Metal shields - for 100 time

[Flameturtle]

I had suggested this a while ago as an alternative if the metal shields weren't to the devs liking, dont think many people saw it though.

http://www.havenandhearth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=65404

[shubla]

Metal shield sounds quite useless as it would become extremely heavy.

[Uriel]

Metal shield sounds quite useless as it would become extremely heavy.

There could be not 100% metal. Viking and slavic shields had central metal plate from iron. Some of them also had iron edge around wooden part.

[Sevenless]

Heck, make them identical to wooden shields but give them no armor durability. Would give them a niche spot as "chip damage preventing" hunting armor for people strong enough to face tank things mid game without disrupting balance otherwise.

[Fostik]

+1
Having a variety of shields, with significant armor bonus should be an alternative and catch up mechanic for fights.
I.e. weaker players will be safer to use sword + shield in fights, to have more armor, but less damage, whereas other players will wear b12 as a trade off for better damage.
Right now, there are literally no alternative for best weapon build for PvP.