Effect
At start of combat, the holder gains a Shield equal to 250% of their Defense.
+60 Defense
Where it sits
- With +60 Defense it stands alone at the top of the 7 Rare items that give Defense.
- It fires once, at the start of combat: nothing has to happen first.
- Its effect plays into Shields, as do 7 other items in the database.
- It can turn up in 6 different events and rewards.
- The patch notes have touched it once since 0.5.1, in patch 0.5.2.
Where it drops
- Get 2 Rare Items (Rare Items)
- The Etched Path - “Item path (lower tier)”
- The Rift Puppy - “Rare item option”
- The Slumbering Monster - “Gain Runic Buckler. At the start of next combat, your Heroes receive Burn equal to a share of their Max HP.”
- The Well of Temptations - “Rare item outcome”
- Rare Defense Item (Rare Def)
Other Rare items
Questions people ask
What does Runic Buckler give in Guildrun?
At start of combat, the holder gains a Shield equal to 250% of their Defense. +60 Defense
What tier is Runic Buckler in Guildrun?
Runic Buckler is A tier on patch 0.5.12.
How many items can a hero hold?
Three at ranks C, B and A, and four at rank S. Specializations and relics can push that higher, up to a hard cap of six. The Executive alone adds two.
Can I equip the same item twice?
Yes. Doubling up is legal and is used in real builds. The Rush Duelists build on the tier list runs two Vanguard's Bracelets on Rip.
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