Skip to main content

Shield — Riftbound keyword reference

Glossary

Shield is a Riftbound keyword on units that adds bonus Might — but only while that unit is defending in combat. "Shield [X]" gives +X Might for the duration of combat as a defender; the value disappears the moment the unit stops defending, and multiple sources of Shield on the same unit simply add together.

Want the full breakdown? Read the complete guide — how Shieldworks step by step, why it's strong, and how to build a deck around it.Riftbound Combat Keywords Explained: Tank, Shield, Deflect, Assault, Backline & Ganking
Worked example

Serene Ascetic is a real, officially revealed Vendetta card printed with Shield — open it to see the exact printed rules text and its live price across stores.

Full Shield deckbuilding guide →Tank keyword →Deflect keyword →Assault keyword →All keywords →
TCGplayerShop Riftbound singles & sealedFast US shippingShop now →Ad
ebayShop Riftbound cards on eBayMillions of TCG listingsSearch eBay →Ad

Affiliate links: as an eBay Partner Network affiliate and a TCGplayer affiliate, RiftCompare earns from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you.