Shields in the Arena

[Tyon]

Simple question: Why do shields in the arena mode require so many points to use?

 

[-Tim-]

Simple answer: because they're relatively powerful.

 

[Tyon]

Apologies for the vague question in the OP, I was not sure what the reasoning behind the shield costing so many points was.

Against swords I would agree that shields are very powerful, but every tier has a pole weapon that is able to get around the shield's defenses reliably, even with RtL swings.

I think it would add an interesting rock-paper-scissors mechanic if shield users were allowed to have armor near or on par with what 2-hand users can have. I find shield-wielders to be the easiest enemies to fight in the arena because of how little protection they have.

I personally love using sword and shield, it's probably my best weapon combination besides the poleaxe or greatsword, but the trade off is far too much, especially for the Adept rank. It simply doesn't make any logical sense in Adept to opt for a shield and sacrifice protection when you can just go for an amazing and cheap 2 hand weapon such as the voulge and cover yourself head to toe in chainmail.

 

[Orlacktherof]

Apologies for the vague question in the OP, I was not sure what the reasoning behind the shield costing so many points was.

Against swords I would agree that shields are very powerful, but every tier has a pole weapon that is able to get around the shield's defenses reliably, even with RtL swings.

I think it would add an interesting rock-paper-scissors mechanic if shield users were allowed to have armor near or on par with what 2-hand users can have. I find shield-wielders to be the easiest enemies to fight in the arena because of how little protection they have.

I personally love using sword and shield, it's probably my best weapon combination besides the poleaxe or greatsword, but the trade off is far too much, especially for the Adept rank. It simply doesn't make any logical sense in Adept to opt for a shield and sacrifice protection when you can just go for an amazing and cheap 2 hand weapon such as the voulge and cover yourself head to toe in chainmail.

The question is, are your opponents going to have the weapons to counter you.

 

[Tyon]

I don't understand what you're trying to say.

 

[Orlacktherof]

I don't understand what you're trying to say.

Are your opponents going to have the weapons to counter your shield...

 

[Tyon]

It's a randomized system, so maybe they will, maybe they wont.

 

[Orlacktherof]

It's a randomized system, so maybe they will, maybe they wont.

That's why the points are high. So, you may end up spending all of your points well, or poorly.

 

[Tyon]

Then why aren't they just as high for other weapons?

 

[Orlacktherof]

Then why aren't they just as high for other weapons?

Because of how damn powerful and how many weapons a shield can counter.

 

[SyllaBear]

They are not. Just aim to the left feet or wide left to right slash and done...

 

[Tyon]

They are not. Just aim to the left feet or wide left to right slash and done...

Pretty much this, it would be much less easy if shield users were allowed more armor because they leave themselves wide open.