As a result, it is advised to wear light to no armor to at least have some mobility, though heavy armor is also a viable tactic. The shield greatly reduces player mobility, preventing players from sprinting and using equipment such as grenades, making it extremely difficult to traverse large maps or evade grenades. While the shield protects most of the user when in use, it does leave the legs exposed unless crouched. It does not protect the user from explosives, fire, flashbangs, or tear gas. Despite this, it is possible to shoot through the window of the shield and kill the user instantly. It is bulletproof against all weapons in the game, allowing the user to operate a handgun and safely engage the enemy. The Shield is featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas.
