The Shield System

[Erdrick]

What situations are best suited for the diff shield types: Scutum, Hoplon, Kite?

I haven't fought any NMs yet but have been using scutum for everything which is basically just tanking in SP/Leve parties. What situations would make hoplon preferable to the higher block rate and higher defense of scutum? And are there any situations that a kite shield would be optimal?

[Rentahamster]

What situations are best suited for the diff shield types: Scutum, Hoplon, Kite?

I haven't fought any NMs yet but have been using scutum for everything which is basically just tanking in SP/Leve parties. What situations would make hoplon preferable to the higher block rate and higher defense of scutum? And are there any situations that a kite shield would be optimal?

As the game is currently designed, it doesn't really matter. A lot of times, your best bet is to just a shield with a long wield rate and pop Aegis II, Outmaneuver, and Deflection over and over.

[Zkieve]

What situations are best suited for the diff shield types: Scutum, Hoplon, Kite?

I haven't fought any NMs yet but have been using scutum for everything which is basically just tanking in SP/Leve parties. What situations would make hoplon preferable to the higher block rate and higher defense of scutum? And are there any situations that a kite shield would be optimal?

leves and easy stuf the shield with +7 atack.
When your high enough get the vintage shield .I think is in a class on its own and its well the best currently in game, even over the scutum.

You don't really need Phalanx for hate control really.

this 100%.....

[Amas]

When your high enough get the vintage shield .I think is in a class on its own and its well the best currently in game, even over the scutum.

How do you figure? You sacrifice Def and Blocking for 2 points in Wield Rate. Which doesn't even go up with HQ shields.

[Zkieve]

How do you figure? You sacrifice Def and Blocking for 2 points in Wield Rate. Which doesn't even go up with HQ shields.

First , defence does almost nothing currently in game , your rank vs the enemy rank is the biggest damage modifier.
Second , with 90 block you will block almost over 95% of the atacks i am yet to see 1 atack unblocked with the vintage shield.
2 wield rate more is better than any of the above the succum gives. 2 more wield rate saves you a lot of stamina , that is way more important than 1 atack unblocked out of lots of blocks or 3 more defence.