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ARC RAIDERS / ITEMS

Heavy Shield

A protective option adjusted in Frozen Trail and again in 2.3.0.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexCORE GAMEPLAY
Original editorial illustration, not a game screenshotOriginal thematic schematic
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Recommended approach: Check the current in-game charge and movement penalties rather than using historical estimates.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

A protective option adjusted in Frozen Trail and again in 2.3.0. Check the current in-game charge and movement penalties rather than using historical estimates.

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Practical strategy

Check the current in-game charge and movement penalties rather than using historical estimates.

03

Mistakes to avoid

A guide relying on the pre-2.3 value may be stale.

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