Mordhau’s selection of shields is remarkably diverse both in size and in terms of their potential for completely shaking up Mordhau’s magnificently elaborate combat system. And now, Patch #7 has released, giving shield-users some added mobility and quality of life tweaks, so it’s a good time to get started on learning this side of Mordhau’s combat. This Mordhau shields guide is, I think, a necessary addition to our Mordhau series, because not only have I seen many players asking what the point of shields is as they appear far too weak and cumbersome, but I’ve also heard the outcries of many a player who have come up against a seasoned shield-user and don’t know what they could possibly have done to beat them.
This guide will walk you through each type of shield on offer in Mordhau and how they all operate, before moving onto some in-depth tips and techniques both for using shields to the best of your ability, and for countering shield-users and abusers.