The video provides a detailed explanation of the shield system in the game "Breath of the Wild". It clarifies that the small numbers on the shields are not just a measure of the shield's durability, which is a common misconception among players. Instead, these numbers, referred to as the shield guard stat, affect three properties of the shield: parrying, blocking, and resistance.
The video explains that the shield guard stat affects the shield's ability to disarm an opponent upon performing a perfect parry, its blocking capability, and its resistance. The resistance property is more complex and relates to how much damage the shield can take before breaking. It's not related to the shield's durability stat, which is a separate and hidden value.
The video also reveals a formula used to calculate how much durability a shield will lose when it's struck. It explains that if the attack power is less than or equal to 10 plus the shield guard stat, the shield will lose only 1 point of durability. However, if the attack power is greater than 10 plus the shield guard stat, the shield will lose more than one point of durability.
The video concludes by stating that the higher the shield guard stat, the more durable the shield will be, making it a valuable stat for players to focus on when building their shields.
1. The game "Breath of the Wild" has been out for three years. [Source: Document 0]
2. Many players have a deep understanding of the game's mechanics, including combat maneuvers, item locations, and physics system. [Source: Document 0]
3. However, one of the biggest misconceptions is the shield system in the game. [Source: Document 0]
4. Most players assumed that the numbers on the shields represented their durability. However, this is not the case. [Source: Document 0]
5. These numbers, referred to as the shield guard stat, affect three properties of the shield: parrying, blocking, and resistance. [Source: Document 0]
6. The shield guard stat also affects the shield's ability to disarm an opponent upon performing a perfect parry. [Source: Document 0]
7. The shield guard stat also affects the shield's blocking capability. [Source: Document 0]
8. The shield guard stat affects the shield's resistance, which is a more complicated characteristic. [Source: Document 0]
9. The shield guard stat does not directly affect the shield's durability stats. [Source: Document 0]
10. The shield guard stat determines how many durability points will be taken from the shield upon being struck. [Source: Document 0]
11. The game uses a rule system to calculate durability loss. [Source: Document 0]
12. Shields with a guard of 14 or higher will work the same against certain enemies as those with a lower guard. [Source: Document 0]
13. The durability done to the shield upon each hit is calculated using a specific formula. [Source: Document 0]
14. Higher shield guard stats help preserve a shield, allowing it to withstand more hits. [Source: Document 0]
15. A wooden shield will shatter upon a single blow from a Lionel, while a Royal Guard shield can take multiple hits despite having similar durability stats. [Source: Document 0]