Shields are amazing
Peronaly i didnt like the shield on guardian. I run with focus since thats feels more defensive for me. Focus gives blind, regen and block
Draci – 80 Guardian ( on hold)
-Far Silverpeak-
I find the #5 skill more fitting for a shield than the #4. It reminds me of 300, where they all raise their shields to stop the rain of arrows.
“You had to say it”
“Say what?”
“Fight in the shade”
On a serious note, I’m currently 74( HOLY CRAP, I thought i was lower) I use greatsword as my main and mace/shield as my swap to, I find the shield to be situational and I haven’t had an issue spinning around to throw protection on that group member that’s bailing for his life, plus it heals me, and with another talent it removes a condition, even if its not good for somethings, condition removal a little boost in mitigation and the bubble for a heal and to ease the pressure in a pinch I find helpful, I have NOT used focus as of yet, so far I found, for me anyway using the shield to be just fine, I think it comes down to personal preference in the end, not what is better, focus may be ‘better’ but its complete garbage if i cant use it the right way and visa versa