Shield

Shields are tools used for defending against attacks.

Crafting
Unlike other items with durability, shields cannot be repaired in an anvil or by crafting two together. The only way to repair a shield is to add a pattern to it.

Usage
Shields are used for blocking incoming attacks. one causes the player to slow to a sneaking pace, and any attacks targeting the player on the shield's side while it is being used will deal significantly less damage.

For melee attacks, the shield protects 90 degrees to the left and right of the center of the player's body. Shields can protect the player vertically, although protection from damage below the player is limited to 45 degrees. Skeletons' arrows damage the player the same as melee attacks, however they are more accurate.

Shields are effective against melee attacks and 'solid' projectiles (e.g arrows), however they cannot block attacks from Blaze fireballs. Damage reduction from fireballs shot by Ghasts can only occur if the fireball collides with the center of the shield. This does stop the resulting explosion and fire.