In the thick of battle, few survive without heavy protection. The Templar have created heavy plates of armor to defend them against the demonic forces, yet even that has proven insufficient at times. The shield is an age old defense that has again proven it's worth after the fall of mankind, keeping those survivors that actively engage the demons in close combat relatively safe. It is not a purely defensive piece of equipment though, Templar can stun, slam and buffet with the shield, making it a very versatile part of the equipment.