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# Shield System

## Overview

Shields are a vital defensive mechanism that protects your cat from attacks, reducing both HP loss and point theft.

## Shield Mechanics

* Protects your cat when attacked
* Each tier has different shield values
* Resets every 8 hours
* Can be increased through healing activities

## Attack vs Shield

When attacking a shielded cat:

* Attacker receives 50% of normal points
* Deals 50% of normal HP damage
* Still makes each attack meaningful

For example:

* Normal attack: 100 points stolen, 10 HP damage
* Attack on shield: 50 points stolen, 5 HP damage

## Shield Enhancement

* Every 10 heals within 8 hours grants permanent base shield:
  * 10 heals = +1 shield
  * 20 heals = +2 shield (maximum)
* Shield bonus persists through resets

## Strategic Value

* Timing shield usage
* Coordinating with team for heals
* Deciding whether to attack shielded targets
* Managing shield reset windows

Remember: Shields are crucial for defense, but not impenetrable! Plan your attacks and defenses strategically.