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Ash of War:Barricade Shield

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Source comparison table · Occult Ashes of War

Base game; heading says Occult Ashes of War but sampled rows show varied affinities

Availability: Shields only
Skill: Barricade Shield
Skill Effect: Focus your energy into the shield, temporarily hardening it to deflect greater blows.
Affinity: Standard
Location: Dropped by Night's Cavalry at Weeping Peninsula . Map Link .

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Reference snapshot: 27 October 2026.

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