Shields

Last updated: 12/4/2023 (v6.0)

Below is a list of shields in X4. Simply change the ship to see a list of all available shields for that ship.

Shields protect your ship from incoming damage from lasers, beams, missiles, etc. by absorbing the damage. After a set amount of damage, the shield will collapse. Once this happens any further damage will go directly to the hull of the ship. Given a set delay, the shield will start to recharge. Shields can also be used in turret-groups to protect the weapons from incoming damage. Shields come in different sizes: S, M, L and XL variant. You can only fit an M sized shield onto an M sized ship. However if you wish to see an L sized shield on an S sized ship, tick Ignore class size. You dont be able to do this in-game, but it maybe fun to see. You can also toggle race rules, ie. fit an Argon engine onto an Boron ship and vice versa, by ticking Ignore race rules.

DLC colours: Base-game, DLC1: Split Vendetta, DLC2: Cradle of Humanity , DLC3: Tides of Avarice, DLC4: Kingdom End,