Round Shield vs Kite Shield

[Corsair831]

Hi, just a small thing but the Round Shield could use a bit of a buff, it has nothing to reccomend it over the Kite Shield whatsoever, i was thinking maybe lower the weight of the Round Shield by 0.5 or so.

Here's the stats of the 2 shields



Round Shield

weight: 6.5
body armor: 10
difficulty: 3
hit points: 275
speed rating: 88
shield width: 39
Can't use on horseback

Kite Shield

weight: 6.5
body armor: 11
difficulty: 3
hit points: 385
speed rating: 91
shield height: 92
shield width: 22

thanks, Corsair

[rustyspoon]

Well, it's cheaper and has better coverage. Using the round shield you'll get hit around the sides less and you'll have a better chance at stopping arrows.

Really though, the shields are relatively well balanced against each other. Best advice (goes the same with any other item) is to find something that works reasonably well with your playstyle AND you like how it looks. If you're going for looms, you'll be stuck with it for a LONG time.

[Corsair831]

the kite shield actually has better overall coverage, you can foot-shoot the round shield quite a lot, as well as it having a SLIGHTLY decreased cost, and rather huge decreases in durability

[rustyspoon]

the kite shield actually has better overall coverage, you can foot-shoot the round shield quite a lot, as well as it having a SLIGHTLY decreased cost, and rather huge decreases in durability

I'm referring to melee. It's a lot easier to hit around the sides of a kite than a round shield. Also, the height isn't too far off. Different shields for different purposes. The front arc protection going from a kite to a round shield is quite noticeable.

[RibaldRon]

The Round Shield protects your sides a little better against archers, not all fire is going to come directly in front of you.

That said, I use the Horseman's Kite shield and it is very solid, it holds it's own against the more expensive/higher difficulty shields in Battle, at least.

weight: 5
body armor: 16
difficulty: 2
hit points: 189
speed rating: 100
shield height: 66
shield width: 23

Price is another thing to consider though, and shields get more expensive fast.

[Digglez]

kite shields are terribad in melee, you have no clue what you are talking about.  Rounds shields offer the BEST coverage in the game.  They sacrifice some speed, cost, hp and are not useable on horseback

[Corsair831]

kite shields are terribad in melee, you have no clue what you are talking about.  Rounds shields offer the BEST coverage in the game.  They sacrifice some speed, cost, hp and are not useable on horseback

i do know what i'm talking about actually, and i don't appreciate being insulted, thx.