Shield Charge is a Physical-based melee travel skill in Path of Exile 2 that channels forward movement while dealing impact damage and stunning enemies along the path.
"Channel to charge in the target direction. You will crash into enemies on your path, stopping your charge and dealing damage to enemies in an area, and extra damage to the enemies you collided with. While charging, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits."
Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Shield Charge gem with 5 Support Sockets.
Path of Exile 2 Shield Charge Features
Item Type: Attack, AoE, Melee, Physical, Channelling, Travel
Tier: 3 | Level Range: 1–20
Attributes Required: 2–205 Strength
Weapon Requirement: Armoured Shield
Attack Time: 0.50 sec | Cooldown: 3.00 sec
Effect:
Channels movement and crashes into enemies
Base Off Hand Physical Damage: 4–103 to 6–155
Adds 6–8 Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
Impact radius: 2.4 metres
Collision Damage: 250–906% of base
Knocks back enemies and builds 50% more Stun
Blocks all Blockable hits while charging
Quality bonus: Up to 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
Shield Charge Mechanics & Behavior
Channeling: Movement is continuous until collision or manual stop
Collision Damage: Enemies directly hit receive bonus damage and knockback
Distance Scaling: Damage increases up to +100% based on distance travelled
Defensive Utility: Grants full Block chance during charge
Synergy: Works well with Stun, Vanguard, and Steadfast support gems
How to Get Shield Charge in Path of Exile 2
Shield Charge can be acquired via:
Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 3
Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Shield Charge gem
Level 21 Shield Charge Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem
Tradeable via player marketplaces
Shield Charge Build Synergy & Use
Movement Builds: Ideal for gap-closing and initiating combat
Stun Builds: Synergizes with high-impact knockback and stun scaling
Tanky Melee Builds: Combines mobility with defensive block uptime
Recommended Support Gems
Tier 1: Stomping Ground, Steadfast I, Vanguard I
Tier 2: Momentum, Stun I, Vanguard II
Tier 3: Close Combat I, Steadfast II, Brink II
Tier 4: Heavy Swing, Stun II, Enduring Impact II
Tier 5: Rapid Attacks III, Stun III, Heft
Path of Exile 2 Shield Charge Mechanic FAQs
Does Shield Charge scale with movement speed?
No. Damage scales with distance travelled, not movement speed modifiers.
Can I block while charging?
Yes. You gain full Block chance against Blockable hits during the channel.
How does Armour affect Shield Charge damage?
Adds 6–8 Physical Damage per 15 Armour on your equipped Shield.
Can I use Shield Charge to escape combat?
Yes. It functions as a movement skill and can be used defensively.
Does Shield Charge benefit from AoE modifiers?
Yes. Impact radius and collision damage scale with AoE and Physical modifiers.
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