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Bonded Shield
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Bonded Shield (Japanese:絆盾Bond Shield) is askill which debuted inFire Emblem Engage. The Engage skill ofEmblem Lucina, it grants the user a high chance to protect adjacent allies from the first hit they take when an enemy initiates combat. As an Engage skill, it can have additional effects depending on theunit type of the user.
When the skill activates, it blocks the first attack that would strike an adjacent ally in combat, reducing its damage to 0. If the opponent strikes multiple times during combat, due to a follow-up attack, a brave weapon, or any other effect, only the first hit is blocked, and the rest damage the ally normally. If the ally avoids the first attack, it is not blocked, and the next attack that would hit is blocked instead.
Bonded Shield works similarly to theChain Guard mechanic, also debuting inEngage. It can be considered an improved version of Chain Guard that does not deduct HP from the user and can activate multiple times per turn. However, unlike Chain Guard it only has a chance of activating unless used by certain unit types. Armored, Flying and Cavalry units always activate the skill for their Armored, Flying and Cavalry allies respectively, but have the normal activation chance for any other allies. When used by Qi Adepts, the skill will always activate with no additional conditions, making it a strict upgrade over Chain Guard.
Data
| Game | Icon | Effect | Activation | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage |  | 80% chance to nullify damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
| Engage (Dragon units) | | 90% chance to nullify damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
| Engage (Cavalry units) | | Nullifies damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent cavalry allies. 80% chance to activate for first attacks made against other adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
| Engage (Armored units) | | Nullifies damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent armored allies. 80% chance activate for first attacks made against other adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
| Engage (Flying units) | | Nullifies damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent flying allies. 80% chance to activate for first attacks made against other adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
| Engage (Qi Adept units) | | Nullifies damage dealt by the first attack made against adjacent allies. | Command | -- | Can activate an unlimited number of times per turn. Only active when the enemy initiates combat. |
Availability
Engage
| Emblem Rings | Lucina, when Engaged |
Flavor text
| Game | Text (English) | Text (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|
| Engage | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる |
| Engage (Dragon units) | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. [Dragon] +10% to trigger rate. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる 【竜族】発動確率＋10％ |
| Engage (Cavalry units) | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. [Cavalry] Trigger %=100 for cavalry allies. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる 【騎馬】味方が騎馬スタイルなら確定発動 |
| Engage (Armored units) | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. [Armored] Trigger %=100 for armored allies. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる 【重装】味方が重装スタイルなら確定発動 |
| Engage (Flying units) | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. [Flying] Trigger %=100 for flying allies. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる 【飛行】味方が飛行スタイルなら確定発動 |
| Engage (Qi Adept units) | Use to prevent first attacks on adjacent allies until your next turn. Trigger %=80. [Qi Adept] Trigger %=100. | 隣接する味方への敵の初撃を80％の確率で 無効化する「絆盾」コマンドが使用できる 【気功】発動確率が100％になる |
| Engage (Use screen) | May prevent first attacks on adjacent allies. Trigger %=80. | 隣接する味方が受ける攻撃を80％で無効化 |
| Engage (Use screen, Dragon units) | May prevent first attacks on adjacent allies. Trigger %=90. | 隣接する味方が受ける攻撃を90％で無効化 |
| Engage (Use screen, Qi Adept units) | Prevents first attacks on adjacent allies. | 隣接する味方が受ける攻撃を1回無効化 |
Trivia
- Whenever Bonded Shield activates, a"Dual Guard!" text pops up, matching with Lucina's other skills referencing the Dual system.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Bonded Shield | -- |
| Japanese | 絆盾 | Bond Shield |
| Spanish | Refuerzo escudo | Strengthening shield |
| French | Bouclier du lien | Bond shield |
| German | Schildbund | Shield covenant |
| Italian | Legame di scudo | Shield's bond |
| Korean | 인연 방패 | Bond shield |
| Simplified Chinese | 牵绊之盾 | Bond shield |
| Traditional Chinese | 牽絆之盾 | Bond shield |
