directional shield should not take up backpack slot

[Trig_Zero]

since its on the arm, and limits u to use 1 arm weapons
ballistic shield takes up the slot for also providing some protection to ur back when not in use
directional shield need some upside to justifiy the 1 handed weapon limitation, aside from being a cool energy shield

[Brigvs Maximvs]

It's a pretty strong and wide shield that recharges and does not break compared to its material counterpart. There's your upside right there.

[Hunter]

before it would protect only you, now you can use it to protect whole squad (if packed tightly enough)

[Mulqueeny]

Not only does the directional shield cover you, it also covers teammates. it seems fine as it is.

[Funky Koval]

How do I use the shield? I cant figure it out

[melonLord]

Originally posted by Funky Koval:

How do I use the shield? I cant figure it out

right clicl/aim with a one handed weapon.

[Funky Koval]

Originally posted by melonLord:

Originally posted by Funky Koval:

How do I use the shield? I cant figure it out

right clicl/aim with a one handed weapon.

So its only for one handed weapons?

[Mulqueeny]

Originally posted by Funky Koval:

Originally posted by melonLord:

right clicl/aim with a one handed weapon.

So its only for one handed weapons?

Well yeah, otherwise use the shield pack.

[Trig_Zero]

Originally posted by Hunter:

before it would protect only you, now you can use it to protect whole squad (if packed tightly enough)

one thing i llearned when it comes to helldivers 1 or 2
is never stick too close to anyone
things happened and will happen again

[Trig_Zero]

Originally posted by The Brigs:

It's a pretty strong and wide shield that recharges and does not break compared to its material counterpart. There's your upside right there.

wdym, it does break like bubble shield tho
just not as quickly

[Professor Hugedix]

Gave it a shot but couldn't really tell how useful it was, mainly due to it obscuring the entire screen. I like the concept, execution needs work. And more 1 handed primaries.

[Brigvs Maximvs]

Originally posted by Trig_Zero:

Originally posted by The Brigs:

It's a pretty strong and wide shield that recharges and does not break compared to its material counterpart. There's your upside right there.

wdym, it does break like bubble shield tho
just not as quickly

It's stronger than a bubble shield. It can take more damage before completely dying off and recharge. It's also wider. You can cover your team with it. There are certain caveats that come with a larger shield though.

By not breaking, I'm comparing it to the ballistic shield which can break.

I wish we could've had it like HD1 wherein you could use any primary weapon with it, but then that invalidates the ballistic shield.