question about shields

[Wrenaq_Lars]

does the size of the shield really matter cos the buckler is tiny and I remember when playing as an archer I kept on hitting the guys buckler when aiming around it.

[Blondin]

Does the size matters?

Just ask girls...

[Kafein]

The buckler usually catchs more arrows than a horseman/knightly heather/kite shield... It's coverage should be 0 imo.

[kinngrimm]

It matters, even as it seems the buckler catches more then it should, the users of bucklers have to adjust angle more often to counter incoming dangers.

So timing what to block from where is of the essence.

[Blondin]

Also, bearer of buckler have more shield skill.

Yeah, skills matters too...

[RagnarLodbroke]

I have seen Mala go around with the buckler most of the time, and when i actually see her i usally try to aim for her feets, but its impossible the buckler have got some weird magic magnet shield we cant see!

[Dravic]

9 shield skill + the round buckler + skill = you can catch some arrows

It's fine.

[Kafein]

9 shield skill + the round buckler + skill = you can catch some arrows

It's fine.

Even with all the shield skill you want, a buckler wasn't supposed to stop arrows at all... Given it's mass, it's nearly like if you tried catching an arrow with your bare hands.


There's one thing that is worth knowing, it's that all round shields have ghost coverage, except the steel shield maybe. Other shields usually have slightly less coverage than what their model suggests, except above the shield. afaik the head is allways protected.

[kinngrimm]

There's one thing that is worth knowing, it's that all round shields have ghost coverage, except the steel shield maybe. Other shields usually have slightly less coverage than what their model suggests, except above the shield. afaik the head is allways protected.

not true anymore for all shields since the last 2 patches.

pre .222, i agree there was not a chance that anyone could get a headshot f.e. at a huscarl, meanwhile i got those on regular base. In the last week 4 times. Sounds not often, still they make a f.... headshot at a huscarl carrier. I got also Bolts which went through my shield now and the angle from where i get shot and as well hit by sword has been reduced.

And as far as i know most shields got a hp nerf or reduction in cover or body armor compared to .220.

[rustyspoon]

not true anymore for all shields since the last 2 patches.

pre .222, i agree there was not a chance that anyone could get a headshot f.e. at a huscarl, meanwhile i got those on regular base. In the last week 4 times. Sounds not often, still they make a f.... headshot at a huscarl carrier. I got also Bolts which went through my shield now and the angle from where i get shot and as well hit by sword has been reduced.

And as far as i know most shields got a hp nerf or reduction in cover or body armor compared to .220.

I can confirm. Happens a lot nowadays. However, I also wonder if it's related to other issues that have been happening lately i.e. attacks going through blocks, overheads passing through your opponents body, etc.

[Kafein]

I can confirm. Happens a lot nowadays. However, I also wonder if it's related to other issues that have been happening lately i.e. attacks going through blocks, overheads passing through your opponents body, etc.

I'm sorry for the wrong info, I didn't played last week (I don't how it's even possible ), I never saw anyone getting headshot'd while having their shield up. I think lag can help a lot with those things, and client load did increase in all the recent patches (new content) so it could be that.

[Mala]

I have seen Mala go around with the buckler most of the time, and when i actually see her i usally try to aim for her feets, but its impossible the buckler have got some weird magic magnet shield we cant see!

And why i have to pull so much arrows out of my legs?
Yeah, you can catch a few, but there is no 100% chance to get all of it.

[Diavolo]

It seems like there are 2 problems with shields as it is:

• Skill seems to have more effect on shield coverage than the actual size of the shield.
• Size on shields does not follow the model size at all. (A buckler the size of an axe blade can block just ask well as a heater shield.)

So, if you are playing as a shielder you should go for the steel buckler. And get a lot of shield skill to make your shield immortal and give you lots of coverage.

[RagnarLodbroke]

And why i have to pull so much arrows out of my legs?
Yeah, you can catch a few, but there is no 100% chance to get all of it.

well i believe ur just focused on killing me and use ur skills to avoid my arrows then

[Varric]

Jump beats arrows towards feet.

:U.