Is it actually worth using the buckler?

[The Old Song]

http://darksouls.wikidot.com/parry

Just looked up the parry frame data and was suprised to find buckler/target shield/parrying dagger only get 2 more frames of active parry time, and have longer recovery. Now I'm questioning if there's really much point in using the buckler over some other shield or weapon.

[Cicatrix]

Since game runs @30 FPS, parry timing is like 5 6 frames, 2 frames should worth it. I am not sure though just an idea..

[АнoнимМ]

You feel the difference, but i would still prefer a "normal" shield.

[JimmyJames26]

I use the grass crest shield *GASP* (I know) and have no issue landing parrys in PVP or PVE.

[Matheus McNeil]

Originally posted by AnonymM:

You feel the difference

Just try it. Pratice PvP against a friend. Parry Havel, Silver/Black knights using a normal shield and a buckler.

It increases parry window by 2 frames and decrease your recovery rate by just 1 frame compared to a normal shield. I think it's really good mainly in PvE. Some people use a parry dagger to PvP.