The durability of enemy elemental shields is determined by their total gauge units. Breaking enemy shields factors in gauge unit cost from Elemental Reactions, normal Damage, and Poise damage. The total damage dealt (in gauge units) to the shield is given by Total Shield Damage = Reaction Cost + Damage Cost + Poise Cost {\displaystyle \text{Total Shield Damage} = \text{Reaction Cost} + \text{Damage Cost} + \text{Poise Cost}} These variables are explained further below, and a comprehensive list o