hey all ... quick question
what would be a better shield for running as a Ranger primary?
the +10 Armor no req Gingerbread Shield
or the +45/-2 in stance +16 Armor collector Carapace Shield... i won't have 9 in Tactics tho so i won't be getting the +16 Armor
i need to use one of these shields to run to my farming spot... none of the monsters use degen so i'm just wonderin' which shield i should go with
Shield for Rangers
Valerius
Murder In China
The collector's Carapace shield since all your running skills with be stances.
Jetdoc
Although it varies, +5 armor is pretty close to -2 damage, so I would say that the Crimson Carapace is better since it provides an inherent 3-4 armor even if you don't have the tactics.
Fenix Swiftblade
Shield armor is only applied to the front of the character. If you're running, it will probly not come into play much. Plus you still get maybe 3 armor when you don't have the req. Go with the carapce shield.
L I G H T
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Shield armor is only applied to the front of the character. If you're running, it will probly not come into play much. Plus you still get maybe 3 armor when you don't have the req. Go with the carapce shield.
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Valerius
thx for the help 
just bought me a new shield (too lazy to go farm the shells... :P)
just bought me a new shield (too lazy to go farm the shells... :P)
Mandy Memory
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Are you sure it only gives armor in the Front, I don't think so...
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Murder In China
Any evidence on that?
koneko
GuildWiki discussion on "directional defense" - some disagreement, who knows. The major fansites are of the opinion that it is "frontal only" however.
Francis Crawford
Basic question -- do you get the full +10 from the gingerbread shield if you aren't maxed out in tactics?
Masseur
The candy weapons/shields have no requirement, so anyone gets the full benefit