BACKGROUND LORE

"SHIELD has gone through several formative changes, originally acting as the standard and unspecialised Transhuman, before becoming another spiritual successor to the Charger. Their inheritance from the Charger was primarily the shield and increased armor, however instead of an energy shield (which was noted as being very ineffective), SHIELD elements are now issued a far more practical riot shield. They also take some cues from Suppressors, but instead of a semi-automatic shotgun, they instead make use of conventional ballistic Light machine guns."

• Official CvR Lore Document

HOW TO COUNTER

• SHIELD units are highly protected on the front but are still vulnerable from all other directions. Ambush them and hit them from either behind or the sides if possible.

• Shields can take a lot of damage but they're not indestructable. Resistance Snipers or LVET Marksmen are particularly effective at taking them down at longer ranges.