The avg person in this thread represents some of the worst that the FF community has to offer. Threads like this are why I try to avoid the forums here. FFS Shell is a trait so that the CON/WHM have an identity any class can use protect and you need a 24+ CON/WHM to get access to the effects of shell. FF has no set rules on what the names of their spells are and with the removal of magic defense we now have NO NEED FOR A TRUE SHELL the trait should be renamed to "ENHANCES ELEMENTAL RESISTANCE" since this is what is really happening but oh noez the forum is gonna explode into flames if the idea that shell is no more.

The trait should say "Protect now adds a barspell status for all elements"