Buckler type shield vs Scutum type shield

[Gryzz]

Scutum-type for me, I like the look and style. IDK if you guys noticed but the block strength affects damage taken even when you don't block/parry.

[whycantiusebetaforumname]

Kite shield is middle ground probably the best scutum is pretty badass with bulwark but high block rate shield is pretty bad imo

[Excalipoor]

I love Shield Swipe. I love to Shield Swipe everything. It doesn't work on Primals, or Savra, or some Dungeon Bosses that I've noticed. (But I think I was able to use it on that Duchess chick in Haukee Manor. I know Stun stopped her.) Otherwise, I use it in Fates and on Mobs of a higher level than me. It's great on Bombs. Shield-Swipe being available is why I use Round Shields mostly, so I can have that ability available to proc as much as possible.

Kites seem better middle ground. But I want the nice-peaceful feeling of knowning Shield Swipe is always there and ready.

And, as a side note, I FREAKING LOVE to Shield Bash stuff after the 6 seconds from Shield Swipe. It feels like I can nerf most monsters at a whim and I just can't get over not having those two abilities.