Best way to kill shields in close range?

[Bairhanz]

Lately I've been playing some CQB missions and unfortunately the only method me or any of my team know of to kill shields is to either snipe them or run around them/distract them.

Both options are definitely not ideal in close range maps where having a sniper in close range kind of gimps you and running out of cover is risky as well. From what I understand shotgun slugs are quite possibly the worst idea ever to put on a shotgun because of the shield damage reduction even with skills. So, I ask, what is everyone's favorite/effective/easiest way to get rid of shields in close range?

inb4 nades or sniping them from afar. I'm talking about missions and difficulties where you need to either be in cover until the wave is over and let the mobs come to you or where you don't get early vision on them.

[c4ndlejack]

snipe them (sniper rifles still work at close range) or punch them with iron man aced.

[Cipher]

As much as it pains me to say it, quickscope. Or use the angled sight if you have it. Ace Iron Man from enforcer tree if you don't have snipers. If the map permits and assuming you don't solo, find a doorway and position yourself and another person on each side, then pick off shields as they rush through or when they expose the back of their head trying to gun down one of the flankers at the threshold.

[CONTROLLER ONLY MAN]

Jump all over the place like an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Eventually, his back will be exposed for you to shoot.

[Vercci ]

I run rattlesnake on rats DW. It works, git gud at it.

Or just run around, punch with iron man ace, nade, he shotgun, or die.

[kaffaljidhma]

HE rounds on the M1014 or street sweeper can take down shields in a few shots.

Sentry guns also work wonders.

Also, you can outright ignore them. Even on DW, shields do crap for damage and only become a threat when your armor is gone from other means. Just kill everyone else with more damaging weapons and break line of sight.

Shields are the least aggressive unit. If they don't have backup they will stay where they are forever. So kill their backup.

Also consider putting a reflex scope on a sniper rifle and pretending it's a shotgun.

[Pawnstar]

I don't even know how you did not notice that Iron Man Aced will allow you to bash the shields with a melee strike.

Use weapon butt melee option. When he reveals his squishy face, give it to him with a shotgun in the head.

[Brovah]

Iron Man Aced.

[grishenko [NOR]]

Equip a CQB sight on your sniper rifle, Speculator, See More, Holo sight, whatever you want. And/or attach a laser and hip fire :-)

[Curiosity]

I usually just get close to him and run circles around him until I get a clear shot at his back. Seems to work MOST of the time..

[grishenko [NOR]]

Originally posted by Curiosity:

I usually just get close to him and run circles around him until I get a clear shot at his back. Seems to work MOST of the time..

A round or two to the head from a sniper rifle works ALL of the time :-)

[redtieguy]

HE rounds tend to make them dance. It is preferred HE rounds aren't used exclusively, but assuming you're not alone, well-paced HE rounds throw them off balance enough your teammates can take them down easily.

Otherwise, grenades are a nice, quick solution.

[redtieguy]

You're right about the slugs, however. It seems you need to use 3 well-placed shots to get them.

[Freyar]

Jump on 'em.. confuse them.. shoot them when they're facing away.

[WhiskeyWerewolf]

Jump around a lot. After a couple seconds of spinning around to face you, it's like they just go "No, ♥♥♥♥ it." and stand still facing one direction for a little.

[OldAsDuck]

Beyond the use a sniper rifle or iron man aced just jump on them. They get really confused. You can ride their shield and it's quite hilarious. Or just run circles around them. Get your speed up with some ghost skill points.