Tatami Shield

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Statistics Tatami Shield All Races DEF: 24 STR +5 Evasion +3 Enhances Killer Effects Lv. 72 WAR / THF / PLD / DRK / BST / SAM The shield will also add killer effects not readily available to the job e.g. Undead Killer to a BST, etc. Players in Crimson or Blood Abjuration equipment may also be intimidated. This is a Tower Shield, a Size 4 shield. It absorbs more damage than a Kite Shield, but blocks less often.	Other Uses Used in Quest: None Resale Price: 6,127~6,280 gil
Synthesis Recipes None	Used in Recipes None
Desynthesis Recipe None	Obtained From Desynthesis None

How to Obtain

Auction House Category: Armor > Shields (

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Dropped From

Name	Level	Zone
Gration (NM)	79	Misareaux Coast

Historical Background

Tatami (originally meaning "folded and piled") mats are a traditional Japanese flooring. Made of woven straw, and traditionally packed with straw (though nowadays sometimes with styrofoam), tatami are made in individual mats of uniform size and shape, bordered by brocade or plain green cloth.

Tatami were originally a luxury item for the wealthy at a time when lower classes had mat-covered dirt floors. Tatami were gradually popularized and finally reached the homes of commoners towards the end of the 17th century.