Help Index :: :: A skilled paladin can sometimes turn the table on his opponents, striking back with shield after using it to block the enemy's physical attack. The effects of the shield strike will vary, usually simply harming the foe with a mighty thump, but also occasionally upending him, dismounting him, or knocking a weapon flying from his hands. The quality, materials, and condition of the paladin's shield all contribute to the success of the shield strike skill, as do the paladin's quickness and raw strength. The shield strike skill is passive; it happens automatically following a successful shield block.