Sellshield

In a time with monsters lurking behind shadows and amidst the nearest tree line, Sellshields are a strange and unfortunate necessity. These individuals are hired bodyguards, caravan guards, or similar individuals employed in “protection services''.


Class: Warrior

Aptitude: Bloodsworn Sentinel

Skill 1: Stalwart Defense

Skill 2: Armor Expertise

Skill 3: Armored Toughness

Perk 1: Blooded - Full Coverage

Perk 2: Blooded - Battle Bracing

Perk 3: Blooded - Guardian Ally

Items: Any Armor, Any Melee Weapon, Shield


Future Build Options: The following are Skill Disciplines that may be of interest to experienced Sellshields

  • Defender (Warrior): integral to defending one’s self and others

  • Scrapper  (Warrior): for increased toughness and improved armor use

  • Defiant (Warrior): increased resilience and the ability to resist Fear abilities

  • Survivor (Ranger): increased resilience and resistance to Blizzard, Radiation, and similar abilities.

  • Binder (Counselor): bolster allies and lead groups

  • Doctor (Builder): heal allies and one’s self to a lesser degree

  • Weaver (Builder): make armor and use some gadgets


The Defender Discipline’s Defender Aspect, especially Bastion or Dreadnought Aspect is integral to a protection based Sellshield. Alternatively, Bastion Aspect of the Battle Aspect skill (Fighter Discipline) is a good choice for damage oriented Sellshields. 


Beyond their combat abilities, Sellshields often enter the Binder, the Weaver, and/or the Doctor Disciplines -- all of whom have some benefits on or off the battlefield. The Binders can forge fellowships and bonds, Weavers create/field-repair armor, and Doctors can heal injuries. 


Itemization Advice: Sellshields should prioritize armor and their weaponry (especially their shields) when upgrading and maintaining their equipment. Those focused on Defense should prioritize shields over weaponry, investing in time Augments that improve their defensive abilities (e.g. Grav Barrier) or the Reinforced Weapon augment to prevent Shields or weapons from being Sundered. Skill Kits such has Herb Kits or Scrap Kits will be of use to Sellshields that are proficient in support skills such as those that allow them to repair items or treat injury.