I am very surprised the staff of Era hasnt made a riot shield weapon yet. something that looks like this that can block bullets completely from the front and partially block melee damage such as all melee weapons do 1/4th damage. it would be a neat concept for a shooting game.
If there is one to be made. i suggest it take up the weapon equip spot so u cannot equip a gun with it. let the melee weapons like knife, fireman axe, etc be used with the riot shield to even the playing field out. this is my suggestion of how it should look like VVVVVVVVVV
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