So since I’m seeing a lot of comments asking for him, no, Goofy was not deemed eligible for the list, though I understand the confusion. We have a policy to use “Only Characters from Video Games” on these kinds of countdowns, meaning they need to come from a video game. Now with Goofy, some make the rather compelling argument that the Kingdom Hearts version of Goofy is a different version of the character from the classic Disney cartoons. That’s a decent point, and we did consider this. Some video game characters are based on pre-existing concepts after all. For instance, Cao Ren from Dynasty Warriors, who we used on this same list, is based on the historical and literary figure of the same name. In Cao Ren’s case, we felt Koei’s version of the character has enough new features to be considered transformative. This Cao Ren is a video game character, in our eyes. But for Goofy, we’re feel like there isn’t enough to separate his Kingdom Hearts appearance from his past cartoon existence. He looks the same, talks the same, has the same personality and characteristics. It’s mainly just his job as a Knight and his outfit that’s unique to his Kingdom Hearts appearance, but to us it feels like this is the same character dropped into Kingdom Hearts, in the same way that Captain America in Marvel vs. Capcom is still the same character from the comics. It’s not different enough to be a new character to us. This isn’t to say KH Goofy isn’t a talented Shield Wielders in his own right. So I apologize to any KH fans who were disappointed. I do understand where you’re coming from.
@greenscorpion643 жыл бұрын
I'd like to follow this up by mentioning a couple of other characters many people have mentioned. First of all, Rygar was considered. However, he just didn't quite cut it as his shield mastery is more tell than show. Then there's Mash from Fate Grand Order. I don't doubt that Mash is a fantastic shield wielder and perhaps very worthy of this list. However, I have never played Fate Grand Order and, unfortunately, don't really have any interest in doing so. Honestly, I'm shocked at the lack of questions about Amaterasu from Okami. She didn't quite make it, but she had a much closer chance.
@laurietremblay19343 жыл бұрын
Also if he includes character in video games but who didn't originated in video games Captain America would have won
@King_Nex3 жыл бұрын
Alright, I was wondering about Goofy, but your argument makes total sense
@stevenzupo68613 жыл бұрын
These are definitely fair arguments. A bummer, but fair.
@DeadlockDrago3 жыл бұрын
@@greenscorpion64 Personally wouldn't have considered Ammy. Yeah it's her starting weapon, but her call to fame is more the brush techniques than the tool that can be swapped out for a sword (cause we can't talk about shields without them apparently) or my personal favorite the rosary beads. All the reflector has iirc are your typical bashes and a block (which apparently ruins combos) being divided whether it was equipped as a main or sub. I know you joked about it already, but I would expect Link to make it over Ammy for having more varied uses. I would love to see you talk about this incarnation of the sun goddess, I just don't think shield users is the place.
@nickmallimaci32123 жыл бұрын
"I know all Dynasty Warriors characters can solo the population of New Jersey, nothing special." As a person who grew up in New Jersey, I... Actually kinda wanna see how that would play out.
@mileselon133910 ай бұрын
Less Climatic than you would think... It's New Jersey
@openinginawe55183 жыл бұрын
"Ancient Buddhist power of nope" Beautiful I want more shield users
@gamewarrior73483 жыл бұрын
🎶It’s Reyn time🎶 🎶It’s Reyn time🎶 🎶Gather all your friends it’s Reyn time🎶 🎶It’s Reyn time🎶 🎶It’s Reyn time🎶 🎶The only cure for Mechons🎶
@dakotasan87194 ай бұрын
*sigh* I heard this in a stupidly thick Irish accent, I wonder why?
@katherined3 жыл бұрын
To quote HTTYD: “if you have to choose between the sword or the shield, take the shield!”
@AnthonyMtheGamerArtist3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping that quote would have made it into the list; I was thinking it too!
@quentinsands51602 жыл бұрын
To quote Black Panther: "Get this man a Shield!"
@robertisaacgaw4613 жыл бұрын
Its a real shame Mash Kyrelight didn't make it in the list, her movesets and skills are dedicated to her shield, the journey we masters have on seeing her grow. Her defense is the whole camelot and in lostbelt, her shield can turn into a freaking RAILGUN I hope she could at least an honorable mention in the future
@jacobkirk29133 жыл бұрын
At least we got a type-moon character on the 3.5 spot.
@mysite10123 жыл бұрын
Well, these lists are video game characters only, which is why she isn't on the list.
@robertisaacgaw4613 жыл бұрын
@@mysite1012 well she is technically a game character, she made her debut in a mobile game
@mysite10123 жыл бұрын
@@robertisaacgaw461 Oh, that I didn't know. I thought the anime came first. Well then, she should definitely have been on this list then.
@card92473 жыл бұрын
Alas our host nor Comic have played FGO so our Kouhai gets benched but I'm sure if they had she'd show up.
@meganpayette59963 жыл бұрын
The Rising of the Shield Heroes... And Villains!
@fanfictiondreamer78363 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Robyn of Anime America is a HUGE fan of Rising of the Shield Hero!! Me, on the other hand? I just can't watch that anime. It's too much for me to deal with.
@suhanhwang99883 жыл бұрын
@@fanfictiondreamer7836 I'm in the middle camp. I can watch it, at the risk of increasing my blood pressure and accelerating my own mental degradation. You kinda need a sadomasochistic mindset when tackling the whole Shield Hero franchise. Enjoy both sides of the "dark Isekai" coin of pain and pleasure. ... And no, Redo of the Healer doesn't count.
@Yellowpikachu13 жыл бұрын
@@suhanhwang9988 wait it doesn’t?
@suhanhwang99883 жыл бұрын
@@Yellowpikachu1 We do not talk about it here.
@hizamaruaelon4273 жыл бұрын
I’m just happy Braum was here cause he saves people by taking a punch to give one
@cybercritic88343 жыл бұрын
Part of me would laugh if Kanji got on the list. Not necessarily because he uses a chair in most of his appearances, though all his other weapons are shields and a desk, but more because he uses it SO wrong. He doesn't even defend himself with it, he just puts his arms in front of his face while the shield just sits there.
@Princess366213 жыл бұрын
Before watching this, I thought Kanji would at least get mentioned in the list.
@legionofcats51752 жыл бұрын
Kanji is more a brawler then a weapon user do we need to mention his crit animation
@EvanFarshadow3 жыл бұрын
Zamazenta DESERVES King's Shield and Body Press
@doctorgamer1003 жыл бұрын
I so agree.
@ryanphan61343 жыл бұрын
Yeah why doesn't Zamazenta even have those two moves when it's the mascot of the SHIELD and the latter move works super well into its high defense + ability. King's Shield would have been a great counter against Zacian at least.
@JDWalker4953 жыл бұрын
Naofumi and Steve Rogers have entered the chat
@erichfiedler14813 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Maple from Bofuri, mainly because my brother won't SHUT UP ABOUT IT!😡
@TheMeteoDragoon3 жыл бұрын
Along with Mash from Fate Grand Order
@geoshark123 жыл бұрын
Shield knight
@HoshikoYui3 жыл бұрын
And Steven Universe as well!
@blazesona123 жыл бұрын
mash kerialite from fate/grand order anyone?
@Master_E4443 жыл бұрын
Everyone Else: *Making obvious Captain America/Naofumi references* Me, a True Intellectual: Mash Kyrielight, Best Shield Girl Edit: Unfortunately Best Shield Girl did not appear on the list. She's still number 1 in my heart. I mean she did stop Goetia's Ultimate Attack from going off even if it cost her life to do it.
@TheMeteoDragoon3 жыл бұрын
I saw the same thing so I went with the shield girl people forget.
@Master_E4443 жыл бұрын
@@TheMeteoDragoon She's literally called a Shielder
@olivierdubreuil-gagnon22013 жыл бұрын
It would honestly either be her or Galahad since her powers originally come from him.
@Master_E4443 жыл бұрын
@@olivierdubreuil-gagnon2201 true but Mash is the one who actually does the fighting, acts as your personal canon servant, and who has the real character development as well as story around her. Plus she lost Galahad awhile ago and has become her own Hero since
@olivierdubreuil-gagnon22013 жыл бұрын
@@Master_E444 Oh I agree. I just meant that it could be either one in the list.
@dimentiosservant3 жыл бұрын
Okay, for me personally, I think my favorite Shield wielder comes from a mobile game that I found really good (Keep in mind: I found it good, you might not, that's okay) and that character is Mash Kyrielight, or Mashu for those who live in Japan. Now for context, Fate/Grand Order is a game that takes place in 2017, where an organization named Chaldea is trying to prevent Humanity's incineration. Now Mash herself is something known as a Demi-Servant, meaning she is half Servant, half human, which means she has the abilities of the Heroic Spirit she was bound to. In other words, she's given a large shield as her weapon (which she can do a Shield Charge like Cap in MvC, a Shield Dive, and cause miniature Shockwave from the shield), and she has 5 skills: 2 passive and 3 Active. Her 2 passive skills are Magic Resistance A (which increases Debuff Resistance by 20%), and Riding C (Quick attack effectiveness by 6%), and are automatically activated at the start of a battle. Her 3 active skills are Transient Wall of Snowflakes (allowing her to amplify people's defenses), which then upgrades to Honorable Wall of Snowflakes (which does the same thing but also cuts the damage you take by 2000), Obscurant Wall of Chalk (which grants temporary Invulnerability to certain attacks to one person of your choosing), and Shield of Rousing Resolution (which applies target focus to herself as well as being able to fuel her Noble Phantasm Gauge faster. Noble Phantasms, or NPs are a character's signature weapon, artifact or Reality Marble). Now for Mash's Noble Phantasm, it first starts off as Lord Chaldeas, which it increases your defense and cuts the damage you take in by 1000 points... but when you reach the final battle in Camelot, she's able to summon a Phantasmal fortress by the name of Lord Camelot, which does not waver if the user's heart doesn't, and gives you the benefits of Lord Chaldeas, but stronger, and gives everyone of her allies aside from herself a 30% attack boost. Though the reason I love Mash is because of how insurmountable her will is. Even when facing against an attack that could destroy all of Humanity, she still uses her Noble Phantasm to protect Humanity, knowing that each time she went into a singularity created by a Grail, she was slowly killing herself. She chose to protect the one she cares about, and her sacrifice is rewarded in the end with her being brought back at the end to enjoy the world they worked to fight for. She, in my opinion, is truly the best written Shielder in all of gaming not only for her kindness, or her abilities in battle, but her determination and will to save others.
@gingerkays73623 жыл бұрын
As soon as you made the time joke at the start of #7, I KNEW that the shield wielder from my all time favorite game was up, and I gave my Shulk Amiibo a hug
@gamemasteranthony27563 жыл бұрын
FUN FACT: Zacian and Zamazenta are based on Hati and Skol, the twin sons of Fenrir from Norse mythology. Ya know...to go with fellow Norse ‘mon Runegrigus, Purrzerker, Xerneus, Yveltal, and Zygarde.
@the24thcolossusjustchillin39 Жыл бұрын
You sure they’re not based on Geri and Freki? Odins personal wolves?
@gamemasteranthony2756 Жыл бұрын
@@the24thcolossusjustchillin39 First time hearing about those two. I suppose it could be possible, but most of the places I've seen this talked about lean more towards Hati and Skol. Though...Geri and Freki would make sense if they protected Odin.
@genemelendez81573 жыл бұрын
I’m going to guess Zamazenta is going to be there somewhere. A dog shield user is too unique not to use Edit: cool
@ShadowLugia1413 жыл бұрын
Way too low considering it’s strength
@garudaiv6893 жыл бұрын
Braum is here for you, indeed. Seriously, I can't tell ya how glad I am to see my favorite League support character at number 1.
@anastasiasobieski35003 жыл бұрын
If Mech Pilots is next, then I know of a certain mouse from the Sly Cooper series who might be on it.
@derrickhaggard3 жыл бұрын
My pick is the President Michael the lead hero of Metal Wolf Chaos XD.
@kojithedark68663 жыл бұрын
my guess is D.va from overwatch would be on that list too
@Dru_Stephan3 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of an obscure game, but Sanger from SRW would be one of my choices, since you can't qualify Gundam pilots.
@lf48073 жыл бұрын
Several characters I was expecting (Vexen, Link, Kratos, Sundowner, Brigitte, Proto Man) that didn't make the cut That's what I like about your channel, there's always surprises
@maximusdebray66623 жыл бұрын
Also mash, though I acknowledge that if Oscar acknowledges the fate franchise and the fact that all of the fate anime originated from visual novels, all of his countdowns need to retroactively be re-done.
@argonaut6403 жыл бұрын
Well, as someone slightly upset that Mash wasn't here, I can say I was glad to see the other characters. Your choice for number one, I could see a case for that even factoring her in.
@BlazerK19143 жыл бұрын
When I think of Shield Wielders, I think of Captain America and Kingdom Hearts' Goofy.
@ZalYagunRyai3 жыл бұрын
for the longest time i can't think of anyone else using a sole shield before 2012. and theres alot now post the first avenger
@Cure_Hana3 жыл бұрын
Naofumi (Rising of the Shield Hero)
@Clemerlen3 жыл бұрын
Calling it now, Braum will be here!
@Clemerlen3 жыл бұрын
Called it!
@supremeseregios68103 жыл бұрын
DAYUMN BOI, you should've been on Top Ten Psychics.
@brunnokamei96233 жыл бұрын
Average Naofumi/Captain America fan vs Average Mash/Mapple enjoyer. Just kidding. All of them are cool in their own way.
@ztyran3 жыл бұрын
I'm a little surprised that you didn't make a "Rise of the Shield Hero" joke. Still you're doing a great job with this Weapons Month.
@NeroSeries3 жыл бұрын
Smh Mashu from Fate should have been on this list thats her main gimmick
@espurrseyes423 жыл бұрын
He hasn't played FGO -fortunately- unfortunately. Shame. She'd probably be pretty high up on the list seeing as she exclusively uses a shield and goes all out both in gameplay and story to protect those she cares about. And with the right supports (including a 2nd Mash), she can become practically invincible just off DEF buffs.
@ivanbluecool3 жыл бұрын
Did not expect melty blood up here but that's great anyways being a type moon game so that's nice. Just as good as mashu from fgo as risse is very powerful and huge. Wish more games made shield units
@card92473 жыл бұрын
We got a Type Moon rep in, so Mash's Shield Wield Senpai from another timeline can take that spot.
@ivanbluecool3 жыл бұрын
@@card9247 melty blood ubw and zero are the type moon stories I see get love without the need of being a fate fan I've seen from non fate fans I know in general. Knk not as much as people don't realize it's on Crunchyroll so it's harder to come by. Overall it is nice to see melty blood get some love especially when the remake comes. Accidentally getting more fate fans this way is a plus.
@asmodeus58XX3 жыл бұрын
And now Tales of Arise will feature the franchise's first shield wielder. You'll probably be even more pissed off if you weren't told before, so I'll just drop the bomb: You might want to do another "More weapon masters" list for Kisara.
@AfroXaolin20233 жыл бұрын
A nod to all the badass bulwarks of video games. Very Nice, Oscar.
@Skyfire083 жыл бұрын
A whole segment just for Braum and not a single Alex Louis Armstrong joke used. not sure if I'm impressed or disappointed. Either way, fantastic video and very happy that this finally came to fruition!
@kadenmacdonald44163 жыл бұрын
After watching this list, does anybody else wanna see Braum vs Cabrakan Death Battle?
@aidantrautsch87373 жыл бұрын
two guys with giant shields who casually punch through mountains that would be AWESOME
@supremeseregios68103 жыл бұрын
Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!!
@pktmaster3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@wingedbluj16743 жыл бұрын
We need Pit vs Zagreus
@erichfiedler14813 жыл бұрын
Insert obvious Captain America/Rising of the Shield Hero/Bofuri joke here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbyFZ6uGt7GpiKc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htKfY7WnrqmodH0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLlojNp7nqytoo0.html
@Jasonwolf14953 жыл бұрын
The easy picks are braum and shield knight. Really I'd like to see braum at number 1 he just is everything a shield user should be, a rallying hero who fights well, but is all about protecting people. Even to his enemies he shows compassion, "Today we fight each other, but tomorrow we may fight together." He protects and cares for people on all levels. This doesn't mean he's not a fighter though, "float like iceberg, sting like thrown iceberg." He will fight to protect people and its all through his shield that he fights.
@oceonmon13923 жыл бұрын
Welp.... you got your wish
@Jasonwolf14953 жыл бұрын
@@oceonmon1392 I literally just finished watching. Braum is just a character and archetype that I think is underappreciated in gaming. Scorpion talked about the hero moment, but honestly even if I get my champ killed doing those jumps I love being able to jump in and protect my team mates. I wish more often they'd do it for me when I'm not the tank though.
@bru93833 жыл бұрын
OK, real talk. I'm honestly surprised there were so many Shield Wielders. Guess I gotta dive more. Great list, as always! Spoilers: LOL on those edits in #4 #3.5 A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Kudos for the throwback with Link. I loved it.
@yurimaldonado49663 жыл бұрын
Rooting for my girl Mash from Fate Grand Order
@adamzielke35413 жыл бұрын
Fate is too much of a BS complex franchise for him to get into I bet
@lunerblade133 жыл бұрын
@@adamzielke3541 he’s already familiar with melty blood which is associated with type moons fate series as the progenitor before fate.
@mangamanzx3 жыл бұрын
alas a grand Shield wielder left off because Oscar hasn't played the game she's from, even though she would have taken a high place on the list.
@deathbykonami54873 жыл бұрын
Maybe if she wasn't only in a crappy mobile game
@card92473 жыл бұрын
You, me, and the whole fandom when we saw this list.
@doctorgamer1003 жыл бұрын
I was expecting Zamazenta to be on here, And I'm glad he did.
@adamzielke35413 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind for Umbrella/Parasol wielders later, if you intend to put Parasoul from Skullgirls n, it was recently revealed that on the mobile game her little sister Umbrella is going to be playable soon.
@erichfiedler14813 жыл бұрын
And part of the season pass for the actual Skullgirls game
@WolfRider20023 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but Parasoul has more experience than Umbrella
@gulfgiggleanimations44723 жыл бұрын
LET’S STOOOOOOP Get it? Because it’s a countdown about a defensive ... “weapon”
@anegaute2 жыл бұрын
To paraphrase from a Norwegian fantasy novel, "The Drake Boy", the most important thing in a fight is to survive; the best way to survive is to not get hit. Realistically, a guy with a shield (knowing how to use it) fighting against a guy without a shield is at a natural advantage. Unless you have something that curves, you are gonna have a bad time
@jinhunterslay16383 жыл бұрын
I have a weird idea for a countdown: Top 10 "culture-specific weapon wielders" ? People who uses bizarre real-life weapons that can only be found in a specific culture (e.g Japanese Kusarigama, Indian Urumi, etc...)
@shadowlinkbds3 жыл бұрын
Shields do get overlooked when it comes to weapons but you know what they they say the best offense is a good defense and these contenders show. Great list and looking forward to the next one.
@jonmcknight183 жыл бұрын
Wish poppi alpha was in this but I'm happy with reyn.
@vivalaglavii67363 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how happy I was to see a SMITE character on a list of yours, especially as the number two character on a list for my favorite weapon.
@OtakuJuanma23 жыл бұрын
I saw the thumbnail and was like "heck yeah time to see Naofumi rock" Then realized it's Videogame only. Sad bit fair.
@acairconditioner9593 жыл бұрын
This was a cool list. Shields are such unique weapons and I am glad you chose to do a countdown on it. And I am happy that two of my predictions made it. those being Zamazenta and Reyn. Looking forward to the next one Green Scorpion.
@thenewguyinred3 жыл бұрын
You should make a top 10 demons in video games some time in the future.
@yokaihollow5893 жыл бұрын
19:30 Watch it, Oscar. This Jersey boy can level your ass too.
@BlueKnight853 жыл бұрын
Glad to see my favorite Soulcalibur girl (and her sis getting mentioned... they kinda go hand-in-hand with their backstories) make the cut. Cool seeing Tsao get mentioned, too. One of the better villains from Sly 3, but I can live with why he didn't make the list.
@alexanderchon90583 жыл бұрын
I got a feeling Chronus did some time manipulation to give our boi Zagrius the shield of Beowulf.
@Isukiri544 Жыл бұрын
Mash Kyrielight from Fate/Grand Order. She is in a class strictly for shield users (the Shielder Class), she is fused with the spirit of Sir Galahad (one of the Knight of the Roundtable), and while she may not be the strongest (she is more like a Jack of all trades character) her kits are purely defensive and if used properly she is essentially the ultimate shield and you can survive most battles with her. Her ultimate ability/Noble Phantasm is called Lord Camelot and it allows her to summon the very same walls that were used to protect Camelot of Arthurian Legend which gives a LOT of defensive support to all party members. Another thing, her shield (which is called Around Round Shield) is also made from the same material used to make the Round Table.
@marcelineabadeer83803 жыл бұрын
Great list as always Green Scorpion you did the shield complete justice and I loved seeing some personal favorites here I can’t wait for the rest of Weapons Month!
@erikstensaas12023 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting Cao Ren in the list, vastly misunderstood weapon and character :)
@zoruacrossing87263 жыл бұрын
And here we see 11 people who took "The best offence is a good defence" perhaps too literally. Hey, I mean, if it works, it works.
@michellima52803 жыл бұрын
I missed Shion from Xenogears. The m.w.s. is pretty awesome!
@coltonturbville38513 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed Kanji Tatsumi didn’t make the list
@jeremytung16323 жыл бұрын
Kanji can use shields but his weapon style is more like the wrestler using a chair.
@andrewgifford10073 жыл бұрын
I know it’s a stretch but I hope he mentions Mash from Fate Grand Order
@blazesona123 жыл бұрын
well he didnt but hope he does see people bringing her up at some point
@Nirvash892 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, for all the grief he gives to ComicFoil about the puns, The Green Scorpion doesn't seem to mind using a bunch of them himself in these countdowns.
@AtomBacon Жыл бұрын
14:44 one of my fav skyrim characters i mare was a heavy armour and shield mage who used a lot of short-mid range magic. Once you get respite to regen stamina with healing spells you can balance spells and shield bashes indefinitely.
@1145223bena3 жыл бұрын
When going gets tough, call on braum
@nejatnexus22333 жыл бұрын
I had no idea what would come of a shield request but you Oscar nailed it. Even tossed in a flame shield reference. Thank you!
@maximusdebray66623 жыл бұрын
I can’t really call this a nailed it because mash krelight doesn’t even get mentioned or shown, but it is a pretty great list otherwise.
@mahoushoujoprimarina143 жыл бұрын
Is it just me...or am I thinking Oscar is gonna make a Rising of the Shield Hero reference since last video he referenced My Hero Academia. Also I can't help but think that Mash from FGO is going to be mentioned some where in the video.
@justind51833 жыл бұрын
Wait where did he reference My Hero Academia in the Psychics list? I remember a reference in the Arms fighter list but not in Psychics
@mahoushoujoprimarina143 жыл бұрын
@@justind5183 It was at the start of the Psychics list, he mentions the character Endeavor. (Also showing a clip of said character)
@justind51833 жыл бұрын
@@mahoushoujoprimarina14 Oh right the kinesis comparison thing got it
@blazesona123 жыл бұрын
wish he did bring up mash cause she's lejit embodiement of stick behind me and ya'll be fine especaly with rhat noble phantasm of hers which starts as lord caldeus then becomes lord camelot then becomes mold camelot and could even have another form to it
@codysonic13 жыл бұрын
Naofumi: this is gonna be good
@blitzburn28713 жыл бұрын
I wish we could have had a more in depth entry on General Tsao, since he has a pretty uniquie shield that he uses for some unique feats. I guess he had a few points docked since he is only fought once and makes heavy use of magic, but even then he uses the shield to cast some of his spells. But I also miss him because he perfectly embodies his weapon. It is not just a plain shield. It contains a hidden array of blades that can portrude and spin around at a moments notice to shred his foe. And that is quite fitting for Tsao in the episode he apppears in. He starts on the defense, waiting and observing until he dicides to go on the offence against the gang by breaking into their hideout and ruining their plans. But it is totally understandable that he was left out since he never really bothers to dirty his own hands, prefering to leave the fighting to his minions.
@Bladecharge3 жыл бұрын
So a mistake gave us an extra character. Welp that still some good stuff
@NojoJojo5983 жыл бұрын
Finally my favorite weapon type Ever since I saw you do weapons months back all the those years I was hoping you'd do shield focus characters LET'S FREAKING GOOOOOOOOO!
@ekimmak3 жыл бұрын
The shield user I remember is City of Heroes "Blue Steel". He was sort of a memetic badass for that game, given that shields weren't actually available as powers until much later in development. But he also showed up as a deus ex machina a few times. Felt really bad the first time I actually fought him, because I was a hero ... technically in the wrong. Needed to recruit a villain from the local superprison to stand a chance against the upcoming boss fight, and Blue Steel, hero of the PPD, was the one blocking the exit.
@magoichi753 жыл бұрын
Cao Ren!! Bout time my favorite grand Marshall got the respect he is deserved.
@tylergardner80333 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that there is a good amount of shield users in video games. I was very curious how this list was gonna go because I wasn’t too familiar with a lot of shield wielders. Whenever shield wielders comes up my first thought immediately goes Naofumi Iwatani from Rising of the Shield Hero which is not a video game, the way how he uses the shield might be on the nose but I think he perfectly shows how powerful the ultimate defense could be. I’m kind of guessing some of your inspiration of this list might have came from the anime. Continue with the awesome work Oscar!!! You and your team do great with your countdowns and other videos. Really love watching them and they make me appreciate video games so much, because there is a lot you can learn from them. I’ve been watching your videos since you first started doing countdowns in fact. You are still among my favorite countdown KZfaqrs with Josh Scorcher and QG. Be well and shine on brother!
@AnthonyMtheGamerArtist3 жыл бұрын
Wow, these choices were absolutely wonderful. (We kinda got a top 11, but hey, that means more content, right?) Can’t wait to suit up for the Mech Pilots list!
@andrewhaase18263 жыл бұрын
I can expect these franchises/Characters will be on Top 10 Mech Pilots: *Steel Battalion *The Mech Warrior - Mech Assault *Egil - Xenoblade Chronicles *D-Va - Overwatch *N. Gin - Crash Bandicoot Series *Futaba Sakura - Persona 5 (I know her persona, Necronomicon, is technically a UFO but still) *Dr. Eggman - Sonic Series *Ty - Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Series -He has access to a series of mechs called "Bunyips" ever since Ty 2. *Tron Bonne - Megaman Legends *Mechanica - ARMS
@RobertAniFreak3 жыл бұрын
As much as LoL is a toxic waste pool but I am so addicted to the game and Braum is one of my favorites, when playing in ARAM I love to play full tank, block the shoots from pokers, and just being nice and polite to troll the enemy No joke someone started harassing me and I replied "Love you too buddy"
@sephiroth213473 жыл бұрын
I love seeing shied users turn them into something offensive, could always use more
@Fjunbollen1311 ай бұрын
Really wished Tecmo's Rygar from the game Rygar was on this list. He uses a shield on a chain called a discarmor. The game is based on greek mythology and was pretty much God of War before GoW was released. One of his shields controls ice, one has lightning and wind and one has hellfire. One move he has is detaching the shield and walking around and then the shield will follow the exact path and cut down anything in its path. Other than that, great list as always.
@wolfhurricane8973 жыл бұрын
Wanna play a drinking game? Take a shot for everytime he says "shield".
@crcoghill3 жыл бұрын
to recite an old quote: a great offense is a great defense.
@andrewhaase18263 жыл бұрын
Honorable Mentions: *Mauraders - Doom Eternal -These guys appear a couple of times throughout Doom Eternal and they're always a pain on the ass! Not even the BFG can penetrate their shields. It's a disaster without the super shotgun. *Athena - Borderlands Series -Her uses a lot of guns but her shield is the star of her arsenal. *Protoman - Megaman Series -His shield is a major part of his arsenal even though he also has his proto-buster. *The Dragonslayer Armor - Dark Souls 3 -He also has a electric greataxe and a dragon, but his strategy is using his shield to smash your face in! Looking Glass Knight from Dark Souls 2 was also a contender for his mirror shield is able to reflect magic projectiles and summon allies. *Bastiodon - Pokemon -High defenses and access to sturdy and metal burst. Plus, it's own face is a shield!
@charlottedavid95873 жыл бұрын
I’m glad that Cassandra made the list and that you didn’t knock her off. But regarding her lightning attacks, wouldn’t it make more sense for it to be fire since Hephaestus is also the god of fire?
@comicfoil94943 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. I mean Hephaestus is certainly capable of bestowing Fire enchantments, I’m sure, but he’s also the guy who forged Zeus’ lightning bolts in many versions of mythology, so there’s a precedent to him making lightning weapons.
@i.m.pemployeeofthemonth3 жыл бұрын
Float like iceberg. Sting like thrown iceberg
@mochiboni25603 жыл бұрын
Good to know other people wanted Mash to be on the list
@GoldLight733 жыл бұрын
Shout-outs to Mash Kyrielight from FGO
@azazeltheundyingdamienkali57003 жыл бұрын
I would've nominated Wildfire from Skylanders for this list. In fact, a lot of Skylanders could take a spot in multiple Weapons Month lists: Blastermind for Psychics, Boom Bloom for Whip Wielders, Grim Creeper or Hood Sickle for Scythe Wielders, etcetera etcetera.
@KaimArgonarEyyyy3 жыл бұрын
What a pity, though I also technically forgot about him until after the fact, but it would've been nice to have Goofy swoop in after you spoke about Vexen. The de-facto actually clever person of the trio in Kingdom Hearts, Goofy is literally using only a shield to fight. He would've been perfect for this list. And he needs more recognition.
@davidtimmer596 Жыл бұрын
Because Goofy didn't originate from a video game.
@axell15thewispmaster513 жыл бұрын
"All systems go" huh? What, so you mean that next time we are gonna have Gundams into the mix? You better add Eggman to the mix
@komodrasteel80193 жыл бұрын
Hey Oscar Did you do a top ten Boomerang users
@comicfoil94943 жыл бұрын
He did actually! That was the opener for Weapons Month 3. Search “Green Scorpion Boomerang” and I’m sure it’ll show up.
@librathebeautifulwarmonk12833 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was a while ago. Good list.
@sirwolfy93723 жыл бұрын
If Shield Boomerang from the Zero series could not be at this list... I will be mad! You can actually go almost through all game with that.
@DTylerFultzVA3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to submit an honorary mention... Galand from "Effie". The guy gets turned into an old man by a witch that he snubbed and, to help restore his youth, the gods of his world give him, not a sword or a spear, but a magical shield called Runestone. He gets the standard abilities of battering enemies (and treasure chests to open them), a shield throw, a Charging Star and a shockwave attack. But he also gets the ability to surf around on it like a hoverboard from "Back to the Future", it lets him double-jump and purify dark magic that he encounters on the Red Plains, and he can project force fields to bolster his defenses. Towards the end of the game, he actually realizes why he was given the shield--to give someone the chance to correct their mistakes, much like he had been given. He doesn't do much special with the shield, but I think his handiness with it and the message he was given with it are worth noting. Also, he sounds familiar. I don't know why, though...
@lostonessoul51542 жыл бұрын
interesting story actually. In a D&D campaign I played I sported a tower shield with spikes on the front. This was my first jump into the paladin class where I basically played the Braum of my group. The shield even got upgraded ny my patron which was literally called, because my DM was a huge league fan, "The shield of Braum" which refined the spikes into a pair of massive, sharp ram horns. I did wield another weapon known as "The leviathan axe" in other words think Kratos axe from god of war. Oddly in the Campaign my character, a silver dragonborn named Donnar, earn the name of "The frozen guardian" due to his accidental association with ice and ice based weapons. Kinda thought it was cool.
@m.a.dmatt66893 жыл бұрын
Anyone that can use a defensive piece of gear like a shield as a effective weapon is an automatic badass in my book
@RocRolWriter2 жыл бұрын
What are people complaining about? I always liked Braum; talks fun, is really kind, looks like he could carry adults like babies and I wouldn't mind being carried by him 🥰
@BuzzRighteous3 жыл бұрын
Great list, Oscar! Weapons Month V continues to entertain and astonish! 😃
@curseddragonninja223 жыл бұрын
I'm sad there's no Mash from fate grand order. But it's understandable
@TempestSwarm3 жыл бұрын
Damn Oscar you uploaded this video during my 29th birthday which may 11. You may not have been aware but this video made this my birthday better. 10. Cassandra is my favorite soul calibur woman up there with Talim, but damn in SC6 she's the best version of Cassandra 9. So he's Reinhardt and Brigitte before them interms of lazer shield. And this came before overwatch 8. I do love how the shield looks like a lions mame. But since i don't play pokemon games that much i do perfer Zacian. 7. I do love having him watch my back in kombat with he's aggro building taunt and great to cause topple and daze. Reyn is a force of nature among shield wielders 6. Looking at her shield knight's helmet she is a valkyrie, i hope she will have her singleplayer adventure 5. I do love her glasses and her shield summons a dragon. 4. He will always be Cao Cao's shield and shield will also be he's weapon of choice. Also i love like he's defeat quote: "This could not have happened. Not to me." 3.5. Whoa whoa what? She's from sweden!? Nice. 3. Damn i have YET to play this game.And damn i did not expect to find that he's greek mythology version of captain america. Moveset wise. 2. I was introduced to this game thanks to Cristina vee voicing Amaterasu, but i like those two tower shields on he's arms. Especally since he's a Maya mythological god 1. I fells delighted with he's voice thanks to JB Blanc. Also i can't wait for Ruined King: A League of Legends Story becuese Joe mad is working on it since i like battle chasers: Nightwar I think my favorite overwatch hero Brigitte deserves an honorable mentions.
@Yami-no-Raiden3 жыл бұрын
Come on, Mashu!
@AtomBacon3 жыл бұрын
Playing through Bravely Default for the first time I turned Ringabell into a duel wielding shield knight. He gets a move that uses your defense stat as the offense stat and that move was a freaking nuke. I subclassed him with idol to cast support moves including a taunt that made enemies focus him.
@Rainbow_Matrix3 жыл бұрын
Haven't watched yet, but if Shield Knight isn't on here, we riot.
@card92473 жыл бұрын
Time for the Best Offense is a Soild Defense! Time for my thoughts. 10: One of the Greek Shield Maidens. 9: A Brute of Broker with a huge Shield. 8: AH YEAH WOLF SHIELD! 7: Shulk's big beefy friend. 6: Shovel Knight's equal and opposite. 5: A Samurai Showdown rep? Cool, someone call QG. 4: Another historic Shield warrior 3.5: A type Moon Fighter, nice. 3: Zag! Nice to see you here.... so how many runs have you tried? 2: A tank mountain Buster, nice. 1: Braum is here at the top! Dang, Mash didn't make the cut. Oh well.
@DouglasStewart993 жыл бұрын
"They might even use it as their only weapon. Your Captain Americas and your Steven Universes." Naofumi & Mash: *"Are we a joke to you?"*
@Avenger854383 жыл бұрын
Aunt Amaya from the Dragon Prince should get an honourable mention, due to being Aunt Amaya.
@javelinmaster23 жыл бұрын
Ah Braum, that reminds me of a LoL match where I was the Hero, Intercepting the dreaded Thresh hook EVERY TIME with Braum. Braum is not best boy, HE IS BEST MAN!
@thefanwithoutaface81053 жыл бұрын
Shame Naofumi isn't in a video game or he'd totally be on here.
@Nazo-kage3 жыл бұрын
25:40 something interesting I did when I played Pokémon shield. With sword I naturally named the legendary Siff (I mean how could I not) But Zamazenta I named Artorius.