Clearing Screen Space While Holding a Shield

Repositioned Shield View

A normal shield held in the offhand covers a wide section of your right or left screen, hiding opponent movements during close-quarters combat. This pack alters the offhand shield position by shifting it toward the side of your display, opening up central vision.

Using the Repositioned Shield in Duels

Follow these habits to take advantage of the cleared screen space:

1. Equip the Shield: Place your shield in your offhand slot. Notice that the body of the shield rests farther to the edge of your screen instead of crowding the center.

2. Track Opponents While Blocking: When raising the shield with your secondary use key (right-click by default), monitor your opponent's footwork and weapon switches directly through the center of your screen.

3. Time Your Counter-Attacks: Because the shield no longer blocks your perspective, you can accurately spot the moment an opponent pauses swinging or exposes an opening, allowing for quicker counters in Duels without lowering your guard prematurely.