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Shields in ARC Raiders are one of the most important survival elements in the game. They offer damage mitigation, which helps players survive ARC onslaughts or hostile Raider ambushes. There are a few types of shields in the game, and each one of them has an advantage and a disadvantage. That said, it is always worth having a shield equipped rather than having none at all.This article sheds light on all shields in ARC Raiders, how players can craft and recharge them during their topside adventures.Shields in ARC Raiders: Damage reduction and movement speedHere is everything you need to know about all the shields in Embark Studios' latest third-person extraction shooter:TypeChargeDamage ReductionWeightLight4040%5.0 unitsMedium7042.5%7.0 unitsHeavy8052.5%9.0 unitsHere is a Light Shield (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)The amount of damage mitigated increases as you go up the tiers. That said, the weight of shields needs to be taken into account since they can easily encumber your character.Additionally, you will be granted a universal movement speed reduction after equipping high-tier shields. Here are all the debuffs:Light Shield - 0% movement speed reductionMedium Shield - 5% movement speed reductionHeavy Shield - 15% movement speed reductionHow to craft shields in ARC RaidersBefore you can craft shields in ARC Raiders, you need to set up the Gear Bench in your Workshop. This station grants access to various shield and augment crafting recipes. Here are all the recipes and their unlock levels.TypeRecipeGear Bench levelLight2x ARC Alloy4x Plastic Parts1Medium1x ARC Circuitry4x Battery1Heavy1x Power Rod2x Voltage Converter2Crafting recipes for all shields (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)Do note that, similar to weapons and augments, shields have a limited durability. This value will go down as you keep taking damage with the item on the topside. Before heading out on a new mission, always check your shield durability and repair it if the value is below 20.How to recharge shields in ARC RaidersThere are various ways to recharge shields. From lootable ARC remnants to craftable quick-use tools, there are a few different ways to accomplish this task.TypeShield chargeApplication timeCrafting recipePriceARC Powercell203sCannot be craftedCannot be purchasedShield Recharger4/s2s5x Rubber Parts1x ARC Powercell1560 CoinsSurge Shield Recharger505s1x Electrical Components1x Advanced ARC Powercell3600 CoinsThese quick-use tools help recharge shields (Image via SK Gaming || Embark Studios)These items allow you to repair your shield while exploring all the different maps in ARC Raiders. If you have insufficient crafting resources, then head over to the trader Lance in Speranza and acquire shield recharge tools in exchange for Coins.This concludes our coverage on everything there is to know about shields in ARC Raiders. Since they mitigate incoming damage, it is wise to always have a working shield. That said, if you are at extremely low health, you should instead utilize bandages before applying any shield recharge tools.Also, check out the following quest guides for ARC Raiders:How to complete What We Left Behind quest in ARC RaidersHow to complete ARC Raiders Greasing Her Palms questHow to complete Industrial Espionage quest in Arc RaidersHow to complete Hatch Repairs quest in ARC RaidersHow to complete The Right Tool quest in Arc RaidersHow to complete the Eyes on the Prize quest in Arc Raiders
