Totem of Shielding - Minecraft Dungeons II Artifact
The Totem of Shielding is a Support and Tank artifact in Minecraft Dungeons II. This solid gold totem radiates a protective barrier that shields everyone inside it from projectiles — a portable bunker for archer-heavy fights.
Effect and cost
The totem costs 30 souls with a 15-second cooldown. The barrier specifically blocks projectiles, so it hard-counters skeleton archers, pillagers and projectile-spamming bosses. Melee attackers can still walk through, so pair it with a front line or a second defensive tool if the fight is mixed.
When to use it
Plant the Totem of Shielding before projectile-heavy encounters. It is excellent for holding objectives, reviving allies under fire, or giving your archers a safe firing position. Tank builds can drop it and fight from inside the bubble. It compares interestingly with the Echo Ocarina, which protects against ranged attacks personally, and the Warding Chimes, which blocks all damage while active — the totem is the team-friendly, position-based option.
How to get it
The Totem of Shielding drops in Howling Woods and The Deep Dark. Compare it with its totem siblings — the Totem of Regeneration for healing and the Totem of Casting for cooldown reduction.
