History Main / OrbitingParticleShield

* Many {{Compile}} shooters have this as a weapon, usually with variable power levels:

* ''VideoGame/MegaMan'' series have many robot masters with a shield weapons which can block shots and damage upon contact (though a few non-robot master bosses have that shield as well). The particles of the shield can also be launched at the enemy in some cases.

Compare ShieldedCoreBoss, if destroying the shields is ''absolutely required'' to expose the boss for damage at all. See also BeehiveBarrier and ReverseShrapnel.

* ''VideoGame/MegaMan'' series have many robot masters with a shield weapons which can block shots and damage upon contact although a few non-robot master bosses have that shield as well. The particles of the shield can also be launched at the enemy in some cases.
* In ''VideoGame/CaveStory'', Misery eventually summons 2 black orbs to partially shield her. Then she summons an additional two. TrueFinalBoss has a variation of an orbiting shield as well.
** ''Cave Story'' also has a heroic version: At maximum power, the Bubbler produces a swarm of bubbles that hover around the player's position before firing off in a desired direction. There is also the Whimsical Star, an attachment for the Spur that produces rotating stars around the player whenever they charge the weapon.

* In ''{{Silpheed}}: Super Dogfighter'', one of the recurring boss types was the small "Olleyus" cruiser which is protected by a layer of small satellites that respawn after being destroyed. In later levels the satellites also reflect the player's Laser weapon, requiring a player armed with such to time their shots carefully to pass between the satellites. The Asteroid Belt powerup provides this for the player.

* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2''[='s=] Null Element elemental shields take the form of orbs that orbit the character in the color of that element. Each orb will block 1 attack from that element before it is used up.
* Part of ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'' takes part in the world of ''Film/{{Tron}}'' and the boss battle is fought the same way (waiting for the orbital shield to slow down before shooting at the MCP).

* In WorldOfWarcraft, the shaman class has elemental shields. Only one can be up at a time, with lightning shield doing damage to anyone who attacks the shaman and water shield restoring mana if attacked. Resto shamans also have an earth shield that can be placed on another player that heals them when they are attacked.

* ''VideoGame/MegaMan'' series have many robot masters with a shield weapons which block shots and damage upon contact although a few non-robot master bosses have that shield as well. The particles of the shield can be launched at the enemy.

* In ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' finale, Aang's ultimate battle form has particles of earth (along with rings of water and fire), in a sphere of air that all surrounds him as a shield.

* In ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' finale, Aang's ultimate battle form has particles of earth and water (along with circles of air and fire) surrounding him as a shield.

** In ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'', the Metropolis Zone boss has this kind of shield--and every time you get past the shield, one of the particles breaks off and attempts to run into you. A throwback to this specific boss also shows up in ''SonicAndKnuckles'', Sky Sanctuary Zone.
** In ''Videogame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'', the Tidal Tempest boss is surrounded by a ring of bubbles. They don't hurt you--in fact, they're the only oxygen source in the underwater boss room--but they block you from hitting Robotnik all the same.
** In ''SonicTheHedgehog3'', the boss of Ice Cap Zone, Act 1 has a ring of ice block around it--when it isn't making itself vulnerable by trying to drop the blocks on you.

* Fourth boss in ''DiamondHollowII'' is a BlobMonster with an orbiting shield which can be shot down. Last two phases have shields which must be shot down with a rocket launcher only.

** ''SuperAleste'' has a circling orb weapon that can be temporarily locked in place.

** In ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'', the Metropolis Zone boss has also this kind of shield--and every time you get past the shield, one of the particles breaks off and attempts to run into you. A throwback to this specific boss also shows up in ''SonicAndKnuckles'', Sky Sanctuary Zone.

** The Final Hazard in ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2' surrounds itself with fleshy pink energy bubbles that zap you if you touch them. You have to dodge between them to reach its weak point.

* ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' series have some of the enemies and bosses have that kind of shield. Examples include the recurring enemy Orbinaut/Unidus which has SpikeBallsOfDoom orbiting around it (some variations can also throw the shield away). In ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'', Metropolis Zone boss has also that kind of shield.

* In ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamGundam00'', Cherudim has shield bits that will float around and block shots.

* In ''{{Gundam 00}}'', Cherudim has shield bits that will float around and block shots.
* In ''GundamSeedDestiny'', Akatsuki's [[MechaExpansionPack space pack]] has drones that can create [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110420062324/gundam/images/4/4d/Gundam_SEED_Destiny_-_49_-_46.jpg shields around objects]]
* From ''Anime/GundamWing'', the Mercurius model of Mobile Suit had a number of disks that would orbit it (usually in a ring) and absorb attacks.

* The Cane of Byrna from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast''. This uses up magic power pretty quickly.

* In ''Anime/{{Gundam 00}}'', Cherudim has shield bits that will float around and block shots.
* In ''Anime/GundamSeedDestiny'', Akatsuki's [[MechaExpansionPack space pack]] has drones that can create [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110420062324/gundam/images/4/4d/Gundam_SEED_Destiny_-_49_-_46.jpg shields around objects]]

* In ''{{Gundam 00}}'', Cherudim has shield bits that will float around and block shots.
* In ''GundamSeedDestiny'', Akatsuki's [[MechaExpansionPack space pack]] has drones that can create [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110420062324/gundam/images/4/4d/Gundam_SEED_Destiny_-_49_-_46.jpg shields around objects]]
* From ''GundamWing'', the Mercurius model of Mobile Suit had a number of disks that would orbit it (usually in a ring) and absorb attacks.

* ''TheBindingOfIsaac'' have fly powerups which orbit around the character to block shots (and damage other flies upon contact). There are other powerups which serves that purpose as well like level 1 and 2 meat cube or a guardian angel. For bosses, The Duke of Flies summons flies to orbit around him to serve as a shield.

* ''SonicTheHedgehog'' series have some of the enemies and bosses have that kind of shield. Examples include the recurring enemy Orbinaut/Unidus which has SpikeBallsOfDoom orbiting around it (some variations can also throw the shield away). In ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'', Metropolis Zone boss has also that kind of shield.
** The FinalHazard in ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2' surrounds itself with fleshy pink energy bubbles that zap you if you touch them. You have to dodge between them to reach its weak point.

* ''MarioKart'': the Triple Shell item causes three shells to orbit the player's vehicle before being fired individually, intercepting most thrown objects (Blue Shells are not stopped). When one is fired, the others remain in orbit, still able to intercept a missile.

* ''VideoGame/Ubersoldier'' has [[MindOverMatter telekinetic super-soldiers]] who can draw in objects from the area to form a shielding tornado of junk around themselves.

* ''MegaMan'' series have many robot masters with a shield weapons which block shots and damage upon contact although a few non-robot master bosses have that shield as well. The particles of the shield can be launched at the enemy.

* ''VideoGame/{{Zanac}}'' has weapon 3 which is an energy ball orbiting around the ship destroying bullets and enemies upon contact. One of the enemies has its own orbiting shield too although that one can be destroyed.

* In the original ''{{Silpheed}}'', one of the recurring boss types was the small "Olleyus" cruiser which is protected by a layer of small satellites that respawn after being destroyed. In later levels the satellites also reflect the player's Laser weapon, requiring a player armed with such to time their shots carefully to pass between the satellites.

* In the first ''Pokemon Pinball'', Mewtwo has a shield of bubble-things that orbit around him. You can knock them away temporarily by hitting them with the ball.

* The Pain in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3'' used live bees to protect himself from bullets.