Alma Negra is an offensive-focused shield that has the rare +% Enhanced Damage modifier in the shield-slot. In that regard it is second only to the
Phoenix runeword which is very expensive but boasts a massive +350-400% Enhanced Damage modifier. Other than that, the bonus attack rating and +skills can also give an DPS
edge to a paladin.
The +% Enhanced Damage modifier on the shield is applied after all the +% Enhanced Damage modifier of the weapon itself but before any skill damage calculation so, for example, a +70% Enchanced Damage mod on
Alma Negra would
NOT mean a total +70% DPS boost to your final damage.
Alma Negra is mainly used by
Zeal Paladins.
The Faster Block Rate might seem useful but
Holy Shield already reduces the Paladin's Block Frames to 2 by default and one would need to hit the 86% FBR breakpoint to decrease it to 1 so it is usually disregarded. The enhanced defense mod is useful, though.
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