History Main / ShieldBearingMook

* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'' and its ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOriginsAwakening'' expansion pack had plenty of human, [[DemBones skeleton]] and [[TheCorruption darkspawn]] enemies with shields, all of whom used the same skill tree as the shield warriors in the player party. Thus, they had better defence than others and spammed variations of ShieldBash but none required special tactics. The Legacy DLC for ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'' was a [[ActionizedSequel different story]]. The new ape-like Genlock Alphas were practically invincible from the front and had to be flanked or magicked to death. Like ''Origins'', ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' has numerous shield-bearing enemy warriors; like ''II'', they deflect damage from the front .

* Cerberus Guardians in ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'' are otherwise-normal mooks that carry large shields and slowly yet inexorably advance on you until they're in range to shotgun you. However, their feet are exposed, and there is also a thin slot in the upper center of the shield to provide vision(in fact, you gain an Achievement for killing 10 of them in this manner). Alternately, you can stagger them with certain powers, use [[Telekinesis Pull]] to rip it off them, or just equip the Drill Ammo which punches through the shield.
** The ''Citadel'' DLC also has the [[PrivateMilitaryContractors MG9 or CAT6]] Heavies, which generate the shield with their omni-tools. Not being a physical object, it cannot be pulled off them or shot through: however, it is also much smaller, can be taken out with Overload and still regains the slot in spite of being translucent. Annoyingly, their armour rather than health bar [[KungFuProofMook prevents them being targeted directly by Overload]], but Energy Drain works fine and Overload can still ''arc'' to them.

* ''VideoGame/DarkSouls2'' goes a step further with the Imperious Knights in the Undead Crypt, which carry two greatshields and no other weapons. They fight exclusively through {{Shield Bash}}ing. It's widely believed that these enemies are a reference to players in the original ''Dark Souls'' using shields exclusively as a SelfImposedChallenge (or just to troll people in [=PvP=]).

* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': Not exactly a mook, but one of the bosses in Grim Batol switches between weapon sets, and one of them is a huge shield that protects him from the front.

* ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'' and ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamOrigins'' had some mooks with riot shields that fitted the trope.

* ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpiresII'' had Skirmishers and their two upgraded variations as an alternative ranged unit to archers for all factions. They fought with throwing spears and so did less damage, but compensated for that by being equipped with round shields and capable of blocking most projectile attacks with them.
** The Italians also had the Genoese Crossbowmen as their unique, Castle-built unit. They were the best of both worlds, combining the firepower of crossbowmen with the shields.

* ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands 2}}'' features Nomad Taskmasters, which carry man-height riot shields that soak up all bullets. However, they have a hole in the middle, which is covered by a chained midget. Destroy those chains and they’ll fight each other, giving you time to flank them. Badass Nomads have huge (though still destructible) spikes on their shields instead, which makes their ShieldBash all the more devastating.

** [[ThisIsGonnaSuck Players in MW2 can also use these.]]

* Both Bianco Angelos ("White Angels") and Alto Angelos ("High Angels"), in ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry 4'' have shields which double as a flight-pack. They can protect themselves and bash as a counterattack. Usual way to deal with them is to break the shield with hit-n-run tactics, then finish them off with a combo before they have time to repair it.
** Before that, ''Devil May Cry 1'' had skeletons equipped with ''two'' small, round sawblades that they also used like shields.

* Jackals in the ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' series have a large circular energy shield on one arm to defend from frontal attacks. It completely deflects bullets, but can be disrupted by sufficient energy weapons fire or a melee attack. There's also a small slot in the corner for the Jackal to stick their weapon through; their bodies can be targeted through this gap if you have sufficiently good aim.

** The various Kyroo dream eaters in ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts3DDreamDropDistance'' all pack shields and while not perpetually invulnerable from the front like the aforementioned enemy, they're smart enough to raise them in response to you randomly taking a swing at them, after which they'll retaliate while you're reeling. They can even FlashStep in front of an enemy who's about to take a hit in order to protect them.

* Dark Nuts and Black Knights from [[TheLegendOfZeldaTheMinishCap The Minish Cap]]. They have a shield and a sword. They charge at you, but swash away any sword attack you may try to get in. The key to defeating them is to roll around (they are rather slow to turn around), then deliver massive hurtage [[DoubleEntendre from behind]].

** Same for the Darknuts in the original ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda''.

* ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies'' has Newspaper Zombies (weak shield, gets [[TurnsRed ''pissed'']] when you destroy it), Screen Door Zombies (strong shield), and Ladder Zombies (medium-strength shield that can be placed on your defensive unit to bypass it). All three can block frontal shots, but are vulnerable to arced shots, fumes (produced by the Fume-Shroom), and spikes.

* ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies'' has Newspaper Zombies (weak shield, gets [[TurnsRed ''pissed'']] when you destroy it), Screen Door Zombies (strong shield), and Ladder Zombies (medium-strength shield that can be placed on your defensive unit to bypass it). All three can block frontal shots, but are vulnerable to arced shots, fumes (produced by the Fume-Shroom), and spikes.

* ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpires II'' had Skirmishers and their two upgraded variations as an alternative ranged unit to archers for all factions. They fought with throwing spears and so did less damage, but compensated for that by being equipped with round shields and capable of blocking most projectile attacks with them.

* ''VideoGame/AliceMadnessReturns'' had the [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent Madcaps]] in the Hatter's domain. They fought with spoons and table knives, wore cups as helmets and occasionally used dinner plates as shields. These were completely unbreakable, so the solution was usually to target one in the back by either waiting for one to perform their DeadlyLunge attack and get their weapon stuck in the ground ordistracting them with the Rabbit.

* ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'' had Ardor Angels, some of which would be able to blcok most of your attacks with shields.

* ''VideoGame/YuGiOh'': One monster in Yugi's deck (Big Shield Gardna) is a man crouching behind a ginormous shield, with very high defense and ridiculous attack.

* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' (and ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'') has Crawl, a crablike robot who blocks all attacks from the front and from above with his shield.

* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'' and its ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOriginsAwakening'' expansion pack had plenty of human, [[DemBones skeleton]] and [[TheCorruption darkspawn]] enemies with shields, all of whom used the same skill tree as the shield warriors in the player party. Thus, they had better defence than others and spammed variations of ShieldBash but none required special tactics. The Legacy DLC for ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'' was a [[ActionizedSequel different story]]. The new ape-like Genlock Alphas were practically invincible from the front and had to be flanked or magicked to death. Like ''Origins'', ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' has numerous shield-bearing enemy warriors; like ''II'', they deflect damage from the front (though not as drastically).

* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'' and its ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOriginsAwakening'' expansion pack had plenty of human, [[DemBones skeleton]] and [[TheCorruption darkspawn]] enemies with shields, all of whom used the same skill tree as the shield warriors in the player party. Thus, they had better defence than others and spammed variations of ShieldBash but none required special tactics. The Legacy DLC for ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', was a [[ActionisedSequel different story]]. The new ape-like Genlock Alphas were practically invincible from the front and had to be flanked or magicked to death.

* ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime3'' armed some of its Space Pirates with energy shields; you could rip these off with your Grapple Arm.

* ''VideoGame/WarcraftIII'' had the human Footmen, which were able to go into the Defending mode by raising their shield high up in front of them and becoming immobile. They would only gain protection but would even be able to [[AttackReflector deflect projectiles backwards]] after upgrades.

* ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft3}}'' had the human Footmen, which were able to go into the Defending mode by raising their shield high up in front of them and becoming immobile. They would only gain protection but would even be able to [[AttackReflector deflect projectiles backwards]] after upgrades.

* ''VideoGame/{{Spelunky}}'' had extremely rare enemies with projectile-deflecting shields in its paid remake. Performing a GoombaStomp deprived them of it, however.

** ''TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' gives these to the huge Moblins; one with a wooden, one with a banded shield. The ones with wooden shields can be chopped up or blown out of the Moblin's hand, but the only recourse for the banded shields is to climb them and jump over.

** The ''Citadel'' DLC also has the [[PrivateMilitaryContractors MG9]] Heavies, which generate the shield with their omni-tools. Not being a physical object, it cannot be pulled off them or shot through: however, it is also much smaller, can be taken out with Overload and still regains the slot in spite of being translucent.