What is the skill on your shield hand on Button X?

Learn how to identify the skill assigned to your shield hand in The Elder Scrolls Online.

Identifying Your Shield Hand Skill

In The Elder Scrolls Online, the skill assigned to your shield hand (Button X) can vary based on your character's build and the abilities you have chosen. Typically, players using a shield will have skills from the One Hand and Shield skill line equipped on their action bar. Common skills in this line include 'Shield Charge,' 'Puncture,' and 'Power Bash.'

To check which skill is currently assigned to your shield hand, simply look at your action bar during gameplay. The skill icon on the corresponding button will indicate what ability is active. If you have multiple skills available, you can switch them out based on your combat needs.

Common Skills for Shield Users

Here are some notable skills from the One Hand and Shield skill line that you might find on your shield hand:

1. **Shield Charge**: Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing damage and stunning them.

2. **Puncture**: Taunt an enemy while dealing damage and reducing their resistances.

3. **Power Bash**: Interrupt an enemy's cast while dealing damage.

Customizing Your Skills

You can customize your skills by accessing your character's skill menu. From there, you can choose which abilities to slot into your action bar, including the shield hand. This allows you to adapt your playstyle to suit different combat scenarios, whether you prefer tanking, dealing damage, or providing support.