A Skyrim fan has shared a video showing why Spellbreaker might be the game’s best shield. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim allows fans to wield different types of weapons and pieces of equipment like two-handed swords, daggers, bows, and axes.
Gamers can also take advantage of the different shields available in Skyrim to protect themselves from enemy attacks. Some of them even have neat bonus abilities, with the Auriel's Shield from Skyrim’s Dawnguard expansion being a great example of such an armament. After blocking a series of shots, players can use Auriel's Shield to perform a powerful bash, which can also be upgraded by blocking more attacks before striking back. While this bonus ability seems fairly useful, one Skyrim fan believes that Spellbreaker is the best shield in the game.
A Reddit user named Ntwadumela817 has shared a video highlighting the usefulness of Spellbreaker, claiming it to be the best shield in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. As the name suggests, Spellbreaker is an anti-magic shield that protects users against spells by creating a ward that negates up to 50 points of damage while blocking. This shield is especially useful against dragon breath attacks, with the video doing a great job of showing its benefits.
It features two clips of Ntwadumela817 simply holding the Spellbreaker shield against dragon breath attacks, negating all the damage they receive during these fights. This move gives players plenty of opportunities to strike back at the dragons in Skyrim without worrying about losing too much health, as they can just raise the shield again whenever enemies attack.
Players in the comments section share their opinion on Spellbreaker, with many praising its usefulness during combat encounters in Skyrim. One fan mentions that they always use the Spellbreaker shield due to its effectiveness against mages, but another gamer claims that it was the best shield in Skyrim until Warlock's Ring was added to the game. This item creates a similar ward that negates damage from spells while blocking, and its effect seems to stack with Spellbreaker, giving players even more defensive capabilities.
Gamers mention that Dragonplate Shield and Targe of the Blooded are also good, with another vote for Auriel's Shield. On the other hand, one Skyrim player claims to have never used a shield, while another user states that they prefer to not play with overpowered items unless it fits the character. Overall, it looks like Spellbreaker is indeed one of the best shields in Skyrim, but some users will probably never use it despite its unique features.
The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.