A defensive off-hand option for Sword, Rapier and Mace builds. The current export confirms the localized record below, but not a numeric defense value or acquisition route.
Heart and Soul in-game description
Crafted by a shaman of a reclusive forest tribe, this shield is imbued with protection from the spirits. When raised, it repels physical attacks back at enemies through the sheer power of the soul.
How to evaluate Heart and Soul
Dagger, Two-Handed Sword and Two-Handed Axe builds cannot use a shield, so check the weapon family before reserving this slot. Open the live equipment panel and compare the fields below against the piece already equipped; the saved set records the candidate name but does not invent a total.
- Defense and guard behavior: record the displayed value before changing equipment.
- Stamina cost while blocking: check whether the effect solves the current build problem.
- EX-Mods and enhancement level: compare the cost with the expected time you will keep the piece.
- Whether the active weapon supports a shield: confirm the choice works with the current weapon and quest.
Shield-compatible weapon classes
Dagger, Two-Handed Sword and Two-Handed Axe use movement rather than a shield. Saving Heart and Soul does not make it compatible with those classes.
Heart and Soul FAQ
What equipment slot does Heart and Soul use?
Heart and Soul occupies the Shield slot in the current extracted equipment database.
What are its defense value and EX-Mods?
The localized record does not expose verified defense, enhancement, EX-Mod or acquisition fields. Check those values in the current game build before replacing an upgraded piece.
Where do you get Heart and Soul?
The current data confirms that the record exists but does not connect it to a shop, recipe, chest, quest or enemy drop. This page leaves the source unresolved instead of guessing.