Guard

See also: Perfect Guard, Guard Frames.

Guarding is a weapon mechanic usually found in shields.

When an Archangel uses an armament with Guarding capability, the Archangel enters a guarding state. When the guarding Archangel takes damage during this state, the shield takes the damage instead and the Archangel takes reduced armor and stability damage.

Durability
Armaments that have Guarding capability has a limited durability. This determines how much damage the shield can take before getting broken. The armament's durability varies per armament.

When durability is consumed, it slowly regenerates once the armament is deactivated.

Guard Break
If an armament's durability drops below zero, the Archangel will enter this state. Similar to getting parried, the guard break state leaves the Archangel vulnerable to enemy attacks.

List of Armaments that can Guard

 * Small Shield
 * Medium Shield
 * Tower Shield
 * Targe