Deflowerer wrote:
these days I rarely put the shield up
has anyone considered the advantages of using shield 1 vs using shield 4 at higher levels, say 40 and up? it protects less, however it shields for longer because it doesn't eat up the energy
just a thought
Just do the math.
Energy Shield 1 = 20% protection at the cost of 1 energy for 2 damage.
Energy Shield 4 = 50% protection at the cost of 1 energy for 1 damage.
For example, if opponent does you 100 damage then,
Energy Shield 1 = 80 HP & 10 energy lost.
Energy Shield 4 = 50 HP & 50 energy lost.
In 5 hits (500 dmg),
Energy Shield 1 = In total of 400 HP & 50 energy lost.
Energy Shield 4 = In total of 250 HP & 250 energy lost.
If you don't plan to increase your energy capacity or you have weapons that are needing energy go for weaker shields.
But at that up high, having a better shield does help since weapon damage is pretty high.
Also, the key using better shields is to have nice energy capacity and regeneration.
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Aeacus