What does Shield Damage do?

[Shaftell]

I tried looking up what shield damage does but had no luck in finding anything.

For example, let's say the "Deflector Buckler" has a shield damage of 4-6. What exactly does that mean?

Thanks!

[DacianDraco]

It's a dmg used when hitting with just a shield, without weapon equipped. You won't ever used it really, probably by chance if your weapon breaks during a fight and you'll notice using the shield attack animation once or twice, it's best to just repair the weapon than keep on fighting.

[DiabloHIMSELF]

Otherwise don't use shilds like that

[Shaftell]

Thank you very much!