Shackles of the Wretched Aged Cuffs ImageShackles of the Wretched Aged Cuffs
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-50% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・You cannot be Chilled for 6 seconds after being Chilled
・You cannot be Frozen for 6 seconds after being Frozen
・You cannot be Ignited for 6 seconds after being Ignited
・You cannot be Shocked for 6 seconds after being Shocked
・Curses you inflict are reflected back to you
Killjoy Linen Wraps ImageKilljoy Linen Wraps
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-60% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+30-50 to maximum Life
・Life Flasks do not recover Life
・On-Kill Effects happen twice
・20-30% increased Critical Damage Bonus
KitokoKitoko's Current Jewelled Gloves
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-50% increased Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Dexterity
・10-15% reduced Attack and Cast Speed
・Lightning damage from Hits Contributes to Electrocution Buildup
Luminous Pace Straw Sandals ImageLuminous Pace Straw Sandals
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・10% increased movement Speed
・+5-10 to Intelligence
・20-30% reduced Energy Shield Recharge rate
・100% faster start of Energy Shield recharge
・+20-30 to maximum Energy Shield
Luminous Pace Straw Sandals ImageLuminous Pace Straw Sandals
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・10% increased movement Speed
・+5-10 to Intelligence
・20-30% reduced Energy Shield Recharge rate
・100% faster start of Energy Shield recharge
・+20-30 to maximum Energy Shield
Wake of Destruction Secured Leggings ImageWake of Destruction Secured Leggings
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-60% Increased Armour and Energy Shield
・Adds 1 to 30-50 Lightning damage to attacks
・Drop Shocked Ground while moving, lasting 8 seconds
・10% increased Movement Speed
Wanderlust Wrapped Sandals ImageWanderlust Wrapped Sandals
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・20% increased movement Speed
・+10-20 to maximum Energy Shield
・+5 to Dexterity
・Your speed is unaffected by slows
Bronzebeard Horned Crown ImageBronzebeard Horned Crown
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・10% reduced Movement Speed
・X% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・X to maximum Life
・X% reduced Effect of Chill on you
・X% reduced effect of Ignite on you
・X% reduced effect of Shock on you
Crown of Thorns Twig Circlet ImageCrown of Thorns Twig Circlet
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・+100-150 to maximum Energy Shield
・Lose 5 Life when you use a Skill
・3-5 to 6-10 Physical Thorns damage
・Pain Attunement
Forbidden Gaze Chain Tiara ImageForbidden Gaze Chain Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+3-5% to Maximum Cold Resistance
・+30-50% to Cold Resistance
・25% reduced Light Radius
Visage of Ayah Beaded Circlet ImageVisage of Ayah Beaded Circlet
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-80% increased Energy Shield
・10-15% increased Rarity of Items found
・20-30% increased Critical Hit Chance
・Eldritch Battery
・+10-20% to Lightning Resistance
The Three Dragons Solid Mask ImageThe Three Dragons Solid Mask
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・40-60% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+10-20% to all Elemental Resistances
・Fire Damage from Hits Contributes to Shock Chance instead of Ignite Chance and Magnitude
・Cold Damage from Hits Contributes to Ignite Chance and Magnitude instead of Chill Magnitude
・Lightning Damage from Hits Contributes to Freeze Buildup instead of Shock Chance
Crown of the Pale King Cultist Crown ImageCrown of the Pale King Cultist Crown
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-100% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・+40-80 to maximum Life
・10% increased Rarity of Items found
・Thorns damage is triggered by all Hits
・10-15 to 20-25 Physical Thorns damage
The Eternal Spark Crystal Focus ImageThe Eternal Spark Crystal Focus
Focus
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-70% increased Energy Shield
・+5 to maximum Lightning Resistance
・+20-30% to Lightning Resistance
・40% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while stationary
・40% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Deathrattle Twig Focus ImageDeathrattle Twig Focus
Focus
Fixed Modifiers:
・+10-20 to maximum Energy Shield
・20-40% increased Spell Damage
・+5-10 to Intelligence
・20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Kill an enemy
Deathrattle Twig Focus ImageDeathrattle Twig Focus
Focus
Fixed Modifiers:
・+10-20 to maximum Energy Shield
・20-40% increased Spell Damage
・+5-10 to Intelligence
・20% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Kill an enemy
Threaded Light Woven Focus ImageThreaded Light Woven Focus
Focus
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-70% increased Energy Shield
・30-40% increased Mana Regeneration
・20% increased Light Radius
・8-12% increased Spell Damage per 10 Spirit
Carrion Call Engraved Focus ImageCarrion Call Engraved Focus
Focus
Fixed Modifiers:
・+30-40 to maximum Energy Shield
・Minions have 20-30% increased maximum Life
・20-30% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
・Minions' Resistances are equal to yours
・Minions deal 20-30% increased Damage
Bitterbloom Feathered Robe ImageBitterbloom Feathered Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・50-100% increased Energy Shield
・+50-100 to Maximum Mana
・Energy Shield Recharge starts when you use a Mana Flask
Bitterbloom Feathered Robe ImageBitterbloom Feathered Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・50-100% increased Energy Shield
・+50-100 to Maximum Mana
・Energy Shield Recharge starts when you use a Mana Flask
Sierran Inheritance Marabout Garb ImageSierran Inheritance Marabout Garb
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-80% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+30-40% to Lightning Resistance
・30-50% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
・The Effect of Chill on you is reversed
・-15% to Cold Resistance
Sierran Inheritance Marabout Garb ImageSierran Inheritance Marabout Garb
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-80% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+30-40% to Lightning Resistance
・30-50% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
・The Effect of Chill on you is reversed
・-15% to Cold Resistance
Couture of Crimson Gilded Vestments ImageCouture of Crimson Gilded Vestments
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-100% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・25% reduced maximum Life
・40-60% reduced Bleeding Duration on you
・Life Leech can Overflow Maximum Life
Ghostwrithe Tattered Robe ImageGhostwrithe Tattered Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+100 to maximum Energy Shield
・+29-37 to Chaos Resistance
・50% of Maximum Life Converted to Energy Shield
Ghostwrithe Tattered Robe ImageGhostwrithe Tattered Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+100 to maximum Energy Shield
・+29-37 to Chaos Resistance
・50% of Maximum Life Converted to Energy Shield
The Dancing Mirage Wayfarer Jacket ImageThe Dancing Mirage Wayfarer Jacket
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・150-200% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+10-20% to Lightning Resistance
・20% less Damage taken if you have not been Hit Recently
・100% increased Evasion Rating if you have been Hit Recently
Gravebind Rope Cuffs ImageGravebind Rope Cuffs
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・40-60% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・Gain 7-10 Life per Enemy Killed
・Gain 4-6 Mana per Enemy Killed
・Enemies killed by anyone in your Presence count as being killed by you instead
・+10-15% to Cold Resistance
Plaguefinger Gauze Wraps ImagePlaguefinger Gauze Wraps
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・30-40% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・4-6% increased Attack Speed
・20-30% chance to Poison on Hit
・All Damage from Hits Contributes to Poison Magnitude
The Devouring Diadem Wicker Tiara ImageThe Devouring Diadem Wicker Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・60-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Intelligence
・+13-19% to Chaos Resistance
・Every 3 seconds, Consume a nearby Corpse to Recover 20% of Life
・+40-60 to maximum Life
AtziriAtziri's Disdain Gold Circlet
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Mana
・10-20% increased Rarity of Items found
・20-25% of Damage taken bypasses Energy Shield
・Gain 25-30% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
AtziriAtziri's Disdain Gold Circlet
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Mana
・10-20% increased Rarity of Items found
・20-25% of Damage taken bypasses Energy Shield
・Gain 25-30% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
Mask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara ImageMask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・120-160% increased Energy Shield
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・Cannot have Energy Shield
・Regenerate 0.05 Life per second per Maximum Energy Shield
Mask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara ImageMask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・120-160% increased Energy Shield
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・Cannot have Energy Shield
・Regenerate 0.05 Life per second per Maximum Energy Shield
Mask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara ImageMask of the Stitched Demon Feathered Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・120-160% increased Energy Shield
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・Cannot have Energy Shield
・Regenerate 0.05 Life per second per Maximum Energy Shield
Bones of Ullr Lattice Sandals ImageBones of Ullr Lattice Sandals
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・40-60% increased Energy Shield
・+20-40 to maximum Life
・+20-40 to maximum Man
・Undead Minions have 20% reduced Reservation
Windscream Feathered Sandals ImageWindscream Feathered Sandals
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・10-20% increased Movement Speed
・50-100% increased Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Intelligence
・Curses have no Activation Delay
・Curse Skills have 10-20% increased Cast Speed
Powertread Hunting Shoes ImagePowertread Hunting Shoes
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・10-15% increased Movement Speed
・60-80% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+10-20 to Intelligence
・+1 to Maximum Power Charges
・+12% to Critical Damage Bonus per Power Charge
Enfolding Dawn Pilgrim Vestments ImageEnfolding Dawn Pilgrim Vestments
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・50-100% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・+100 to Spirit
・+5-15% to all Elemental Resistances
・Intelligence provides no inherent bonus to Maximum Mana
Ghostmarch Threaded Shoes ImageGhostmarch Threaded Shoes
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・+30-50 to maximum Mana
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・Dodge Roll passes through Enemies
TetzlapokalTetzlapokal's Desire Votive Raiment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Energy Shield
・+20-30 to Strength
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
・Life Recharges
・+20-30 to Intelligence
The Covenant Altar Robe ImageThe Covenant Altar Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Energy Shield
・+100-150 to maximum Life
・5% of Spell Damage Leeched as Life
・Skills gain a Base Life Cost equal to 50% of Base Mana Cost
The Vertex Tribal Mask ImageThe Vertex Tribal Mask
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・20-30% increased Critical Hit Chance
・+13-17% to Chaos Resistance
・Equipment and Skill Gems have 50% reduced Attribute Requirements
Soul Tether Long Belt ImageSoul Tether Long Belt
Belt
Implicit: 15-20% increased Charm Effect Duration
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Energy Shield
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・You lose 5% of Energy Shield per second
・Excess Life Recovery from Leech is applied to Energy Shield
Soul Tether Long Belt ImageSoul Tether Long Belt
Belt
Implicit: 15-20% increased Charm Effect Duration
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Energy Shield
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・You lose 5% of Energy Shield per second
・Excess Life Recovery from Leech is applied to Energy Shield
Soul Tether Long Belt ImageSoul Tether Long Belt
Belt
Implicit: 15-20% increased Charm Effect Duration
Fixed Modifiers:
・+40-60 to maximum Energy Shield
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・You lose 5% of Energy Shield per second
・Excess Life Recovery from Leech is applied to Energy Shield
Rondel of Fragility Lunar Amulet ImageRondel of Fragility Lunar Amulet
Amulet
Implicit: +20-30 to maximum Energy Shield
Fixed Modifiers:
・15-30% increased Skill Speed
・20-30% increased Critical Hit Chance
・-30% to all Elemental Resistances
・30-50% increased Damage
Ligurium Talisman Lapis Amulet ImageLigurium Talisman Lapis Amulet
Amulet
Implicit: +10-15 to Intelligence
Fixed Modifiers:
・+30-40 to maximum Energy Shield
・+25-35 to Spirit
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・Life Regeneration is applied to Energy Shield instead
Ligurium Talisman Lapis Amulet ImageLigurium Talisman Lapis Amulet
Amulet
Implicit: +10-15 to Intelligence
Fixed Modifiers:
・+30-40 to maximum Energy Shield
・+25-35 to Spirit
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・Life Regeneration is applied to Energy Shield instead
The Everlasting Gaze Azure Amulet ImageThe Everlasting Gaze Azure Amulet
Amulet
Implicit: 20-30% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Fixed Modifiers:
・+50 to maximum Mana
・50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
・Gain 20-30% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
ShavronneShavronne's Satchel Fine Belt
Belt
Implicit: Flasks gain 0.17 charges per Second
Fixed Modifiers:
・20-30% reduced Flask Life Recovery rate
・+20-30 to Intelligence
・20-30% increased Flask Charges gained
・Life Recovery from Flasks also applies to Energy Shield
Ab Aeterno Grand Cuisses ImageAb Aeterno Grand Cuisses
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・15-30% increased Movement Speed
・60-80% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
・Dodge Roll avoids all Hits
・10% less Movement and Skill Speed per Dodge Roll in the past 20 seconds
Blessed Bonds Linen Wraps ImageBlessed Bonds Linen Wraps
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・+60-100 to Evasion Rating
・+30-50 to maximum Energy Shield
・Gain 25-35 Mana per Enemy Killed
・Inflict Cold Exposure on Igniting an Enemy
・Inflict Fire Exposure on Shocking an Enemy
・Inflict Lightning Exposure on Critical Hit
Keeper of the Arc Spiritbone Crown ImageKeeper of the Arc Spiritbone Crown
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・15-25 Life Regeneration per second
・15-25% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
・Alternating every 5 seconds: Take 30% less Damage from Hits or Take 30% less Damage over time
Morior Invictus Grand Regalia ImageMorior Invictus Grand Regalia
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・200-300% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
・5% Increase to 2 random stat per Socketed Rune or Soul Core
Sandstorm Visage Chain Tiara ImageSandstorm Visage Chain Tiara
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・+80-120 to maximum Energy Shield
・+20-30 to Dexterity
・Enemies in your Presence are Blinded
・Enemies in your Presence gain Critical Weakness every second
Sine Aequo Grand Manchettes ImageSine Aequo Grand Manchettes
Gloves
Fixed Modifiers:
・10-15% increased Skill Speed
・40-60% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
・Immobilize enemies at 50% buildup instead of 100%
・Enemies Immobilised by you take 25% less Damage
Beetlebite Velour Shoes ImageBeetlebite Velour Shoes
Boots
Fixed Modifiers:
・20-30% increased Movement Speed
・60-120% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
・Aggravate Bleeding on Enemies when they Enter your Presence
・100% increased Thorns damage
Skin of the Loyal Garment ImageSkin of the Loyal Garment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+5-40% to all Elemental Resistances
・Elemental Ailment Threshold is increased by Overcapped Chaos Resistance
・Armour is increased by Overcapped Fire Resistance
・Energy Shield is increased by Overcapped Cold Resistance
・Evasion Rating is increased by Overcapped Lightning Resistance
Skin of the Loyal Garment ImageSkin of the Loyal Garment
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+5-40% to all Elemental Resistances
・Elemental Ailment Threshold is increased by Overcapped Chaos Resistance
・Armour is increased by Overcapped Fire Resistance
・Energy Shield is increased by Overcapped Cold Resistance
・Evasion Rating is increased by Overcapped Lightning Resistance
MahuxotlMahuxotl's Machination Omen Crest Shield
Shield
Grants Skill:
・Raise Shield
Fixed Modifiers:
・333-666% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・333-666% increased effect of Socketed Soul Cores
Oaksworn Sigil Crest Shield ImageOaksworn Sigil Crest Shield
Shield
Grants Skill:
・Raise Shield
Fixed Modifiers:
・40-60% increased Block chance
・80-120% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・+50 to Spirit
・+17-23% to Chaos Resistance
VollVoll's Protector Ironclad Vestments
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・100-150% increased Armour and Energy Shield
・25% reduced maximum Mana
・25% chance to gain a Power Charge on Critical Hit
・+13-17% to Chaos Resistance
Solus Ipse Grand Visage ImageSolus Ipse Grand Visage
Helmet
Fixed Modifiers:
・+60-100 to maximum Mana
・25% increased Light Radius
・100-150% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
・Equipment and Skill Gems have 25% increased Attribute Requirements
・You can use two copies of the same Support Gem in different Skills
Temporalis Silk Robe ImageTemporalis Silk Robe
Body Armour
Fixed Modifiers:
・+100-150 to maximum Energy Shield
・+10-20% to all Elemental Resistances
・5-30% of Damage taken Recouped as Life
・5-30% of Damage taken Recouped as Mana
・Skills have -2-4 seconds to Cooldown

List of Unique Equipment

Energy Shield Modifiers

All Modifiers with Energy Shield

• X% increased Armour and Energy Shield
• X% increased Maximum Energy Shield
• X to maximum Energy Shield
• X% increased Energy Shield
• X% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
• X% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
• Gain X% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
• X% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus
• X% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
• X% of Maximum Life Converted to Energy Shield
• X% of Damage taken bypasses Energy Shield
• Gain X% of Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
• Minions gain X% of their Maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
• X% chance for Energy Shield Recharge to start when you Kill an Enemy
• Sacrifice X% of Life to gain that much Energy Shield when you Cast a Spell
• Gain X% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
• Energy Shield Recharge is not interrupted by Damage if Recharge began Recently
• X% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield

Energy Shield Skills

Energy Shield in Ascendancy Skills

Skill Effect
Temporal Rift ImageTemporal Rift Passively leaves afterimages of your recent past. Cast the Spell to return to the oldest afterimage, teleporting to that location and resetting your Life, Mana and Energy Shield to the values they had at the time.
Sorcery Ward ImageSorcery Ward Passively manifests a protective barrier which takes Elemental Damage from Hits for you until depleted. The barrier instantly recharges to its full value a short time after it stops taking damage or is fully depleted.
Meditate ImageMeditate Channels to Recharge Energy Shield. Can overcharge your Energy Shield up to double its normal maximum. Channelling ends when you take damage or your Energy Shield is double its normal maximum. This skill cannot be used if your Energy Shield is already double its normal maximum or you have no maximum Energy Shield.

List of Ascendancy Skills

Energy Shield in Passives

Skill Effect
Eldritch Battery ImageEldritch Battery ・Converts all Energy Shield to Mana
・Doubles Mana Cost
Eternal Youth ImageEternal Youth ・Life Recharges instead of Energy Shield
・Life Recovery from Flasks applies to Energy Shield instead
ZealotZealot's Oath ・Excess Life Recovery from regeneration is applied to Energy Shield
・Energy Shield does not Recharge
Pure Energy ImagePure Energy ・30% Increased maximum Energy Shield
・10 to Intelligence
Dampening Shield ImageDampening Shield ・28% Increased maximum Energy Shield
・Gain 12% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
Rapid Recharge ImageRapid Recharge ・25% Increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・25% Faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
Soul Bloom ImageSoul Bloom ・15% increased Energy Shield Recovery Rate
Refocus ImageRefocus ・30% Increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・20% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Essence Infusion ImageEssence Infusion ・40% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・10 to Intelligence
Illuminated Crown ImageIlluminated Crown ・20% Increased Light Radius
・70% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Helmet
Hallowed ImageHallowed ・20% increased Stun Recovery
・Gain 20% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
Heavy Buffer ImageHeavy Buffer ・40% Increased maximum Energy Shield
・5% of Damage taken bypasses Energy Shield
Void ImageVoid ・29% increased Chaos Damage
・Enemies you Curse have -3% to Chaos Resistance
Dependable Ward ImageDependable Ward ・25% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・25% Faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
Enhanced Barrier ImageEnhanced Barrier ・25% Increased maximum Energy Shield
・1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances
Glazed Flesh ImageGlazed Flesh ・3% of Damage Taken Recouped as Life, Mana and Energy Shield
Eldritch Will ImageEldritch Will ・3% increased maximum Life, Mana and Energy Shield
・Gain 20% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
Melding ImageMelding ・40% increased maximum Energy Shield
・10% reduced maximum Mana
Asceticism ImageAsceticism ・Stun Threshold is based on 30% of your Energy Shield instead of Life
Arcane Mixtures ImageArcane Mixtures ・25% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・mana Flasks gain 0.1 charges per second
Insightfulness ImageInsightfulness ・18% increased maximum Energy Shield
・12% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
・6% increased Intelligence
Self Mortification ImageSelf Mortification ・Gain 20% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
・20% increased Stun Threshold while on Full Life
Dreamcatcher ImageDreamcatcher ・25% increased Spell Damage while on Full Energy Shield
・75% increased Energy Shield from equipped Focus
Convalescence ImageConvalescence ・15% reduced Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・40% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
Patient Barrier ImagePatient Barrier ・60% increased maximum Energy Shield
・20% slower start of Energy Shield Recharge
Spiral into Depression ImageSpiral into Depression ・3% increased Movement Speed
・25% increased Armour
・25% increased maximum Energy Shield
Covering Ward ImageCovering Ward ・25% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・Gain 20 Energy Shield when you Block
Reinforced Barrier ImageReinforced Barrier ・20% increased maximum Energy Shield
・Defend with 120% of Armour while not on Low Energy Shield
Austerity Measures ImageAusterity Measures ・+5 to all Attributes
・Gain 20% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
Calibration ImageCalibration ・30% increased maximum Energy Shield
・4% increased maximum Mana
Fleshcrafting ImageFleshcrafting ・Minions gain 15% of their maximum Life as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
Adamant Recovery ImageAdamant Recovery ・Increases and Reductions to Armour also apply to Energy Shield Recharge rate at 40% of their Value
Ancient Aegis ImageAncient Aegis ・60% Increased Armour from Equipped Body Armour
・60% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Body Armor
Mindful Awareness ImageMindful Awareness ・24% increased Evasion Rating
・24% increased maximum Energy Shield
Mystic Stance ImageMystic Stance ・30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
・30% increased Stun Threshold while on Full Life
Shimmering ImageShimmering ・20% increased Energy Shield Recovery Rate if you haven't been Hit Recently
・3% increased Movement Speed while you have Energy Shield
Immaterial ImageImmaterial ・50% increased Evasion Rating if Energy Shield Recharge has started in the past 2 seconds
・30% increased Evasion Rating while you have Energy Shield
Subterfuge Mask ImageSubterfuge Mask ・+2 to Evasion Rating per 1 Maximum Energy Shield on Equipped Helmet
Inner Faith ImageInner Faith ・20% increased Evasion Rating
・20% increased maximum Energy Shield
・25% reduced effect of Curses on you
Fated End ImageFated End ・30% increased Curse Duration
・Enemies Cursed by you have 50% reduced Life Regeneration Rate
・Enemies you Curse cannot Recharge Energy Shield
Quick Response ImageQuick Response ・20% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
・30% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge when not on Full Life
Event Horizon ImageEvent Horizon ・53% increased Chaos Damage
・Lose 3% of Life and Energy Shield when you use a Chaos Skill
Shadow Dancing ImageShadow Dancing ・30% increased Evasion Rating if you have been Hit Recently
・60% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge if you've been Stunned Recently
Spectral Ward ImageSpectral Ward ・+1 to Maximum Energy Shield per 12 Evasion Rating on Equipped Body Armour
Icebreaker ImageIcebreaker ・Gain 50% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Freeze Threshold
Immortal Infamy ImageImmortal Infamy ・10% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・Recover 2% of Life on Kill
・+10 to Intelligence
Immortal Thirst ImageImmortal Thirst ・15% increased maximum Energy Shield
・25% increased amount of Mana Leeched
Energy Shield ・+X to maximum Energy Shield
Energy Shield Delay ・X% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge
Armour and Energy Shield ・X% increased Armour
・X% increased maximum Energy Shield
Energy Shield Recharge and Mana Flask Recovery ・X% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
・X% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks
Energy Shield and Mana Regeneration ・X% increased maximum Energy Shield
・X% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Energy Shield Recharge ・X% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
Spell Damage on Full Energy Shield ・X% increased Spell Damage while on Full Energy Shield
Focus Energy Shield ・X% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Focus
Stun Threshold from Energy Shield ・Gain X% of maximum Energy Shield as additional Stun Threshold
Evasion and Energy Shield ・+X to Evasion Rating
・+X to maximum Energy Shield
Evasion and Energy Shield Recharge ・X% increased Evasion Rating
・X% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate
Energy Shield if Consumed Power Charge ・X% increased Energy Shield if you've consumed a Power Charge Recently

Passive Skill Tree Guide and List of Passives

Energy Shield Gems

All Energy Shield Skill Gems

Gem Effects
Skeletal Storm Mage ImageSkeletal Storm Mage Minion Info:
・Minions Gain 0(0-20)% of their maximum Life as extra maximum Energy Shield
Command: Death Storm:
・Deals 74 to 418 Lightning Damage
・Bolt Explosion radius is 1.8 metres
・Shocked Ground radius is 1.8 metres
・Shocked Ground duration is 6s

List of Skill Gems

All Energy Shield Support Gems

Gem Effects
Derange ImageDerange ・Supported Skills gain an Energy Shield cost equal to your intelligence
・Supported Skills Deal 8% more non-Ailment Damage over time per 100 Intelligence
Energy Barrier ImageEnergy Barrier ・Energy Shield recharge begins immediately and is not interrupted by Damage for 2 seconds when stunned while using supported skills
Mysticism I ImageMysticism I ・Deal 30% increased Spell Damage while on full Energy Shield while a Supported Skill is active
Mysticism II ImageMysticism II ・Deal 40% increased Spell Damage while on Full Energy Shield while a Supported Skill is Active
Shock Siphon ImageShock Siphon ・Recover 4% of Energy Shield when a supported skill deals a Killing Blow to a Shocked enemy

List of Support Gems

All Energy Shield Spirit Gems

Gem Effects
Barrier Invocation ImageBarrier Invocation ・When hit by an enemy, gain 1 Energy for each 10 Energy Shield lost to Damage taken
・30% increased Energy gained
・Maximum Energy is 500
Convalescence ImageConvalescence ・Buff duration is 3.15 seconds
・Cooldown does not recover during Buff effect
Ghost Dance ImageGhost Dance ・3.85 second duration between gaining Ghost Shrouds
・When Hit, Consume a Ghost Shroud to recover Energy Shield equal to 5% of your Evasion
Grim Feast ImageGrim Feast ・Grim Remnants recover 17 Energy Shield
・50% chance to spawn a Remnant when an enemy or Reviving Minion dies in your Presence

List of Spirit Gems

Path of Exile 2 Related Guides

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Glossary

Glossary and Basic Game Mechanics

All Glossary Guides

Adding to Stat Totals Aftershocks Ailment
Ammunition Ancestral Boost AoE
Arcane Surge Armour Armour Break
Attack Aura Blind
Block Buff Chaining
Channelling Chaos Chill
Chilled Ground Cold Combo
Concentration Corpses Covered in Oil
Critical Damage Bonus Critical Hits Crossbow Ammunition Skills
Crushing Blows Culling Strike Curse
Damage Conversion Damage Gained as Extra Daze
Debuff Decimating Strike Detonator
Dexterity Dual Wielding Duration
Effect Consumption Empowered Skills Energy Shield
Evasion Exposure Fire
Flame of Chayula Freeze Grenade
Guard Heavy Stun Herald
Hit Damage Ignite Ignited Ground
Intelligence Iron Grip Iron Will
Jagged Ground Knockback Life Leech
Life Recharge Lightning Magic Find
Magnitude Mark Melee
Meta Minion Minion Commands
Nova Onslaught Orb
Payoff Persistent Physical
Pierce Pinned Poison
Primed for Stun Projectile Resistance
Reviving Minions Rhoa Mount Shield
Shock Shocked Ground Slam
Spell Spirit Strength
Strike Stun Sustained
Tailwind Totem Travel
Trigger Unholy Might Warcry

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