Shield collision mesh too big?

[Zsar]

When using a tournament shield (or a kite or heater shield), if often catches arrows and spears which should pass - and those then hover around the shield in mid-air.
... In tournaments with many javelins, participants frequently end up with five or more "hover spears" in their shield.

Not just an aesthetical problem, as quite some of these spears should hit the wielder in his shield arm or torso, causing damage.

I have seen projectiles hovering above and at both sides of of the shield but yet not one below...

 

[Daron]

Shield size modifier is wider/taller than the model.  There is one shield that is in the item range, disabled,  that has I think 300 size, yet is a small kite shield.  Some shield sizes are not realistic to their actual appearance.

Aim for the lower legs/feet or at the horse.

 

[Rane]

A high shield skill will increase coverage far beyond that of the model, and really piss off archers.

 

[Daron]

For the player yea.  Bots tend to have lower shield skill.  Usually around 0-3.  So its not as big a deal.