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# Shields

<mark style="color:blue;">Shields</mark> are protective skills that guard your alpaca against incoming [<mark style="color:purple;">**Debuffs**</mark>](/readme/skills/debuffs.md). By activating <mark style="color:blue;">Shields</mark>, you can maintain your alpaca's performance and prevent opponents from gaining an advantage.