#Shield Improvements

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nocturne lichen
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We all know that the shield is the worst thing in this game currently because of how much it sucks.

Thought of somethings to improve it

Increased Bash range
You basically have to be touching the other player to actually hit them with the bash would be nice if the bash was increased so that we don't have to be millimeters infront of them ||(Way less than an inch for you Americans)||

Lock on hits
Similar with the Melee Heavy attacks just not a 1 hit unless to the head (however that works) 2 or 3 would be nice and balanced

Pistol customisation
Let us have the choice to use different pistols but have the recoil increased along with in ADS and out ADS time and Mobility dependent on the pistol chosen. Just maybe not have the KARD or G18C as an option

Glass damage
While this is already something that is existent in the game but unreleased seen in the Roadmap it would be a nice change but maybe it would be good to have the glass break after a certain amount of damage blocked.

I was also thinking about putting an Idea down for a plantable shield like in Black Ops 2 but that would just leave people with a Pistol to defend themselves, unless it just gave you a Training M4

copper cedar
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The only time this thing is effective:

  • you queue snd
  • you don't face a party full of m320, eknifes, & smg
  • you got a good aim to not miss your 1st throw
  • you face your target on 1vs1 fight
  • you got your throwing knife focused loadout (nimble hand, gear pouch, any 3rd slot perk)

That's where it shines and i hate it

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It's less of a shield and more like a throwing knives assisting tool

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I hate it

copper cedar
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I often test this thing on other mode to see its potential. Sadly, the only time this thing shines is in SND and i doubt everyone will queue this mode all day long

compact briar
copper cedar
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I never use throwing knives because i know what everyone will do the moment i see someone with this thing

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It's too effective and invalidate the need to use of shield

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Nobody as far as i know queue other mode with this thing without carrying throwing knives

compact briar
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Well, you just met me

copper cedar
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Yeah, we're just a few

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It's really that bad that using throwing knives is practically a requirement (which is a bad design for a weapon being added to this game)

compact briar
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I usually only play tdm and I use shield on cruise, rust and when I have a shield kill daily

copper cedar
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"kill daily"

compact briar
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And those two maps I always, ALWAYS camp

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Daily contract I mean

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I'm the other kind of Satan for the shield. I use the quick switch shotgun combo

copper cedar
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I WAS using that combo

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It's another disgusting combo (mainly i use qs + m1014)

compact briar
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That's what I'm using

copper cedar
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I'm more of a fun and gimmick build (shield + crossbow)
The reason is, if you sht at throwing knives, you won't get punished hard if it was crossbow. Also, if compliment what this thing is lacking

compact briar
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Back in the deagle days I used quick aim to instakill headshot

copper cedar
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And that's why everyone hate this thing

compact briar
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It was probably the most fun I had in this game

copper cedar
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Now everbody only use this either to grind gold, for daily contract, or to troll on snd

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NOBODY ever be sane enough to queue tdm and use anything but qs + shotguns or throwing knives setup

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That's how bad this thing is

compact briar
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If I see a person with a Nebula shield I would legit bow to them out of respect

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Only once tho

copper cedar
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I got it gold and only use default throwable

compact briar
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Nice

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What's the level?

copper cedar
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9

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Before nebula skin update and melee rework

compact briar
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WHEEZE

copper cedar
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You know, before the update that fix this thing leveling system?

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3k + kills on tdm

compact briar
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It doesn't level off kills anymore?

copper cedar
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Previously, leveling the gun can be achieved by melee-ing other player

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Which sadly i used the main gun

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Now, it's not the case

compact briar
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Hm

copper cedar
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Yes, 3k+ kill count with hundreds of hours maining this thing with less toxic loadout (no qs shotguns or throwing knives)

compact briar
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Shield is still too weak. It's moderately strong only when pairing with other guns and equipment

copper cedar
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Yeah

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That's how bad the gun is, when you need other things to be its crutch

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Even vz61 is miles better than this

compact briar
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it is funny to poke at people with the pistol from half the map away to annoy them

copper cedar
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Yep

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But i wanna give em mercy so i use crossbow kekw

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Face tanking smines and claymore is already infuriate em enough

compact briar
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yeah

copper cedar
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Only smart player will react fast if they didn't see a kill notif and the smine goes boom

compact briar
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what also makes the shield bad is the netcode

copper cedar
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Yep. Even more obvious if you're 1vs1 shield only and do melee fight

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150ms+ player will be a nightmare and i face some

compact briar
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the desync is horrendous. you can legit look straight at a person and they'll still kill you from your side cuz the netcode doesn't think you're looking at them

copper cedar
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Very

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That's why i advised newcomer to not touch this thing

compact briar
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oh yeah new players definitely should not use the shield if they want to have fun

copper cedar
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Use the default throwable and have fun tinkering with your perk

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Wiple know their stuffs as to why gave the newcomer that 3 weapons

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Other weapon are pretty much reskin of the existing weapon with different stats, models and sounds.

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As bad as its performance is, i love shield because it's UNIQUE and not straightforward to use. Other guns are pretty much "Point, Shoot, Pray" rinse and repeat with some exception for lmgs, heavier sr, and shield

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You need to get used to the sluggish movement of lmgs and you need to not miss your shot with sr. Yes, taking cover and be less predictable is another key to get good kill with sr

snow gorge
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I think I know how smines are getting buffed more and more

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Cos some players just suggest to buff just like this suggestion and the buff is becoming true

pure coral
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24 lvl shield sarah

pure coral
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Or new shield attachment for the pistol like extra mag about +2 rounds

lofty viper
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if the secondary has a different pistol is equipped along with shield, that secondary should replace the shield's pistol

pure coral
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Nah its wierd af

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Imagine p30 with 15 bullets or luger

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Op

lofty viper
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only shield and knife

pure coral
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With mine 50+ i can say that shield and knife its true gameplay

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Secondary its just m320 or emps

nocturne lichen
pure coral
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Eh whatever u got what im talking about

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Its just boring when sm1 with 20+ ping just killing you in shield

copper cedar
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That was before nebula skin update

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Btw, welcome back to the fun club brother

nocturne lichen
copper cedar
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Fck i miss playing this gamePepeHands

devout pagoda
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Shotgun shield is one of the best on small maps rn because of the sniper m1887

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You usually need 3 loadouts to play shield only

Loadout1 - Shield,m1887, quickswap, pouch,Regen,s mines
(don't come close to me)

Loadout2- shield,GL,nimble,c4,pouch, explosive prot
(anti site Rush)

Loadout3-shield, crossbow,fast reload, double time, Regen,any nade (worse sniper)

copper cedar
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Loadout 4

  • Main Weapon: Shield
  • Secondary: Crossbow
  • Perk: quick reload, ammo supplies, blast protection

Versatile and a good way to get good with shield without relying too much on throwing knife

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Additional drones: anything that reveal player location on the map + hydra (just to fck around that crowded spot)