Using Shields

[RyanDanger]

Who uses them? The only real benefit I can see is the boosted elemental occurrence.

[Itchee]

It seems to be of some use for blocking otherwise difficult to dodge boss attacks. For example, i was playing with a japanese player the other day who would switch to a shield to block Reyburn's spiral charge, rather than attempting to roll out of the way.

[Zephton]

It seems to be of some use for blocking otherwise difficult to dodge boss attacks. For example, i was playing with a japanese player the other day who would switch to a shield to block Reyburn's spiral charge, rather than attempting to roll out of the way.

I never thought about using it for Reyburn. Will definitely try on my HUnewm.

I guess it could be useful as well for when Humilias splits and is invincible.

[Justyn_Darkcrest]

Another nice thing about them is the Def boost you get from equiping them. Also they hit multiple targets unlinke most wepons in the game.

[Zephton]

Also they hit multiple targets unlinke most wepons in the game.

Really... I never knew lol.

[GHNeko]

They're basically cheat sheets against bosses that you're too lazy to try and dodge their attacks with.

That's it really.

[sylwyn]

Well I play with my siblings mostly and I tell them how to beat a boss by following my tactics hehe. Sometimes I bust out my emeraldfield and spam barrier shift while they kill the boss, it's kinda fun when no one take any damage.

[Wash]

I saw actually saw a FOmar using a shield on Mother Trinity. Even though I was healing (which made his use of the shield purely obsolete/selfish, doing very little damage and not healing), I thought (as a healer/support) it really wouldn't be that bad of an idea to pack a shield for tough bosses (especially as a FOmarl or FOnewrl).

[Aziel]

Having someone designated as barrier shift spammer in a party is pretty ridiculous for some bosses. You don't have to worry about taking any damage...at all.
lol

[GHNeko]

The only characters that are able to Barrier Shift Tank are FOs because they're the only ones who have a large enough PP Pool to constantly spam the fuck out of the PA throughout the whole entire battle.

<_>

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