D2R RotW Updated Uniques - The Ward (Gothic Shield)

Hello Guys and Gals Today I am going to go over the Unique Item The Ward (Gothic Shield) Support the Channel & Get Your Own Amazing Dubby Energy Drinks @ https://www.dubby.gg/discount/GGMento... Or By Using Code GGMentor at Checkout! Block Rate Paladin: 56% Amazon/Assassin/Barbarian: 51% Druid/Necromancer/Sorceress: 46% Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 6 +100% Enhanced Defense +40 Defense 10% Increased Chance to Block All Resistances +30-50 Magic Damage Reduced By 2 +10 To Strength Socketed (1) Social Media Links:   / gingergamingmentor     / gingergmentor   Support the Channel : https://streamlabs.com/gingergamingme... https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55387924 Check out my Merch at https://ggmentor.com/ Discord Links: Diablo II Resurrected Discord:   / discord   My Youtube/Twitch Discord:   / discord   00:00 - Introduction & Video Overview 00:20 - Reign of the Warlock (RotW) Patch 3.3 Changes 01:03 - Base Shield Stats & All Resistances Scaling Variance 01:42 - Shield Block Rate Mechanics by Character Class 02:13 - Stat Requirements Analysis: To Upgrade or Not? 02:59 - The Ward Shield vs. Spirit Ward Shield Confusion 04:27 - Exploring Shield Block Bonuses & Added Defense 04:57 - Comparing Perfect Ward Resistances to Early Game Runewords 05:19 - Massive Patch Update: Free Default Socket Quest Workaround 06:15 - Resistance Comparisons: Perfect Ward vs. Moser's Blessed Circle 07:47 - Budget Customization Strategy for Mid-Tier Gear 08:35 - Exploring Other Mid-Level Unique Items Deserving Free Sockets 10:04 - Unique Armor Viability Check (Centurion, Venom Ward, Sparking Mail) 12:03 - Late-Game Viability & Best-in-Slot Transitions 13:16 - Balancing Customization Perks for Leveling Characters 14:31 - Outro & Summary #diabloIIresurrected #diabloII #gingergamingmentor