The shockwave discharged by the dragon turtle shaped like a water sphere that enlarged at a fast rate. Will knew he couldn't outrun this shockwave. He used his non-standard bard skill, Sound Shield. It created a protective shell around him. This defensive skill had a chance to deflect incoming range attacks. Any attack that it failed to deflect would have its damage reduced. The skill also protected him from any movement restriction resulting from the skill or spell that hit him.
The shockwave was an AOE attack, so the Sound Shield couldn't deflect it. It hit Will and sent him tumbling. Luckily, his Sound Shield reduced the damage he received, allowing him to survive. The push from the shockwave instead helped him widen his distance from the dragon turtle. The tunnel's large opening was now right in front of him. He quickly adjusted his direction and entered the tunnel.
