I recently asked Kalika about my skills:

<<Regarding your weapons knowledge, you should work on First Weapon (Long Bow), *Second Weapon (Shield Usage)*, Parry Ability, Multiple Opponent.>>

Would be interesting if Shield went double duty.

Thanks,
Lucerella

Even more reason to train shield!

~Hunter Hanryu
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