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00:00:00 – 00:10:31
In this video, Craig delivers an in-depth guide on the mechanics of shield stamina damage and the impact of various buffs and updates in patches 1.07 and 1.08. He introduces a custom Shield Stamina Damage Calculator, helping users compare shield stats like guard boost and stamina damage, and advises cautious use of wiki sources due to inconsistencies. The Great Shield Talisman, reducing stamina damage by 20%, and buffs like Shield Grease, Scholar’s Armament, and Barricade Shield, which reduce stamina damage in different ways, are analyzed for their effectiveness. Craig further examines the nerfs in patch 1.08, noting how high stability shields are more impacted and how certain medium shields, such as the Brass Shield, can outperform great shields under specific conditions. Lastly, he discusses the need for buffs to gray shields, suggests that shield poking is no longer overpowered, and teases optimized shield poking builds for future videos, while also promoting his book and channel.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Craig presents a comprehensive guide on the guard boost to stamina damage conversion and discusses whether shield pokes remain overpowered (op) in patch 1.08 following a previous nerf. He introduces a Shield Stamina Damage Calculator he created for the video, explaining its layout and functionality. The calculator allows users to select shields and view their stats, including guard boost and stamina damage, making it easy to compare multiple shields. He highlights differences between various shields like the brush shield, fingerprint shield, and holocrust grid shield, particularly emphasizing weights and guard boosts. Craig advises against fully trusting wiki sources due to inconsistencies and notes that medium shields generally offer superior guarding capabilities for slightly more weight. Lastly, he mentions a final stamina damage formula but assures viewers he will explain the relevant details clearly.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on analyzing the effects of the Great Shield Talisman and other buffs on stamina damage in gameplay. The Great Shield Talisman is explained to reduce incoming stamina damage by 20%, which was a change introduced in patch 1.07. This talisman is particularly beneficial for players who frequently use shields, as it effectively increases maximum stamina and improves stamina regeneration. Another aspect discussed is the use of Shield Grease, Scholar’s Armament, and Barricade Shield, which are buffs that reduce incoming stamina damage. These buffs are mutually exclusive and have specific modifiers, further reducing stamina damage. The difference between small, medium, and great shields in terms of damage reduction is noted, as well as the multiplicative nature of these reductions. The segment concludes by introducing new changes from patch 1.08.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the changes in shield stamina damage and stability following the patch 1.08 update, emphasizing how the Shield poke multiplier affects effective stability but not directly the stamina damage. They explain that shields with high stability are more affected by the nerf, and demonstrate this by comparing stamina damage taken by two great shields with a 30% stability reduction. The video highlights how previously strong shield poking shields are now weaker, and mentions the Eclipse Crest Greatshield’s advantage due to its resistance. Additionally, the speaker notes that certain buffs and armaments mitigate stamina damage differently, with medium shields like the Brass Shield sometimes outperforming great shields when using the barricade shield ability. The segment concludes by promising optimization tips for shield poking in a future video.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and recent changes to gray shields and barricade shields. They suggest that gray shields need a buff, recommending a 0.7 to 0.6 increase in effectiveness. Despite these changes, they mention that shield poking is no longer overpowered due to recent adjustments like increased stamina damage and other nerfs. The speaker hints at showcasing two optimized shield poking builds in an upcoming video. They also promote their book, encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and support their channel.