Discussion Heavy Shield: is the move penalty worth it?

The Heavy Shield gives 52.5% damage mitigation for a 15% move penalty. Whether that trade is worth it depends entirely on whether you're holding a position or moving. Discuss.

Saving this, genuinely. As a newer player this is exactly the kind of thing I needed spelled out.

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

Yeah the Heavy Shield is exactly as you describe. Good call starting this.

Half agree on the Heavy Shield. Depends heavily on how you play.