Allagan Scepter Taking away ilvls anyone else have this?

[Arkista]

So I got an Allagan Scepter and it is taking 3 ilvls away from me when I equip it. Anyone else have this happening? Wouldn't be a big deal but can't get into some PF groups requirements.

Edit sorry got answer.

[Almalexia]

Shield slot and 2-handed weapons count.

If you are going from a staff to scepter without a shield of similar ilvl, you will lose total ilvl.

[Arkista]

Shield slot and 2-handed weapons count.

If you are going from a staff to scepter without a shield of similar ilvl, you will lose total ilvl.

Oh.. I had Garuda's Van so I guess that is why, Thanks guess I will need a shield now.

[Zhi]

It's one handed so it counts shield piece into equation

[Kyroc]

You want the ancient buckler which you buy off rowena with a token from killing the 3 extreme primals