The Header Spotlight segment is a way to deliver some information about the specific Headers and to highlight their strengths and weaknesses.
Today, we'll be covering the Shield Bearer.
What boffer game would this be if we didn't have a Header dedicated to using a shield. (Ironically, I think it would be Exiles or Wastelands, but that's another story!). The Shield Bearer is an expert using their shield, and in turn protecting themselves and their team. They get some excellent skills that help them deal with the dangers of adventuring.
The Shield Bearer has no offensive abilities, but their defensive capabilities are matched by none. Partial Deflection and Deflect give them the ability to turn away most attacks, Shield Familiarity and Strapped Shield (which doesn't actually require you to strap your shield) allow you to continue to use your shield despite maims and destroys. Headstrong, Battlefield Positioning, and Shield Wall allow you to control the flow of battle. Finally, Shield Reflex gives you some sustainability with a free guard after each rest.
One thing to note is that in a 1v1 fight, the Shield Bearer will probably still lose against a Brute. In the paper/rock/scissors that is the fighter meta, the Brute is expected to out fight a Shield Bearer, because a well placed Sunder will remove the Shield from the fight. However, if working as part of a team, the Shield Bearer can outlast the Brute, as Shield Familiarity costs less than Sunder.
Good Header Combinations: Warrior (Gives some damage and purges), Runesmith (Repair Runes help mitigate destroys and refresh armor), Duelist (Good damage if you're using a buckler)
Pro: If you're looking for a Header that's going to let you lead the charge and survive in dangerous situations, this is the one for you. Works great for anyone who plans on using a full sized shield (if you have the CP).
Con: The one thing that this Header lacks is damage. Without someone to help you or another Header, you won't be able to punch through a paper bag.
Are you going to take Shield Bearer? What do you think the fighter meta is going to look like? Let us know in the comments!
Today, we'll be covering the Shield Bearer.
What boffer game would this be if we didn't have a Header dedicated to using a shield. (Ironically, I think it would be Exiles or Wastelands, but that's another story!). The Shield Bearer is an expert using their shield, and in turn protecting themselves and their team. They get some excellent skills that help them deal with the dangers of adventuring.
The Shield Bearer has no offensive abilities, but their defensive capabilities are matched by none. Partial Deflection and Deflect give them the ability to turn away most attacks, Shield Familiarity and Strapped Shield (which doesn't actually require you to strap your shield) allow you to continue to use your shield despite maims and destroys. Headstrong, Battlefield Positioning, and Shield Wall allow you to control the flow of battle. Finally, Shield Reflex gives you some sustainability with a free guard after each rest.
One thing to note is that in a 1v1 fight, the Shield Bearer will probably still lose against a Brute. In the paper/rock/scissors that is the fighter meta, the Brute is expected to out fight a Shield Bearer, because a well placed Sunder will remove the Shield from the fight. However, if working as part of a team, the Shield Bearer can outlast the Brute, as Shield Familiarity costs less than Sunder.
Good Header Combinations: Warrior (Gives some damage and purges), Runesmith (Repair Runes help mitigate destroys and refresh armor), Duelist (Good damage if you're using a buckler)
Pro: If you're looking for a Header that's going to let you lead the charge and survive in dangerous situations, this is the one for you. Works great for anyone who plans on using a full sized shield (if you have the CP).
Con: The one thing that this Header lacks is damage. Without someone to help you or another Header, you won't be able to punch through a paper bag.
Are you going to take Shield Bearer? What do you think the fighter meta is going to look like? Let us know in the comments!
Hey I have some questions pertaining to shield use/shield bearer header (reading version 1.2 of rulebook):
ReplyDeleteCan you only block melee attacks with a shield or can you block missile attacks as well?
The Shield Familiarity skill says that you can repair a weapon or a shield, but only specifies the call for repairing a shield/buckler, is this not meant to repair weapons or was the repair weapon call just omitted?
Are you able to use the partial deflection skill against any melee attack, even like a "Root by Force" delivered through a weapon?