Shield resistance counts or no?

[Archonsod]

What's wrong with your post Ninja? I'm seeing some strange quote sign (atleast on my computer), don't know if others see it too... 

He left the closing bracket off the initial quote statement.

what does Shield skill actually do? I know it should atleast decrease the damage the shield takes from hits, but does it also increase speed or coverage

All three IIRC, though primarily resilience. Speed and Coverage are affected by size and weight of the shield too.

 

[Mill Wilkinson]

You need coverage, unless you got good Shield Use. Speed is also nice.

 

[Lord Sami]

what does Shield skill actually do? I know it should atleast decrease the damage the shield takes from hits, but does it also increase speed or coverage

All three IIRC, though primarily resilience. Speed and Coverage are affected by size and weight of the shield too.

Um... What does IIRC mean? 

 

[Gabeed]

If I recall correctly . . . .IIRC.

I actually put as many points as I can into Shield.  Being a foot soldier who doesn't use a bow, I have plenty of skill points to spare.  Plus, I use a wooden shield like any other Rhodok, so I need all the coverage I can get.   

 

[Nightblade+--]

I know it's "out-of-era" but it would have been nice if there were tower shields around. They're like mini walls to hide behind.
I know Gabeed would love some Spartan shields (since he's a Rhodok).

@ Lord Sami: I'd suggest you'd bookmark this for future reference.

 

[CompanionCake]

I'm too lazy to look IIRC up...

As for Spartan Shields..

There are plenty in Leigions...

 

[Nightblade+--]

As for Spartan Shields..

There are plenty in Leigions...

Do they allow you to attack and block at the same time?

 

[CompanionCake]

No.

M&B hasn't developed that far yet, Nightblade.

 

[Nightblade+--]

No.

Now I feel like a dumbass.
I meant Trojan Shield:

Sorry for the boo boo Gabeed.

 

[Gabeed]

Heh, no problem.  Actually, I use a glaive, crossbow, and bolts, so my shield is more for protecting my back or charging at archers than actually using it with conjunction with a spear or other one handed weapon.

If only you could use two-handed polearms with one hand with penalty . . .I mean, you if you can couch a glaive on horseback, you should be able to use a shield with one.

 

[CompanionCake]

Maybe that'll be something implemented in later versions...

Maybe.

I never knew you could couch a glaive!