To shield or not to shield?

[Uanelven]

<div></div><div></div>Been playing a troub to near level 30 and I'm finding it challenging and fun.  I've had to solo a fair amount simply because there isn't an abundance of grouping down in T3.Seen a few posts about using shields.   Should I be looking to grab him a decent shield and one-hander for T4 when having to solo or is it only useful with a particular aa path?  What's the deal with using shields?<p>Message Edited by Uanelven on <span class=date_text>05-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>07:31 AM</span>

[Bumblethither]

I did not start using a shield till I hit 50, but wished I had started earlier. (This was pre AA btw)<br >The added defense is very helpfull and far outweighs the minor loss in dps, since most of our dps comes from our songs.<br >Add to that the additional functionality from the aa's and it is very worth it to me at least.<br ><div></div>

[Emerix]

<DIV>since we cast a lot it seems to help quite a bit . may be kind of illusion , but to me it seems very helpful to have a shield .</DIV>