Shield

Shield · Codex, Equipment

• Hold L1 to block enemy attacks with your Shield to prevent incoming damage.
• Parry enemy attacks by properly timing your Block (L1) before an incoming enemy attack to prevent damage and briefly stagger the attacking enemy or reflect projectiles.
• Press L1 + R2 to perform a Shield Throw that hits enemies at range. Shield Throw uses all of your Shield charge.
• Press L1 + cross to perform a Petrifying Slam that deals damage to nearly enemies and petrifies enemies Breached by the attack. It uses all of your Shield charge. This move must be unlocked in the Skill Grid to be used.
• Press L1 + R1 to perform a Shield Bash that damages an enemy and knocks it down. This move must be unlocked in the Skill Grid to be used.
• Press R2 while sprinting to perform a Leaping Shield bash.
• Press L1 then L1 to perform a Spinning Blast, damaging an enemy and interrupting Red Power Attacks. If your Shield is Primed, this attack will petrify Breached enemies and return your Shield to normal. This move must be unlocked in the Skill Grid to be used.

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