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'''Skeletal ShieldmenShieldbearer''' are [[Skeleton]]s with shields, made to protect other undead creations. They don't have very powerful [[melee]] attacks.

Skeletal Shieldmen Shieldbearer are [[Undead]] [[Monster]]s.

[[Image:Mon-skeletal-shieldman1.jpg|thumb|left|Blocking Skeletal ShieldmanShieldbearer.]]The glowing shield that the shieldmen shieldbearers use will block the majority of any damage any attack made against them, making them excellent "[[tank]]s" for other monsters, like [[caster]]s or [[ranged]] attackers.

As of the [[WWI 2008]] [[gameplay movie]] (July), skeletal shieldmen shieldbearers mark their success blocking attacks with the word block, appearing on the screen above the action. The 'block' does not negate all damage, but it does negate most of it. This feature is controversial, with many players disapproving of the word showing up on the screen, as though the action were being narrated in a fighting game. There's no telling if that feature will remain into the final game, as early in development as we are now.

* [[Skeletal ShieldmanShieldbearer]]

Skeletal Shieldmen Shieldbearers are just regular [[Skeleton]]s, but carry large, magically infused shields. This additional shield requires the [[Necromancer]] or [[demon]] summoning the skeleton to use a slightly more powerful spell, even if it's just a small portion more advanced. It will give the shieldman shieldbearer the ability to protect other types of skeletons, to deal more damage to any enemies of the summoner.

Skeletal Shieldmen Shieldbearers are subject to the same rules of existence as their less advanced versions.

* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=skeletal-shieldman Skeletal Shieldman Shieldbearer gallery search]

Image:Mon-skeletal-shieldman-con.jpg|Skeletal shieldman Shieldbearer concept art.Image:Mon-skeletal-shieldman4.jpg|Shieldmen Shieldbearers protect archers.