Anyone else notice shields mit doesn't work?

[Mabes]

<DIV>I don't know if it's just me, but I notice that if I equip a bucker, my mit doesn't go up, and I've tried with a couple shields.  Is this a bug, or an intentional system design?  Anyone else have this problem?</DIV>

[OlaeviaTraisharan]

<DIV>I believe the way it works is you get a Shield Factor which determines your ability to block attacks. It doesn't increase mitigation.</DIV>

[AzraelAzgard]

 Shield factor is avoidance.

[SatinyCh]

<DIV>avoidance!</DIV>

[bigmak20]

Yep; "avoidance".  lol I can get my "avoidance" from 4% to about 9% equiping my shield. It isn't noticable but solo I equip it; even 1 less interrupt would be good.

[Mabes]

<DIV>Ah, cool, thanks for the clear up.  Was just confused because the shield has mitagation listed as one of it's stats.</DIV>