I think there should be a buckler or shield that would take up one weapon slot and that you could use it to block sword attacks or bullets from skeletons and other players. Plus real pirates actually used to carry shields in battle. Now these weren't big Roman shields but they were small and could easily deflect sword attacks and possibly even larger projectiles. I know the cutlass can already block sword attacks, but the shield would be able to block gunshots from pistols or blunderbuss, it wouldn't be able to block sniper shots though or hits from behind you. It also takes up one of your weapon slots, so you would have to switch to it when you want to use it.
Shield/Buckler
this is your second shield thread in less than a week, the mods didn't notice but i did mate, I have the eyes of an eagle and I am lurking.
introducing shields that block bullets is problematic, firstly turtling with the cutlass is a thing, and its annoying to deal with but it has counterplay due to it not blokcing bullets and not blocking lunges. Shields being designed especifically for bullet deflection now remove another element of counterplay making turtling even more agravating.
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