The description of Shield deflection reads...
When actively blocking with any type of shield you are proficient with, you have a (competence bonus) chance to completely ignore Acid, Cold, Electric, and Fire damage. The chance is based on the type of shield being used:
Buckler: 20% | Small Shield: 25% | Large Shield: 30% | Tower Shield: 40%
But when I hit block, I see no numbers change in Elemental Defense area of the +. I even tested this with no gear on except a plane shield and all epic past lives shut off.
When actively blocking with any type of shield you are proficient with, you have a (competence bonus) chance to completely ignore Acid, Cold, Electric, and Fire damage. The chance is based on the type of shield being used:
Buckler: 20% | Small Shield: 25% | Large Shield: 30% | Tower Shield: 40%
But when I hit block, I see no numbers change in Elemental Defense area of the +. I even tested this with no gear on except a plane shield and all epic past lives shut off.