Holding shift up raises your shield to protect you from attacks as you move more slowly. This lets you utilize your shield to block projectile attacks in the same way you have done before so that rangers are able to shoot it however
Dark And Darker Gold, preventing melee attacks with your shield is identical to parrying.
Shield blocking won't allow instant followups like parrying but it could reduce the damage. Blocking melee attacks drains a shield bar . The amount that drains will depend on the damage from the attackand also the nature and thickness of your shield. The buckler isn't ideal to block, but it can serve as an aid in parrying another weapon for example. giving a roundel dagger is an alternative that has a longer parry window.
When shield blocking, you can only perform thrusts and overhead attacks the kind that can be dodged more easily . You also have the ability to target a smaller area of enemies , which means that your attacks are slower.
Attacking:
All standard attacks across all classes are now moving 50-40% faster allowing you to squeeze enemies and making Parrying harder.
All melee attacks can be delayed up to a 30 seconds by holding the button...
All melee attacks delayed longer turn into block breakers. these smash through parries dealing little damage
Dark And Darker Gold for sale, but reverse the stun that is slight, penalizing players for trying to avoid the attack that was telegraphed, giving the attacker the ability to follow-up by launching a swift attack or begin preparing a new power attack that forces the opponent to retreat or attempt another unsuccessful parry.