Guide Shield math: the Medium Shield (42.5% mitigation)

The Medium Shield gives 42.5% damage mitigation for a 5% move penalty. Whether that trade is worth it depends entirely on whether you're holding a position or moving. Discuss.

New here and this is the friendliest, clearest explanation I've gotten. Thanks.

me: reads a balanced take on the Medium Shield. also me: keeps doing the dumb thing. worth it.

counterpoint: the Medium Shield is my problem and i refuse to hear otherwise