I need a solid Shield Build

[Jakkt]

I like using Dash Strike, and I love the shield. I need a decent build to push me to the end game.

[squat_instructor]

Do it like everyone does and use Chaos aspect, which is the strongest thing in the game by far. Put something like Ares/Demeter with Arctic Blast/Dionysus on it's special and cruise through the game with ease.

[Jakkt]

I don't really like the playstyle. I'd rather be up and dashing into enemies.

[morbosfist]

Your build is determined by the run and you can only force it so much. The shield strikes pretty fast, so either percent damage increases or Zeus for primary attack. Athena is the easiest way if you get her.

[Jakkt]

I unlocked the Zeus shield variant. I think I'll try that tomorrow. Seems like a solid option to smash the shield down and then just dash in and mess em up.

[Garou]

Chaos aspect, hammers for bullrush and get something like ares or zeus for your special

[WinsAtYelling]

The couple successful shield runs I have are basically cast builds. I recommend Zues aspect and grab his keepsake to get the special attack, that means every hit of the spin will do the lightening strike. Hope for a good Aires or Dionysus cast and see what happens

[kekkuli]

Originally posted by Sailor_seller:

Do it like everyone does and use Chaos aspect, which is the strongest thing in the game by far. Put something like Ares/Demeter with Arctic Blast/Dionysus on it's special and cruise through the game with ease.

How is this actually a good build? I tried it and it made me struggle more than any other weapon so far. Barely beat minotaur and theseus with it.

[Prometheus]

You do dash into enemies with Chaos. You just add a shield throw after each dash. Its a very safe and simple pattern.

Charge up shield charge until it'll take you just past an enemy. Charge them. Dash away from them while hitting a dash attack. Shield throw. Start charging another attack.

The extra shields will bounce off a wall then towards the nearest enemy. So you'll frequently end up hitting a boss with every shield. It makes Dionysus very good for the special. Demeter is really good too because you can stack up the chill very quickly and spread the chill to everything so that specific dot can be room clear for you.

[kekkuli]

Yeah i get the principle....but i guess it gets better when you unlock all the extra shields. At the moment it's just weak.

[Jakkt]

I beat it today using the dash-strike variant on the regular shield. I managed to get a lot of damage off using dionysus/poisedon and zeus for chain lightning/jolt. It was fun.

[squat_instructor]

Originally posted by kekkuli:

Yeah i get the principle....but i guess it gets better when you unlock all the extra shields. At the moment it's just weak.

Yes, until you max out the aspect it is subpar but once you do it's absurd. Also add in the fact that while you charge your Bull Rush you block all incoming frontal damage.