Sacred Targe 2-4 Soc

Beside bonuses to Enhanced Defense (ED) and Enhanced Durability (Dura) Paladin Shields can also spawn with bonuses either to All Resistances or Enhanced Damage (ED) and Attack Rating (AR).
Sacred Targe is the lowest Strength required (86) and the highest Block Chance elite Paladin shield, which makes it one of the most popular runeword bases.
Values in green color are calculated for a perfect superior base (15% ED / 15% Dura).

Superior Sacred Targe
Defense: 126-158 → 182
Chance To Block: 60%
Smite Damage: 22 To 70
Durability: 45 → 51
(Paladin Only)
Required Strength: 86
Required Level: 47
0-15% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +30-45
Increase Maximum Durability 0-15%
Socketed (0-4)

Superior Sacred Targe
Defense: 126-158 → 182
Chance To Block: 60%
Smite Damage: 22 To 70
Durability: 45 → 51
(Paladin Only)
Required Strength: 86
Required Level: 47
41-65% Enhanced Damage
81-121 To Attack Rating
0-15% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Durability 0-15%
Socketed (0-4)

Note that requirements are specified for the plain base, any inserted fillers (runes, jewels) may alter the requirements.
Check recommendations below to see possible runeword packs, their stats and requirements.

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