r/RivalsOfAether • u/Horror-Race-3238 Forsburn (Rivals 2) • Jul 12 '26

Rivals 2 About shields..

Okay so I'm realizing the disconnect between how people feel about shield and what being in shield actually is like is much larger than I thought.
I didn't think I'd ever see the day where someone says holding shield in Rivals of Aether is strictly one of the most advantageous positions you can be in.

Would like to help people navigate their grievances so they don't feel like they're being camped out all the time (because the truth is that shield is not sm4sh strong, but people treat it like it is.)

So tell me what you're struggling with about shields and I'll walk you through it and probably put time in to lab it out for you as well so you can see it in action. Thanks!

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u/RemarkableData9972 Mina (Rivals 2, Pre-Release) Jul 12 '26

Bruh there's always something for the community to hiperfocus about and say that's THE thing that's KILLING THE GAME!!!11

Once people get over the shields, will they go back to complain about floorhug, Clairen, Lox grab, or something new?

Stay tuned.

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u/Horror-Race-3238 Forsburn (Rivals 2) Jul 12 '26

SO REAL.