How Minecraft could improve shields?

The shield has been in Minecraft for quite some time now. It is a crucial and helpful tool that helps you block off all kinds of attacks from hostile mobs. While some prefer an attacking playstyle and only make weapons, shields are also an essential part of combat that can save you from taking unnecessary damage.

However, shields do not serve any other purpose apart from protecting against hits. They can neither be made with a better material nor have any special enchantments or features that can aid in more effective damage negation. Hence, this article will explore a few ways in which Mojang can improve shields in Minecraft.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Ways in which shields in Minecraft could improve

Tiers of shields

Different tiers of shields can be added to Minecraft (Image via CurseForge || Mojang Studios)

Most gear in Minecraft, including swords, axes, and armor can be upgraded with different materials. Likewise, shields can also have some kind of progression system. Even though the basic one made from iron can block almost all kinds of attacks in the game, Mojang can introduce more durable ones made with higher-quality minerals like gold, diamond, and even netherite.

These higher tiers of shields can not only offer higher durability but also be more effective against harder mobs like Blazes, Piglin Brutes, and more.

Better shields can also give you certain perks against specific mobs. For example, netherite shields can give some form of fire resistance against Nether mobs like Magma Cubes, Blaze, Ghasts, etc.

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New exclusive enchantments for shields

New shield enchantments can be added to make the gear more useful (Image via Mojang Studios)

As of now, only three Minecraft enchantments can be applied to shields: mending, unbreaking, and curse of vanishing. One of these enchantments is not even useful in regular survival mode and the other two only improve its durability.

The game already has loads of different enchantments for each tool and weapon. Hence, more features can be added to shields through some exclusive enchantments. They can have powerups that allow players to block stronger attacks from mobs like Wardens, the Ender Dragon, and more. Some of them can even allow players to parry a few regular attacks and knock enemies away.

Newer enchantments can massively enhance shields, making them more fun to use. These features can also encourage players to work on their defensive tactics.

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