MidbossVyers Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 If my light armor character decides to use block, does it hurt to use heavy shields, as there aren't many light shield artifacts in the game? The Dawnguard Rune Shield is one, but it is unlikely that I'll be fighting undead all the time, so that shield is fairly specialized. Most likely, I'll be using Spellbreaker and Auriel's Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegril Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Shields are affected by the corresponding armor skill level/perks. So, yes.There are some really nice shields mods out there these days. That might be your solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidbossVyers Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Based on Oblivion experience, most of those are heavy, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegril Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I use light armor...there are quite a few mods out their that provide light armour shield options.You might check out the mods immersive armors and skyforge shields.You also might like the Bucklers mod.I've used all three of these and have enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizon72 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I was under the impression that in Skyrim all shields are heavy, and that it doesn't effect your light/heavy armor skill, but blocking skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted3507349User Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 http://uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Armor Shields benefit from the relevant heavy/light perks (except the initial ones), but they have no effect on the matching set perk. Use whatever shield you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nel09 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Shields, according the the page linked my digitaltrucker, do NOT benefit from the armor perks; "Shields do not benefit from the 5*20% initial perks in heavy/light armor skills." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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