How to Equip Medium & Heavy Shields in ARC Raiders
When starting out in ARC Raiders, you’ll only have access to Light shields. As you progress, you’ll unlock Medium shields, but equipping them isn’t as simple as just selecting them in your inventory. There are specific restrictions and requirements to keep in mind.
Shield Compatibility and Augments
Medium and Heavy shields can only be equipped if you have the right Augment that allows for their use. Most early-game Augments support only Light Shield Compatibility. To equip Medium or Heavy shields, you’ll need to obtain an Augment that features Shield Compatibility for Light, Medium, and Heavy shields.
Once you have an appropriate Augment equipped, you can then equip the Medium or Heavy shield of your choice.
Benefits and Trade-offs
Upgrading to Medium or Heavy shields comes with clear advantages: these shields offer higher charge capacity, meaning more shield strength, and better damage reduction, so you take less damage during combat.
However, there is a trade-off—the heavier the shield, the more it will impact your movement speed, potentially slowing you down in battles.
Mitigating Movement Penalties
To counteract the movement speed penalty from equipping heavier shields, it’s advisable to invest skill points into the Used to the Weight skill located in the Conditioning branch of the Skill Tree. This skill helps offset the drawbacks of heavier equipment, allowing you to maintain mobility while benefiting from stronger protection.
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By carefully managing your Augments and skills, you can effectively equip Medium and Heavy shields to enhance your survivability without sacrificing too much agility in ARC Raiders.
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