Has anyone said anything about this feat or am I blind? Here is the feat for those who do not feel like going to the patch notes.
"Shield Deflection is a new Heroic feat. It requires +8 Base Attack Bonus and General or Tower Shield Proficiency.
When actively blocking with any type of Shield you are proficient with, you gain a Competence bonus based on the type of shield to completely ignore Acid, Cold, Electric, and Fire damage:
Buckler: 20%
Small Shield: 25%
Large Shield: 30%
Tower Shield: 40%
This feat has also been added to the Fighter Class Feat list."