A question about caster shields.

I've heard that casters can get +8 armor from carrying around a shield, is this with any req? Like, an r9 will offer the same +8 as an r11 will if nothing is put in tactics?

Thanks!

My understanding is that with shields, if you do not meet the attribute requirement, you get half of the armor value of the shield. So a q8 +16 shield will give you +8. A q11 +16 will also give you +8. I believe that is correct.
Can someone else verify?

Yes with a 16AL shield you'll get 8 armor when you do not meet the required attribute.

Thanks so much!

with any shield that doesn't meet the req you get half the armor.so an armor 16 shield will give you 8 armor with not reaching the req. it doesn't matter how much put in tact for example if you don't meet the req.so with a req9 shield with 8 tact you will still only get 8 armor and not 16. also for caster with the inscription shield u cant get an +10 vs x inscription (slashing, cold,fire etc) which in turn buff you up to 18 armor bonus without putting anything in tact (or comm w/e you choose). on the other hand you try to get a req8 inscription shield and put 8 in tact and enjoy 16 unconditional armor +10 vs x which buff you up to 26 armor bonus.

It's the same with a focus.

Let's say you're an ele wearing a max (+12e) soul reaping focus, you will only get +6 energy.

It is also worth noting that Green items (and perhaps collector items) only give you 1/4 of their stated +e/ar when not meeting the requirement, as opposed to the usual 1/2.

I.e. a R9 Divine Favor "Byzzr's Benediction" will only give non-monks +3 energy.

Interesting. Does anyone know if this is a glitch or WAD?