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Energy Shield
SINGLE SOURCE legendary
Effect
Defensive bubble — shorter duration than Infinity but stronger DMG block-rate. A-tier per FRVR consensus.
Energy Shield is the A-tier defensive gadget — a shorter but more reliable alternative to Infinity’s 15-second invincibility bubble.
Effect (single-source caveat)
FRVR rates Energy Shield A-tier defensive but does not enumerate exact damage-block percentage / duration. Discord attestation is pending.
Energy Shield vs Infinity
| Stat | Energy Shield | Infinity |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A |
| Duration | Shorter (per FRVR) | 15 seconds |
| Effect type | Damage reduction | Total invincibility |
| Best for | Survival wave clear | Raid boss telegraphs |
Practical pairing
Per Foong’s Meta Build thread (2026-05-10), the Survival build pairs Energy Shield with Atomic + Flash trait + Hei Outfit. The short, reliable defensive window keeps the player alive through Survival-mode wave 30+ without committing to Infinity’s longer cooldown.
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