The
knightly heater shield is better than the
elite cavalry shield as long as you are not getting shot at.
If you have ranged enemy players on your sides, the
elite cavalry shield is a lot better.
But the
huscarl shield is superior to all other shields when it comes to fighting ranged players.
IMO the weight of it (8) doesn't matter much nor does the slower speed.
The
green crescent shield (req 3) has good width as well. I would say it's the second best cavalry shield after the
elite cavalry shield.
If you have a muslim or eastern themed character it's a really nice shield. It doesn't fit western/christian themed characters obviously.
I'm suprised it's not used more by eastern themed cavalry players.
A
+3 steel shield is quite fun as well.
EDIT:
Just after I wrote this I see that
Leed is back and he is actually using the
green crescent shield.
Welcome back Leed!