|explicit5_text = You take 20% of Damage from Blocked Hits
|explicit5 = BaseBlockDamageTakenUnique__1___
|flavour_text = Every clash leaves one more scar.
|flavour_text = Every clash leaves one more scar.
|release_version = 3.16.0
|release_version = 3.16.0
|recipe1_part1_item_name = Akil's Prophecy
|recipe1_part1_amount = 3
|recipe1_description = Random {{c|corrupted|two-implicit corrupted}} {{c|unique|Elegant Round Shield}}
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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
The {{c|mod|You take 20% of Damage from Blocked Hits}} modifier is additive with similar modifiers found on [[Glancing Blows]] and Ritual basetypes like {{il|Brimstone Treads}}.
Other than taking damage from the hit, the mechanics of block are unchanged. A blocked hit still cannot apply on-hit effects, such as [[ailment]]s or [[curse]]s. The chance to play the block animation is based on the full damage of the hit.
The {{c|mod|You take 20% of Damage from Blocked Hits}} is additive with similar modifiers found on [[Glancing Blows]] and Ritual basetypes like {{il|Brimstone Treads}}.
By default, you take 0% of the damage from blocked hits. Glancing Blows makes you take 65% of that damage. The Implicit modifier on [[Basemetal Treads]], [[Darksteel Treads]] or [[Brimstone Treads]], and the explicit modifier on The Oppressor, makes you take 20% of the damage of blocked hits. If you have at least one of these, you'll take 85% of the damage of blocked hits.<ref name="Glancing Blows Explanation"/> With all three sources, you will take 105% of the blocked hit, or 5% more damage than you would have taken if it was not blocked.
{{Item acquisition}}
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==Design attribution==
The art for the Oppressor was created by Grinding Gear Games senior concept/3D artist, Dane Brennand.<ref name="Design attribution 1" /><ref name="Design attribution 2" /> Brennand also created the art for {{il|The Squire}}, though he described the Oppressor as the "cooler shield" visually, without knowing the item's stats.<ref>According to Exilecon 2023, "Item Design and Mechanics" section.</ref>
==Trivia==
The Oppressor and {{il|The Squire}} were the first unique {{il|Elegant Round Shield|Elegant Round Shields}} to be added to the game in [[version 3.16.0]]. One day before the release of the version 3.16.0 update, the community team at Grinding Gear Games posted a teaser of the Oppressor on the Path of Exile subreddit, titled ''Trash to Trash''—a play on words of {{il|Trash to Treasure}}.<ref name="Teaser" /> When one redditor made a comment about how seemingly lackluster the Oppressor is, [[Chris Wilson]] replied stating that "[The Oppressor] is amazing at doing what it's supposed to do".<ref name="Amazing" /> Although it was never explicitly stated, there is a strong implication that the developers included the Oppressor in the version 3.16.0 update in order to prevent players from deterministically acquiring the Squire. Without the existence of the Oppressor, the Squire would be the only possible outcome of upgrading an Elegant Round Shield to unique rarity using a {{il|Tainted Mythic Orb}} or using an {{il|Orb of Chance}} with the Trash to Treasure prophecy active.
{{Trivia}}
==Version history==
This shield was not originally planned as part of the 6 Uniques for 3.16.0, but was intentionally introduced prior to the league's launch to prevent players from deterministically obtaining {{il|The Squire}} using a {{il|Trash to Treasure}} or a Tainted Mythic Orb.
The Oppressor Elegant Round ShieldChance to Block: (34-38)% Armour: (444-595) Evasion: (444-595) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 70, 85 Str, 85 Dex120% increased Block Recovery-10% to amount of Suppressed Spell Damage Prevented +(26-32)% chance to Suppress Spell Damage (200-250)% increased Armour and Evasion +(9-13)% Chance to Block You take 20% of Damage from Blocked HitsEvery clash leaves one more scar.
The You take 20% of Damage from Blocked Hits modifier is additive with similar modifiers found on Glancing Blows and Ritual basetypes like Brimstone TreadsBrimstone TreadsArmour: (236-271)Requires Level 80, 124 Str+(4-5)% Chance to BlockAttack Damage You take 20% of Damage from Blocked Hits.
Other than taking damage from the hit, the mechanics of block are unchanged. A blocked hit still cannot apply on-hit effects, such as ailments or curses. The chance to play the block animation is based on the full damage of the hit.
By default, you take 0% of the damage from blocked hits. Glancing Blows makes you take 65% of that damage. The Implicit modifier on Basemetal Treads, Darksteel Treads or Brimstone Treads, and the explicit modifier on The Oppressor, makes you take 20% of the damage of blocked hits. If you have at least one of these, you'll take 85% of the damage of blocked hits.[1] With all three sources, you will take 105% of the blocked hit, or 5% more damage than you would have taken if it was not blocked.
Item acquisition
The Oppressor can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.
Recipes
The Oppressor can be created from the following recipes:
Sambodhi's WisdomSambodhi's Wisdom3Armour Quality:+30%No blade conquers sin; guide a sinner to virtue, unveil their lost sight— your eyes, too, see in everyone the inner child, no matter their might.
Random armour with 30% quality
A
7
PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present.
Random influenced item
A
6
Costly CurioCostly Curio6Item Double-Influenced Item"Oh no, I couldn't possibly afford this fine artefact. I'm... just looking."
Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.
Random item
A
1
Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.
Random item
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Random divination card set exchange
A
Design attribution
The art for the Oppressor was created by Grinding Gear Games senior concept/3D artist, Dane Brennand.[2][3] Brennand also created the art for The SquireThe Squire Elegant Round ShieldChance to Block: (28-30)% Armour: (296-425) Evasion: (296-425) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 70, 85 Str, 85 Dex120% increased Block RecoveryHas 3 Sockets All Sockets are White +(5-8)% to Quality of Socketed Support Gems Socketed Support Gems can also Support Skills from your Main Hand (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(3-5)% Chance to BlockJudge not the weak, for they empower the strong., though he described the Oppressor as the "cooler shield" visually, without knowing the item's stats.[4]
Trivia
The Oppressor and The SquireThe Squire Elegant Round ShieldChance to Block: (28-30)% Armour: (296-425) Evasion: (296-425) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 70, 85 Str, 85 Dex120% increased Block RecoveryHas 3 Sockets All Sockets are White +(5-8)% to Quality of Socketed Support Gems Socketed Support Gems can also Support Skills from your Main Hand (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion +(3-5)% Chance to BlockJudge not the weak, for they empower the strong. were the first unique Elegant Round ShieldsElegant Round ShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: (148-170) Evasion: (148-170) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 70, 85 Str, 85 Dex120% increased Block Recovery to be added to the game in version 3.16.0. One day before the release of the version 3.16.0 update, the community team at Grinding Gear Games posted a teaser of the Oppressor on the Path of Exile subreddit, titled Trash to Trash—a play on words of Trash to TreasureTrash to TreasureA blank canvas holds untold potential, but the artist's fortunate hand transforms it into a masterpiece.You will turn a normal item into a unique item with a single Chance Orb.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character..[5] When one redditor made a comment about how seemingly lackluster the Oppressor is, Chris Wilson replied stating that "[The Oppressor] is amazing at doing what it's supposed to do".[6] Although it was never explicitly stated, there is a strong implication that the developers included the Oppressor in the version 3.16.0 update in order to prevent players from deterministically acquiring the Squire. Without the existence of the Oppressor, the Squire would be the only possible outcome of upgrading an Elegant Round Shield to unique rarity using a Tainted Mythic OrbTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps. or using an Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. with the Trash to Treasure prophecy active.
Elegant Round ShieldElegant Round ShieldChance to Block: 25%
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Brimstone TreadsBrimstone TreadsArmour: (236-271)Requires Level 80, 124 Str+(4-5)% Chance to Block Attack Damage
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Akil's Prophecy
Akil's Prophecy
3
The Mercenary
5Shield
Sambodhi's Wisdom
3Armour
Prejudice
7Item
Costly Curio
6Item
Arrogance of the Vaal
8Item
Jack in the Box
4ItemTurn the crank, 
Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item
The Void
1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
The SquireThe Squire
, though he described the Oppressor as the "cooler shield" visually, without knowing the item's stats.[4]
Trash to TreasureTrash to TreasureA blank canvas holds untold potential, but the artist's fortunate hand transforms it into a masterpiece.You will turn a normal item into a unique item with a single Chance Orb.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.
.[5] When one redditor made a comment about how seemingly lackluster the Oppressor is, Chris Wilson replied stating that "[The Oppressor] is amazing at doing what it's supposed to do".[6] Although it was never explicitly stated, there is a strong implication that the developers included the Oppressor in the version 3.16.0 update in order to prevent players from deterministically acquiring the Squire. Without the existence of the Oppressor, the Squire would be the only possible outcome of upgrading an Elegant Round Shield to unique rarity using a 
Tainted Mythic OrbTainted Mythic OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably either upgrades a corrupted item to unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a corrupted item to apply it. Cannot apply to Maps.
or using an 
Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.
with the Trash to Treasure prophecy active.