Paladins have different Core Skills to deal massive damage to enemies, and some of them work best when combined with Basic attacks and other supporting skills.
Blessed Shield is one of these Core Skills, capable of dealing a good amount of damage on its own and becoming far stronger when paired with Ward of the White Dove.
Ward of the White Dove is a Unique Shield for Paladins that provides multiple benefits to Blessed Shield builds, rewarding proper skill usage and timing during combat.
Ward of the White Dove Affixes
- +[489 – 526] Maximum Life
- +[301 – 350] Armor
- +[26.0 – 35.0]% Chance for Blessed Shield to Deal Double Damage
- +[2 – 3] to Blessed Shield
Ward of the White Dove Unique Power
Blessed Shield deals [77 – 177]%[x] increased damage. Casting another Skill makes your next 3 Blessed Shields deal double damage and cost 7 less Faith to cast.
Ward of the White Dove Effects
Ward of the White Dove increases the damage of Blessed Shield by a percentage that scales based on the roll when the Unique Shield is obtained.
Casting any other skill, including Basic Skills, will double this bonus damage for the next three casts of Blessed Shield.
On top of the increased damage, Blessed Shield also gains a chance to deal double damage, which stacks with the shield’s primary bonus.
This interaction makes Blessed Shield extremely strong when you weave in Basic Skills between casts, keeping the damage bonus active as often as possible.
Ward of the White Dove Uses
Ward of the White doves works as a good option for builds that utilize Blessed Shield, mainly due to the many ways it increases the Core Skill’s damage.
Blessed Shield gains a large boost in damage when combined with Basic Skills, and it is often paired with Holy Bolt due to its synergy in multiple ways.
Utilizing the Shield of Justice upgrade and pairing Blessed Shield with Holy Bolt is a great combination due to the ricocheting attacks and the ability to detonate Judgement.
How To Get Ward of the White Dove?
Ward of the White Dove can drop from general loot sources such as activities, chests, and enemies, meaning it can appear naturally as you progress through the game.
Varshan is the only boss confirmed to have Ward of the White Dove in his drop table, making him the most consistent and targeted source for farming this Unique Shield.
Verdict
Blessed Shield is a Core Skill that some Paladin builds rely on as a primary damage source, especially when paired with proper timing and skill usage.
Its performance improves when you actively rotate skills, rewarding players who avoid repeating the same cast without interruption.
Ward of the White Dove fits naturally into this playstyle by increasing Blessed Shield’s damage and encouraging frequent use of other skills between casts.
