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[Barred]

Viking shields were made of thin linden boards that were glued so that their grain went in different directions. Paint or leather was applied on the face to the enemy to hide grain. They were fairly light for their size.

Shield could also be used offensively.

[MajorCynik]

Shield could also be used offensively.

I imagine that will be something incorporated but not by the use of a 'shield-attack' button. Rather just part of the attack patterns of the shield-bearers. It could also be incorporated with any parry/counter manoeuvre for those same shield-bearers.

[OutlawDr]

I wouldn't take the cinematic trailer very seriously as a literal representation of gameplay. From the gameplay trailer I think the classes will determine the styles. Knights will always be heavy 2-handers, Samurai will always have a Katana and Vikings will always have whatever they have. And I don't think the Vikings will have a shield. Why? It would probably betray their concept. I'm hoping this game will feature a hardcore mode without the HUD assists for parry directions, so we have to actually read the stances, as opposed to read the HUD white "arrows". And without the HUD I think the shield would make the stances too hard to read. Also consider that the stances work both for defense AND offense. How on earth would a shield indicate left while the same guy would have to indicate left with his sword, too?

So... my guess is that shields will be only for extras, so you can 1-shot them anyway.

I like shields... I also like spears, but I aplaud them in their design.Consistency is important. What they have is already very sophisticated. It's fine if they need to leave some classic elements out of gameplay. And it's specially fine if these elements are still represented aesthetically, such as shields and spears for the extras... and thrusting in some finishing moves.

I'm fairly certain shields will be a big component of this game. While the trailer is not gameplay, it did show hero characters with shields. A lot of them actually. Im just curious how they will differentiate blocks from shields versus a block/parry from a sword.

Also, im not sure what your concept of a viking is, but a viking with a round shield is almost as iconic as a samurai with a katana.

[supabeatsbat]

Shield is a must in this game, no doubt.
It is also interesting to look at how the Devs will incorporate shields in "Art of Battle" mechanic.

[SerWarhammer]

Shield is a must in this game, no doubt.
It is also interesting to look at how the Devs will incorporate shields in "Art of Battle" mechanic.

please, make sure that the shield will not be OP!