Weapons Manual - Large shields
Kite shield

The kite shield is a long, triangular shield with a rounded top. It is too unwieldy and heavy to be used as a weapon, but is very effective for blocking attacks, and automatically absorbs damage as if it were armour.
Skill type: | Shields (also benefits from the Large Shield Mastery talent). |
Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
Good styles: | Crane, Crab, Swallow, Dragon and Scorpion. |
Tower shield

The tower shield is a very tall infantry shield, greater in length than breadth, which covers the body from shoulder to knee. It is extremely heavy and useless as a weapon, but is very effective for blocking attacks, and automatically absorbs damage as if it were armour.
Skill type: | Shields (also benefits from the Large Shield Mastery talent). |
Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
Good styles: | Crane, Crab, Swallow, Dragon and Scorpion. |