Shields

The shields have been de-buffed during the PVP and PVE overhaul to make their defense come with a cost. Even with their drawbacks, the shields are still an important and useful weapon. As it was with no doubt the perfect counter against the halberd and the ranged weapons, specifically the sniper’s cross. It is always recommended to carry one around and could be utilized with its own hotkey instead of using it in the off-hand to maximize the speed and damage output. But that tactic needs someone with great accuracy and perfect timing management.

(it is recommended to craft the shields using one specific kind of oak instead of mixture such as oak and spruce)

Special Shields
Two new special shields exist as well which outclass the normal ones; the Raiding Shield and the Knockback Shield.

The Raiding Shield
The Raiding Shield carries offensive measures in the form of its ability: Heavy Charge. The heavy charge will make you bash the enemy with your shield knocking him out of balance and dealing some slight damage in the process. It can purchased for 1 gold coin from The Weapons Merchant in The Arena Deserts.

The Knockback Shield
The Knockback Shield carries defensive measures in the form of its ability: Circular Slash.Upon blocking a hit, the shield will fire back a slash all around the holder knocking back the enemy and dealing small damage to him. It can purchased for 1 gold coin from The Weapons Merchant in The Arena Deserts.