Riot Shield

RIOT SHIELD
“Carried shield; can be held close to the body for protection, raised to block incoming projectiles, or used as a close-range melee weapon”
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General Data
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OVERVIEW

The Riot Shield is the exclusive melee option of the Medium combining a bulletproof ballistic shield and a riot baton. Whilst guarding with the shield, the wielder is entirely protected from enemy fire to the front.

PROS AND CONS

Team communication, positioning, and careful planning are the key to using the Riot Shield effectively. A contestant wielding a Riot Shield has the potential to act as mobile cover for your teammates, as a distraction for enemy teams, or assist in close range encounters. A major downside of the Riot Shield is that it offers limited value at long ranges and makes the user susceptible to flanking enemies. The Riot Shield is also weak against explosions, as they will not be shielded from the splash damage from the detonation.

While interacting (such as stealing a Cashout or reviving a teammate), the Riot Shield will be held in the user's left hand and can block projectiles from that direction. Additionally, if the Riot Shield is unequipped, it will be stowed on the user's back which can protect them from that direction.

Weapon skins

Name	Rarity	Cost	Description	Notes
STANDARD ISSUE	COMMON	FREE	Direct from our virtual architects to your virtual hands.	This skin is unlocked alongside the Riot Shield and is its default appearance.