Types of Shields - Does It Matter? - Guild Wars Forums

tekmunki · Jul 11, 2005, 12:06 PM // 12:06

I have a gold Armor 16 8Tact Tall Shield w/ a +28HP Mod (all the time)
I also have a Armor 16 8str magmas shield... I also have various other armor 16 shields with various mods, rec dmg -2, etc etc...

My question is, do shield 'types' matter... IE, does a Tall shield work less effectively than say, an eternal shield? If so, in which scenarios are the different shields most effective.

Thanks

arnansnow · Jul 11, 2005, 12:07 PM // 12:07

I don't believe that there is a difference between shields, besides the fact that some look cooler than others.

Aniewiel · Jul 11, 2005, 12:30 PM // 12:30

From what I understand, it's cosmetic and simply up to the player to discover what looks best from his/her perspective.

Tetris L · Jul 11, 2005, 01:51 PM // 13:51

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Originally Posted by arnansnow

I don't believe that there is a difference between shields, besides the fact that some look cooler than others.

My Shield of the Wing pwnz y00r carppy shield!!!!11

tekmunki · Jul 11, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22

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Originally Posted by Aniewiel

From what I understand, it's cosmetic and simply up to the player to discover what looks best from his/her perspective.

If this is the case, then i am very confused why many shields look alike, ie, the 'shell' shields, the shield of the wing looks exactly like an aegis shield, etc...

I'm shocked at the lack of concern or documentation concerning this topic.

Darksci · Jul 11, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Maybe there isn't many graphics?
Anet adds new graphics in updates every so while.

I don't believe there be any difference in shields apart from looks.

kleps · Jul 11, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44

the different types of shields also have different requirements, so be sure to check your skill set allocation to strength or tactics. a lvl 9 tac req shield is no good if you have no points in tactics, and 9 in str.

Jul 11, 2005, 12:06 PM // 12:06	#1
tekmunki Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	Types of Shields - Does It Matter? I have a gold Armor 16 8Tact Tall Shield w/ a +28HP Mod (all the time) I also have a Armor 16 8str magmas shield... I also have various other armor 16 shields with various mods, rec dmg -2, etc etc... My question is, do shield 'types' matter... IE, does a Tall shield work less effectively than say, an eternal shield? If so, in which scenarios are the different shields most effective. Thanks

Jul 11, 2005, 12:07 PM // 12:07	#2
arnansnow Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: DOOM Profession: E/N	I don't believe that there is a difference between shields, besides the fact that some look cooler than others.

Jul 11, 2005, 12:30 PM // 12:30	#3
Aniewiel Smite Mistress Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Land of AZ, USA Profession: Rt/E	From what I understand, it's cosmetic and simply up to the player to discover what looks best from his/her perspective.

Jul 11, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#6
Darksci Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Guild: Lords Of The Immortal [Loti] Profession: R/W	Maybe there isn't many graphics? Anet adds new graphics in updates every so while. I don't believe there be any difference in shields apart from looks.

Jul 11, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#7
kleps Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	the different types of shields also have different requirements, so be sure to check your skill set allocation to strength or tactics. a lvl 9 tac req shield is no good if you have no points in tactics, and 9 in str.