Nope, it checks to see if the item you struck with is a shield first before applying the perk effects. However, it looks like it's actually at least partially bugged right now and doesn't multiply the bash damage by 50%. The stun duration bonus doesn't seem to take effect in the arena either.So anyone has any idea if bashing with two handed while having this perk increases the damage and enemy stagger?
I'd say that's probably an oversight and it should only be applying while you are on foot. It does currently work regardless of being on foot or mounted though.I don't understand the logic behind Pikeman perk and Cavalry perk. As it seems that Pikeman grants a bonus regardless of being on foot or mounted while Cavalry gives the same bonus percentage but only while mounted.