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Part 3 of a series of TF2 soldier suggestions

The Salient- Probably the most interesting about this rusty shovel is the fact that it came with a porta-shield. When the porta-shield is deployed, all damage coming from the front and to some degree, the sides, are negated by the shield. This includes the various bullets, sniper rounds, rockets bombs and flammables being hurled at the soldier coming from the front. In this sense, the soldier can create a defensive barrier for his teammates behind to pick off the enemies. The Salient also boasts a 20% faster swing speed, allowing for fast and hard smacks across the face.

On the other hand, while the porta-shield protects the front of the soldier, his back and also to some degree, his sides, are virtually open to attack. The soldier also cannot retaliate when he is in this posture since he is 'holding the line'. A spy can easily kill the soldier as well as a few well placed grenades. The Salient's porta-shield has 30 second cooldown since the shield isn't exactly the lightest of pieces to carry around. And finally, the Salient cannot krit, unless a Kritzkrieg medic is around or the round has ended in a win.

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soldier's rocket launcher
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~sting2death Aug 9, 2009
Good and Bad , Good for its pros , Bad for the Cons .

I've seen that alot of Counter-Strike players hate "Shield noobs" so it may bring those guys to TF2 :P

I also hear that the spy is a major pain in the Kahuzala.

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~Apotheosi Aug 9, 2009
lol yes the spy is a pain in the ass.
when the shield is deployed, the soldier cannot move at all and his back is open. self-solving problem X3

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~sting2death Aug 9, 2009
Maybe if it was a Moving Shield , the soldier could save himself from a dagger in the ass :iconimhappyplz:

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~Apotheosi Aug 10, 2009
lol depends. XD

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~sting2death Aug 10, 2009
on what ?

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~Apotheosi Aug 10, 2009
if the soldier is still slow to react, he will still get back stabbed, also he might walk into traps.

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~sting2death Aug 10, 2009
Well thats Right its ALWAYS a consideration ^ ^

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~Apotheosi Aug 11, 2009
lol why not? X3

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