You know Zeus, you’re obviously an incredibly skilled technical player. We can all see that clear as day. But I’ve noticed you also have impeccable taste in VGM OSTs as well. Daps my guy
Might be the first time i wondered "what's the point of a great shield in a world where THIS level of skill expression, aggressive pressure and defense can be achieved?" Really im speechless, I vow not to a simple follower of the ways of the wall, but the pioneer of one of its many paths
@@metaphysicalparadox he has the turtle shell (this game's grass shield) and wears a mask with a heavy armour similiar to the dad mask and the giant set. I guess he could use a fire zwei instead of a holy one but idk
@@theflamethr0wer724 the similarity is not there buddy. the giant dad mask of this game is one of the glintstone crowns and the turtle shell is nothing like the grass crest shield
Not if you can read your opponent. Nobody just stands there with his guard up, letting the other guy just attack your shield while you do nothing… unless you’re a fingerprint shield user, in which case fck em
@@TrayGolden even then there gonna see what type of weapon youve got, they know what ash of war you likely got, and if they can help it there not gonna get caught lackin
Outside of the i-frames I didn't have any issues dealing with that setup. That's not to say it's bad, but if you know how to play around it then it's not that big of an issue.
I also just found out about it today (but accidentally got it yesterday). It's really fun and nice alternative when you're bored with conventional weapons.
Sadly these need a huge nerf. You can just hold block and spam r1 and the opponent can't do anything to harm you without a shield piercing attack. I was bullying people with this last night and I found it absolutely disgusting. I didn't lose a match for an hour straight
You’re playing noobs bro who just came back to the game for dlc. I could be wrong but I can’t look at this moveset and in good conscience agree with a nerf
@@zlol_ssbm Nah it beats psgs, GUGS, and even fists easily against skilled players too, not bots. I got players who wave dash and swap to blue/red feather and have good reactions and spacing. They still can't do nothing against it. Only blind spot spammers and parry spammers gave me trouble funnily enough. The bots that spam those AoW were harder to kill 😂
I literally tried most of the weapons in the DLC and refused to try the thrust shields since I honestly expected them to suck, but I was wrong.. They are the PvP/PvE weapon par excellence, they are so strong that they can devastate any boss simply by keeping their guard up and spamming the counterattack and even in PvP, the speed of the attacks combined with parry frames make this thing the most versatile weapon ever, currently only countered by some unjust war ashes but that's normal since certain abilities are so broken that counter anything in PvP
Great vid! As a shieldpoker main and lover of defensive setups, this was also my most anticipated weapon, and I LOVE IT! Specially the R2s, those are fantastic and incredibly rewarding to land, really cool weapon, by far my favourite in the game. My only complain about it is the shieldpoke move, it doesnt have the same penalty of stamina like shieldpoking, is incredibly fast and it breaks 133+ poise, it feels cheap and kinda op for me right now, tbh, even if I will be maining this weapon for the rest of Elden Ring PvP's life cycle, I would like to see a nerf to that move. I only hope they only nerf that one and leave the rest of the moves are they are now, they are simply fantastic and super cool.
Can you try the new Mix Deflecting Hardtear? I'm able to deflect and stun enemies in PVE while taking almost no dmg/stamina blocking with a GUGS and I wonder if it's the same in PVP. Since you're great at perfect blocking I think it made for you.
AJAKSDEFRTG i've been waiting for this two weeks. Thank you! Btw, Do u think the weapon needs a nerf or something? or it's fine in the way it is. Because i haven't played the dlc, a lot of things worry me. They are looking kinda broken
They way you spin backwards just to jump attack towards them or do a swift attack is amazing. It seems to capture your opponents off guard every time. Is this something you can do with any weapon?
Think it will get nerfed? I’m maining it and a lot of people are saying the only counter is back blades atm. And do you think the attacking while blocking is glitched? I noticed I take a fraction of the Stam damage I should be taking from a normal block.
It’s insanely good lol. Is the int one much better than the other one? I don’t want to invest the stats for it and I’m already kicking ass with the other one
You can use the Duelist Shield for sure, but Carian is a clear upgrade in terms of damage, absorptions, and stability. It doesnt matter that much, considering how good the class is.
Wow that looks like pure cancer to fight lol. I haven't got one just yet but I'm definitely going to try them out in PvE at least. Maybe great hammers with hammer talisman might be a good counter to these. Drain all of their stamina with just a couple of hits.
Oh god I actually got my ass beat by this guy twice today with the exact same getup and everything. Please don't put me in one of your videos if you're going to do another one people will probably make fun of me! 😭😭😭
This and the shotgun crossbow are the new black plague alright. T-Shields can be nerfed I imagine, but shotgun crossbow with 'eepy bolts might be the cringiest and most duel-breaking shit, yet un-nerfable
They made a weapon just for him guys it’s so over
Not the madness perfect block 😭
Weapons: You cant defend while u attack.
Shield: You cant attack while u defend.
The Thrusting Shield: "I missed the part where that's my problem"
I know this is a joke but just in case if you or others dont know, shield poking has been a thing since day one.
@@TKTOV Yeah, but you didn't so it like a reddit meme. So no updoot :^)
@@TKTOV Looks like you haven't noticed, shield poking with this monstrosity is glitched and has 100 guard boost, same for the blocks during attacks.
You know Zeus, you’re obviously an incredibly skilled technical player. We can all see that clear as day. But I’ve noticed you also have impeccable taste in VGM OSTs as well. Daps my guy
That poor sod at 2:20.
Him: I command the storm!
You: Oh yea! *poke*
The fact that they existed IRL in the 15th century makes this so much more awesome. Great compilation.
Everytime I see the Thrusting Shield vs. Thrusting Shield matchup, I can't help but say "RITUAL COMBAT!"
As it was written… dueling shield Al gaib 🗿
3:45 that was like a ds1 backstab lmao
surfboard of doom
Fromsoft isnt allowed to leave the kitchen, they need to keep cooking forever
I hope we'll see videos from you featuring as many of the freshly introduced weapon types as possbile 👀
Don’t worry they’re coming 😎
I suddenly want to try thrusting shields…
Based background music. A man of culture
Might be the first time i wondered "what's the point of a great shield in a world where THIS level of skill expression, aggressive pressure and defense can be achieved?"
Really im speechless, I vow not to a simple follower of the ways of the wall, but the pioneer of one of its many paths
That's actually insane how oppressive they are what
1:45 there is something really sweet about seeing a giant dad build in 2024
Yep knowing that people still remembers giant dad makes me jappy, what a legend
zweihander ≠ giant dad
@@metaphysicalparadox he has the turtle shell (this game's grass shield) and wears a mask with a heavy armour similiar to the dad mask and the giant set. I guess he could use a fire zwei instead of a holy one but idk
@@theflamethr0wer724 the similarity is not there buddy. the giant dad mask of this game is one of the glintstone crowns and the turtle shell is nothing like the grass crest shield
If only poise exists...
We need a build guide. This weapon looks like something that'll need some practice.
damn, that gold vs magic shield is visually pleasing. Omg piercing fang on a shield is sxy asf
Legit using one rn. I love the shit out of this weapon
Finally a video about my favorite dlc weapons, thank you
Backhand blades is a good counter for this. The ash of war is made to go around block😂
Not if you can read your opponent. Nobody just stands there with his guard up, letting the other guy just attack your shield while you do nothing… unless you’re a fingerprint shield user, in which case fck em
@@Nova-Franconia but you can fake them out you can act like you’re attacking them normally then when they attack back hit the ash of war
@@TrayGolden even then there gonna see what type of weapon youve got, they know what ash of war you likely got, and if they can help it there not gonna get caught lackin
@@Nova-Franconiathere a new katana that goes completely through any form of blocking it seems to be really good against this and finger print,
Outside of the i-frames I didn't have any issues dealing with that setup. That's not to say it's bad, but if you know how to play around it then it's not that big of an issue.
Imagine what a great experience it would be to be pierced by an entire shield 😂
Thanks for showing it needs less guard stability & attack range.
I also just found out about it today (but accidentally got it yesterday). It's really fun and nice alternative when you're bored with conventional weapons.
The new season of Shield Hero is looking good.
Fromsoft trying not to add reaction trades in every single update
Holy shit this is incredible. Crazy skills and tech, a super dope build, easy 10/10
damn fingerprint poke is back and with a better moveset
bad ass looking shield that is a weapon? damn thats just cooking real good!
Sadly these need a huge nerf. You can just hold block and spam r1 and the opponent can't do anything to harm you without a shield piercing attack. I was bullying people with this last night and I found it absolutely disgusting. I didn't lose a match for an hour straight
You’re playing noobs bro who just came back to the game for dlc. I could be wrong but I can’t look at this moveset and in good conscience agree with a nerf
@@zlol_ssbm I promise you I'm not. Tested with a friend. It's crazy
Ya I agree that it’s a bit too oppressive at the moment. Not sure how they’ll approach a nerf (block frames, stam consumption, etc).
@@Will_OA I stand corrected I guess. Sorry I assumed you meant just messing around in the arena. I’m so used to floodgates of new players
@@zlol_ssbm Nah it beats psgs, GUGS, and even fists easily against skilled players too, not bots. I got players who wave dash and swap to blue/red feather and have good reactions and spacing. They still can't do nothing against it. Only blind spot spammers and parry spammers gave me trouble funnily enough. The bots that spam those AoW were harder to kill 😂
At first I thought the weapon type was wacky, but after a few invasions this thing can trade so good
I literally tried most of the weapons in the DLC and refused to try the thrust shields since I honestly expected them to suck, but I was wrong.. They are the PvP/PvE weapon par excellence, they are so strong that they can devastate any boss simply by keeping their guard up and spamming the counterattack and even in PvP, the speed of the attacks combined with parry frames make this thing the most versatile weapon ever, currently only countered by some unjust war ashes but that's normal since certain abilities are so broken that counter anything in PvP
I've never understood how people get so good at the jittery crouch walk. It does such a good job at making people panic roll but I cant do it well
Great vid! As a shieldpoker main and lover of defensive setups, this was also my most anticipated weapon, and I LOVE IT! Specially the R2s, those are fantastic and incredibly rewarding to land, really cool weapon, by far my favourite in the game. My only complain about it is the shieldpoke move, it doesnt have the same penalty of stamina like shieldpoking, is incredibly fast and it breaks 133+ poise, it feels cheap and kinda op for me right now, tbh, even if I will be maining this weapon for the rest of Elden Ring PvP's life cycle, I would like to see a nerf to that move. I only hope they only nerf that one and leave the rest of the moves are they are now, they are simply fantastic and super cool.
Wonder if Carian Knights actually fought with this thing like this.
Glad to see it getting noticed. Was maining them and theyre fun haha
great video dr zeus
3:51 hey thats me :)
You really brought a Kite to a Swordfight?
Definitely bugged. Stamina loss isn't being implemented properly.
"Offence is the best defence" a person once said. It's joever
this video single handedly made me want to use the weapon
that jump attack is wild Xd
Actually crazy, thats a new level pvp now, we need elden ring anime right now
Can you try the new Mix Deflecting Hardtear? I'm able to deflect and stun enemies in PVE while taking almost no dmg/stamina blocking with a GUGS and I wonder if it's the same in PVP.
Since you're great at perfect blocking I think it made for you.
Defence is the best offence.
Offence is the best defence.
Thrusting shield is the best.
I am sooo sorry for laughing hahaha but you're killing everyone with a surfboard bro hahahahah
Now I want SkalGrim to make a video on how effective they are in real life .
AJAKSDEFRTG i've been waiting for this two weeks. Thank you!
Btw, Do u think the weapon needs a nerf or something? or it's fine in the way it is. Because i haven't played the dlc, a lot of things worry me. They are looking kinda broken
Holey fuccck they've made a weapon YOU CAN'T OUTTRADE
Fellow Xenoblade 3 enjoyer
They way you spin backwards just to jump attack towards them or do a swift attack is amazing. It seems to capture your opponents off guard every time. Is this something you can do with any weapon?
It's a tech called reverse jump attack
so schmeaty block is still in action.. along with chainsaw 😂
Schmeaty never dies 😤
My fav from the dlc
Think it will get nerfed? I’m maining it and a lot of people are saying the only counter is back blades atm. And do you think the attacking while blocking is glitched? I noticed I take a fraction of the Stam damage I should be taking from a normal block.
Looks so fun lmao
I am so cooked next fc.
Our weapon is so cool
VALOR HEART IS FUCKING BACK BABYYYYYYYYYY
They turned shield Poke into poking shield
Those are some DS1 backstabs
I miss valoheart
solid cook
Drawstring shield grease is diabolical
It’s normal grease, but you can shield grease it as well
But which of the two shield's better? (Like seriously whats the point on the dueling one if this thing outclasses it by a looong margin
Fashion
Idk, why there are still people rolling backwards when they're fighting against a thrusting weapon
I mean 90% of those players never even tried the thrusting sheilds, they have no means of knowing what can be slapped on there
This is why deflecting tear isnt a talisman lol it’d be too op
0:25 Bro was fighting his evil twin
It’s insanely good lol. Is the int one much better than the other one? I don’t want to invest the stats for it and I’m already kicking ass with the other one
You can use the Duelist Shield for sure, but Carian is a clear upgrade in terms of damage, absorptions, and stability. It doesnt matter that much, considering how good the class is.
@@WaZeusPvP honestly I’m a little terrified this one is better cuz the regular one is already op as hell
Does anyone know what chest armor is that i need it for fashion souls
Wazeus, try fine crucible feather talisman this talisman is literally broken (for ur playstyle)
Great
Noticed you didn't take damage on some of your attacks, so basically your shield still acts as protection while you smash away this is broken
it's the same idea as the shield bash ash of war, an attack that blocks, downside is the huge drain in stamina lol
Yes most of the attacks have block frames tied to them (during some portions of the animation).
@@WaZeusPvP Have you tried testing if the new deflection physick tear works while attacking with the thrusting shield?
can you put parry on them?
What s the blue buff on the shield? I dont see you aply anything.
Are this like valorheart from dark souls 3?
Best offense is Good defense.
Broken weapon that is super needed
You can backstab with it???? I don’t see you switching to another weapon anytime soon
Wiwi
How are you getting your weapon enchanted so quickly? I see no animation, no nothing?
Wow that looks like pure cancer to fight lol. I haven't got one just yet but I'm definitely going to try them out in PvE at least. Maybe great hammers with hammer talisman might be a good counter to these. Drain all of their stamina with just a couple of hits.
Only Rival for chaisaw
What talismans you running for this?
End of vid
Is its only counter another thrusting shield? 😮
how do you even counter this??
My guy, how are you so nimble, when i try to go around players like that i get hit the face 😂
sorry I feel stupid, what r u doing to enchant the shield?
Drawstring grease
I love thrusting shield; FS please don't nerf it in PVE...
Oh god I actually got my ass beat by this guy twice today with the exact same getup and everything.
Please don't put me in one of your videos if you're going to do another one people will probably make fun of me! 😭😭😭
Wait so it’s like a spear? ish?
This and the shotgun crossbow are the new black plague alright. T-Shields can be nerfed I imagine, but shotgun crossbow with 'eepy bolts might be the cringiest and most duel-breaking shit, yet un-nerfable
Swift Slash clears both, Blind Spot too. I don’t disagree that Thrusting Shield probably needs to get nerfed somehow.
Which crossbow are you talking about? The spreadfire one?
How are you applying the grease on your weapon so quickly??
Drawstring Grease applies that quickly but expires faster.
It's Ds2 all over again 🤣
3:44 got damn that axe is so terrible
What madness spell was the enemy using @0:21?
looks like the madness hand, it's a fist weapon
Why can’t normal shields be like ds3 where you can block and shield bash normal attacks at the same time.
Good thing ill never fight this guy on console
Too bad they only made two...