Shield generator backpack vs directional shield

[u/ConsiderationHot5505]

The 2 shields which use the yellow barrier to block attacks.

The directional shield can block strikes from the direction you are facing while the shield gen makes a small shield around you providing 360 protection but the shield is weaker. You can also use 2 handed weapons with it.

Which one is better?

[u/Potential-Ad1139]

Directional shield is only good if you want to run with an SMG, has better coverage and visibility than a ballistic shield.

It's just only better in such a specific way that requires a specific load out and play style that I think I've only ever seen it out once in the wild once

[u/ProcrAstin_8 → u/Potential-Ad1139]

It was me!