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.

"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.

To quote HTTYD: “if you have to choose between the sword or the shield, take the shield!”

"Ancient Buddhist power of nope" Beautiful I want more shield users

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

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The Rising of the Shield Heroes... And Villains!

Naofumi and Steve Rogers have entered the chat

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.

Zamazenta DESERVES King's Shield and Body Press

I’m just happy Braum was here cause he saves people by taking a punch to give one

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.

If Mech Pilots is next, then I know of a certain mouse from the Sly Cooper series who might be on it.

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

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.

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.

I’m going to guess Zamazenta is going to be there somewhere. A dog shield user is too unique not to use Edit: cool

Calling it now, Braum will be here!

Smh Mashu from Fate should have been on this list thats her main gimmick

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.

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.

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.

When I think of Shield Wielders, I think of Captain America and Kingdom Hearts' Goofy.

Rooting for my girl Mash from Fate Grand Order

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

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

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After watching this list, does anybody else wanna see Braum vs Cabrakan Death Battle?

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.

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!

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.

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.

I was expecting Zamazenta to be on here, And I'm glad he did.

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.

Wish poppi alpha was in this but I'm happy with reyn.

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!

I’m amazed Kanji Tatsumi didn’t make the list

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...)

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.

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.

A nod to all the badass bulwarks of video games. Very Nice, Oscar.

Great list, Oscar! Weapons Month V continues to entertain and astonish! 😃

Naofumi: this is gonna be good

I saw the thumbnail and was like "heck yeah time to see Naofumi rock" Then realized it's Videogame only. Sad bit fair.

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!

I missed seeing your countdowns in my feed...all is right with my yt recommendations :D

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!

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!

I got a feeling Chronus did some time manipulation to give our boi Zagrius the shield of Beowulf.

Come on, Mashu!

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.

LET’S STOOOOOOP Get it? Because it’s a countdown about a defensive ... “weapon”

I've been looking forward to this!

Thank you for putting Cao Ren in the list, vastly misunderstood weapon and character :)

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

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.

19:30 Watch it, Oscar. This Jersey boy can level your ass too.

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.

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!

I know it’s a stretch but I hope he mentions Mash from Fate Grand Order

You should make a top 10 demons in video games some time in the future.

When going gets tough, call on braum

You can have you swords and spears and guns. All I need is my trusty Smashing Board.

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.

I always love off-beat topics like this. I was kind of hoping to see Magna from Armello. Sure the game doesn't allow her to use her shield in any unique ways but she's got an interesting backstory and she's incredibly fun to play. I'm curious if you've played Armello

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.

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!

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.

YES!!! YOU PUT ZAMAZENTA ON THE LIST!!!

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...

Awesome video

Float like iceberg. Sting like thrown iceberg

Wanna play a drinking game? Take a shot for everytime he says "shield".

Good to know other people wanted Mash to be on the list

Sorry that I’m late to the list. Regardless though, this list was epic as Hades’ home in the underworld. And the next list on Mechs. I’ll grab my popcorn when it comes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cao Ren!! Bout time my favorite grand Marshall got the respect he is deserved.

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.

11:15 thanks for reminding me of Bravely Default 2!

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.

Surprised that Reinhardt was not here but I see why lol 😂 Badaas Shielders

Hey Oscar Did you do a top ten Boomerang users

Naofumis favorite list!

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?

very nice

Average Naofumi/Captain America fan vs Average Mash/Mapple enjoyer. Just kidding. All of them are cool in their own way.

I missed Shion from Xenogears. The m.w.s. is pretty awesome!

I like the list you did here. if you have the time, could you do a top ten staff wielders list featuring Kilik(Soulcaliber) or Jade(Mortal Kombat).

feel like aegislash should represent pokemon, as he stance switching is more representing of a good shield wielder, changing offense and defense as situation demands, but hey, your list, its a good one:)

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.

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!

I love seeing shied users turn them into something offensive, could always use more

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"

Number 1 was without doubt to me. Absolutely deserving for it, love that choice!

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.

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