Shiver Armor
Shiver Armor is a Sorceress Skill in Diablo II.
Description[]
A significant upgrade from frozen armor, this defensive shield deals an icy blast to any attackers, numbing them with cold, searing pain.
General Information[]

Shiver Armor active
- Gives synergy to:
- Frozen Armor: +10 Seconds per level
- Frozen Armor: +5% Freeze duration per level
- Chilling Armor: +10 Seconds per level
- Chilling Armor: +9% Cold damage per level
- Receives synergy from:
- Frozen Armor: +10 Seconds per level
- Frozen Armor: +9% Cold damage per level
- Chilling Armor: +10 Seconds per level
- Chilling Armor: +9% Cold damage per level
The next step after Frozen Armor, Shiver Armor gives a larger Defense bonus. Unlike Frozen Armor, it does not freeze enemies solid, but it does consistently slow enemies for 4 seconds.
Comparing the cold armor skills, Chilling Armor has a higher defense bonus. However, Shiver Armor only works against melee enemies; ranged attacks will still meet no resistance. Thus which one you want to use will depend on whether or not you will often be within reach of melee attackers.
Skill Progression[]
Mana Cost: 11
Cold Length: 4 seconds
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Bonus Defense | 45% | 51% | 57% | 63% | 69% | 75% | 81% | 87% | 93% | 99% | 105% |
Damage | 6–8 | 8–11 | 10–14 | 13–16 | 15–19 | 17–22 | 19–25 | 21–27 | 25–31 | 28–35 | 31–39 |
Duration | 144s | 156s | 168s | 180s | 192s | 204s | 216s | 228s | 240s | 252s | 264s |
Level | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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Bonus Defense | 111% | 117% | 123% | 129% | 135% | 141% | 147% | 153% | 159% |
Damage | 34–43 | 38–46 | 41–50 | 44–54 | 47–58 | 52–63 | 56–68 | 61–73 | 65–77 |
Duration | 276s | 288s | 300s | 312s | 324s | 336s | 348s | 360s | 372s |