How is the Weathered Noct Hoplon?

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Another good option if you don't know if you should spend on the shield is the Weathered Noct Ring, which is a direct upgrade to the Hero's Ring of Fending.

As a shield, the hoplon style shields are good for blocking attacks more often. This allows you to use more Shield Swipes, and have a more constant damage mitigation, although it mitigates for less.

Thanks for pointing out the ring to me. I do actually have the Lorica, it was my first purchase.

Also, I'd like to point out the Noct Hoplon is, I'm pretty sure, acting like a Tower Shield. Low block chance, high block damage.

I never heard many good things about Tower Shields. The only thing being "The less you block, the more you Parry".

Most people suggest kite shields. I have extensive use with both Holy Shield and Onion Shield, and know the ins-and-outs of both. I've never touched a tower shield, however, and that's why I'm curious about the giant hoplon.