Shield changes

[Alhanelem]

So wait, after this is implemented, I will lose all of my shield abilities that I gained from lvl 25-50 sentinel, because my gladiator is only lvl 24?

Well, we don't know what rank gladiator will learn them. It could be different from what it is now- but I really wonder how tehy're going to set it up, because most classes learn something every other level right now, and it's going to be every 5 levels after this update. Yes, some skills will be removed (e.g. multiple tiers of some spells and abilities) but that's still too many skills for them to be learned in longer intervals.

Shields were a handy tool for THM/CONs to have if they felt they wanted to use it when they were soloing (and it was also a good way to boost up the shield skill, prior to its planned removal...). Considering you gave up a small bit of damage in order to use one, it's only worth using if you're soloing and using the skills that come with it. It didn't harm anyone for these classes to equip the shield skills.

However, my concern isn't just for these two classes. It's for any future class that might be able to use a shield. Should they really be forced to level up a class they might not otherwise want to play just to be able to get the full use out of their equipment?