Is using a shield the journalist mode of this game? Why are shield users crying about this boss?

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Is using a shield the journalist mode of this game? Why are shield users crying about this boss?

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This made me realized i've never used a shield in this game.

What's the point when there's a YOU CAN'T HIT ME! I'M ROLLING! button. That's been the problem with these games since day fucking one.

Shield are a meme and you realise it the moment you try powerstancing something
>Cold Flamberge (Bloodhound's step) + Sword of milos
>Mimic ash
Theres no meme, die

I would imagine shield user have a much easier time against delayed attacks.

shield users are the ones that find this boss easy
alongside STR Mimic Tear users

That trick only works once.

>shields are for newer players and the elderly who can't roll
gee you don't fucking say its almost like thats been their purpose since fucking des

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powerstancing is just a cooler looking version of two-handing. there is no higher damage output

I've used shield and spear as soon as I could.

You're wasting incredible amounts of time rolling around and waiting for enemy to do its thing.

The way they made the game stack your inputs and not cancel animation is the biggest issue with the game. From are pure sadist for that reason.

user you literally deal double damage

I put the turtle shell on my back for a while for the stamina regen.

the shield is a simply a situational tool you morons

That's still an added crutch in a game where 2 hits can kill you.

its really good if you have a bleed/cold build since you get buildups from both weapons

>u're wasting incredible amounts of time rolling
you mean playing the game properly?
Stop using shields as a crutch, you're only sucking the fun out for yourself

shield is great in pvp, was able to kill a hacker thanks to it

Journalists love the game and can play through it pretty easily.

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>NOOOO YOU CAN'T USE THE TOOLS THE GAME GIVES YOU
100% guard boost fingerprint shield + mimic tear, yep, it's elden ring time

kill yourself

>NOOO YOU CAN'T USE A SHIELD AGAINST HER BECAUSE SHE HEALS!!! AAAAAAAIIIEEEE!!!!
That's when I understood half of the people posting in ER threads have no idea what they're talking about

>Elden Ring
Pathetic

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a mixture of rolls, jumps and blocks is the intended way to play Elden Ring
if you don't use shields you're ruining the experience for yourself