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=== Shields ===
[[Shields]] are equipped to the left-hand, and provides the ability to '''Guard'''. '''Guard''' using Shields are significantly stronger than Guarding using other weapons: Shields receive 20% less damage than other weapons (90% instead of 70%). Since this property applies to all shields, even the Lv1 C rank basic shield you can find in the shop, this makes shields an incredibly low investment yet powerful option.

When Shields trigger a '''Perfect Guard''', it triggers '''Shield Arts''': an attack which hits all enemies to the front of the player. '''Shield Arts''' adds 1 chain (which is quite good since you are weaving it in-between combos), and usually deals very high damage (as long as your shield is on level), as Shields generally have very high stats. It's also possible to enhance '''Shield Arts''' via abilities such as [[Abilities#Perfect Block Plus|Perfect Block Plus]]. If you enjoy '''Guarding''' and parrying, Shields are a must have and totally great fun.

Although, generally, the consideration for Shields is less how good Shields are, but rather, "what are you going to use on the right hand"? Would that be better fitted with a different left-hand weapon, or a two-handed weapon instead?