I don't have stats but my observation is that if the shield is used in combat there is a % built toward shield skill increase. I put a shield on my Dwarven Priest who had 0 skill and he earned a point just carting it into battle.
It may be also that if the shield successfully/fails to deflect a physical blow, or a magic attack if applicable, this is what contributes to the building of the skill. Anyone know?
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