Quote Originally Posted by Dacen View Post
Not everyone desires playing through CON & THM just to get shield skill up. Besides, if there are no leve/quest SP rewards for shield, then it makes no difference what class you play. Pre 1.18 had SP point bonuses galore, and shield skill was apart of it. No reason it shouldn't be the same for SP rewards post 1.18.
Not everyone desires playing CON and THM, but the option is there. The babby days are over.

Also, you're incorrect in stating that pre 1.18 there were bonuses galore for shield. Sentinel SP shared the same SP you got from your class, unless SEN was in fatigue, then it got SP minus the fatigue percentage. Also there was no SP gained after leve/quest completion prior to 1.18.

The game has always had 3 classes able to rank Sentinel, it's your choice whether you take that opportunity or not.