The shield gun has the ability to reflect, stop, or reduce damage from projectiles via the secondary fire, and causes damage to others with primary fire.  The primary fire is not commonly used but if fully charged it can do a good deal of damage. The fact that it automatically triggers when a target is directly in front of you is a nice bonus. Also the secondary fire is commonly used in assault when on an objective or while someone is retreating.

In most cases the primary fire is useless since it doesn't do much damage to big monsters (unless you're a high level) and for the fact that monsters melee you when you get up close to shield gun them. With small monsters other people will shoot and kill the monster before you can shield gun it. Most monsters will fire at you when you're walking up to shield gun them, ergo it's not useful.

The secondary fire is used more often in Monster Mash. When falling it absorbs some impact if not all, and it can deflect SOME monster projectiles. The primary reason for using the shield gun is to act as a shield and absorb damage.

Base Damage

Tapped Primary: 40 pts

Fully Charged Primary: 150 pts

Best Modifier

Flight

Infinity

KnockBack

Protection

Rejuvenating Water

Vorpal

Tips

If you have good dodging skills this weapon can be very useful. The shield has a limited charge so keep it off when you don't need it. When a splash damage, non-energy projectile comes at you the shield doesn't stop damage but absorbs as much as it can, so you still get hurt. Also, don't think you can survive anything even if you have an infinite shield gun. Jumping in front of titan rocks with a shield gun is a big no-no.

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