Shields in Lords of the Fallen are an important factor of your approach and success in combat, along with attributes. Different weapon classes will have different attribute bonuses and attack speeds, changing your gameplay drastically. Shields are closely bound to energy management.
You can obtain three types of shields, each having its unique offensive use (apart from blocking). Buckler can riposte the enemies, but be advised – it's tough to nail down. Kite shields have a shield bash special action that is useful for knocking enemies out of balance and/or smashing stuff. Tower shields can create a very stable Shield Wall. Also, each type can be used to charge (press a block button while sprinting) - apart from enemies, it can actually open some hidden passages.
Bucklers
| Image & Name |
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Block Percent Defense |
Stat Reqs | Poise | Wt. | Location & Notes |
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| Phys | Mag | Fire | Psn | Lit | ||||||
 Blocker |
100% 8 |
50% | 40% | 70% | 40% | Agi - 16 | 8 | 1.00 | Located in a locked cell in Cell Circle (Catacombs). (requires Lever Handle to open) |
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 Buckler |
75% 3 |
0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | Agi - 8 | 2 | 0.50 | Rogue starting equipment. Found in a chest in the Burnt Watchtower for other classes. |
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Chipped Round Shield |
80% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | Agi - 12 | 4 | 1.0 | ||
Defender |
100% 17 |
50% | 100% | 70% | 0% | Agi - 15 | 23 | 1.50 | Acquired from defeating Lost Brothers. | |
 Harmony |
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100% | 40% | 90% | 60% | 40% | Agi - 15 | 8 | 0.5 | Located in a chest inside the Planetarium (Keystone Citadel) |
AnonymousIts all great, but absolutely useless when the magic gauntlet is equipped because i cannot switch back to the shield.
Can someone tell me what is the benefit of having the shield on your back vs actively using it? Do you do more damage without it but have more defense with it?
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