Rebalance non-heraldic kite shields to match heraldic kite shields

[WITCHCRAFT]

The plain kite shield/kite shield/heavy kite shield had their weight reduced by a significant amount. They're a great choice stats-wise and have always been one of my favorite shields aesthics-wise. Whenever these shields had their weight reduced, the non-heraldic kite shields were not altered. Some of them offer better stats like width, armor, or hp. I don't think that the small increases are worth it when the heraldic kite shields are half the weight. Compare:

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Is the great width worth the other stats? I haven't used most of the non-heraldic kite shields to be honest, but it feels like the heraldic models got a buff and all other kite shields missed out. I think they deserve a buff. Looking for input from anyone that uses one of the non-heraldic kite shields.

[San]

Width is very important, since it's the biggest factor for guarding against ranged with lower shield skill. That is why the kite shield has great stats elsewhere. The armor difference saves 3-4 damage per hit, adding up to a good 30-40 extra hp.

[WITCHCRAFT]

I have been reading the thread about heavy round shield vs hand pavise. I have not played a shield build below 6 shield skill, but soon my main will have 4 shield. Without the crazy force field the larger width will probably help a lot. Everyone else seems to agree with this.

I'll give an opinion once I level up and can actually use shields again. 

[MURDERTRON]

I have been reading the thread about heavy round shield vs hand pavise. I have not played a shield build below 6 shield skill, but soon my main will have 4 shield. Without the crazy force field the larger width will probably help a lot. Everyone else seems to agree with this.

I'll give an opinion once I level up and can actually use shields again. 

The width is what determines coverage against melee.  The force field effect doesn't help against melee.

[San]

Yeah, once you get ~6, the kite shields become beastly. Once you get around 8, the bucklers do as well.