modded Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) While most people who disagree with me will point out that it is inferior to Iron Skin and Snow Globe. And it is, at least defensively. That's not why Electric Shield is Volt's best power though. It's his best because of how much it buffs out-going gunfire. Infinite range for shotguns/flux rifle, added armor ignore, added electrical damage, and it converts the Dera/Supra/Lanka projectiles to hitscans. Please vote up if you want Volt's shield left as is, neither buffed nor nerfed. TL:DR Electric Shield is only mediocre defensively, but beastly offensively. Please leave it that way. Edited July 22, 2013 by modded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovahjim Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I love how it makes him unique, and the bugs it has regarding the weapons shooting through hare really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoeleVeerod Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Definitely a yes. I found it stupid at first, until I started using it much more often when defending myself during rescues, or when using laser weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli61 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 While most people who disagree with me will point out that it is inferior to Iron Skin and Snow Globe. And it is, at least defensively. That's not why Electric Shield is Volt's best power though. It's his best because of how much it buffs out-going gunfire. Infinite range for shotguns/flux rifle, added armor ignore, added electrical damage, and it converts the Dera/Supra/Lanka projectiles to hitscans. Please vote up if you want Volt's shield left as is, neither buffed nor nerfed. Sign+1 I´m Wish the would be more Balancing in Warframe- to many Op differend Objetcts........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIMO Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Volt is in dire need of a fix.. but no there isn't anything wrong with his shield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaMayo Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 The only issue I have with electric shield is that it doesn't like having constitution and continuity on, atleast off host anyway. After the extra duration due to continuity, the shield graphically becomes miniature, although for all desired purposes the shield is still there in full size, for the last few seconds of its duration it is an electric shield for ants. Other than that, no complaints on shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solaurus Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 If they were to do anything to the shield, at least make it mobile or stop enemies from moving through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modded Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Added a TL:DR. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WondahBoah Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modded Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I love how no one has bashed this yet! :D *braces* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpig84 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I never had complaints on the shield, so yeah leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basilioss Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Personally, I would keep all the effects on the shield when you shoot bullets out of it, but turn in into Electric Dome, much like Snow Globe, and when enemies walk through the barrier they get zapped and stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansheilm Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I really like Volt's shields, I think a few buffs is needed for it though: 1. Let it be affected by stretch; I want bigger shields! 2. Enemies near the shield (1m, stretch modable) should be shocked by the shield (minor damage, focus modable) for a 1 second stun (non-modable). Enemies that got shocked from being near the shield won't be shocked again for 5 seconds UNLESS they run into the shield itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoompigXD Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The problem is is that Volt is an alternative to gunplay and what does Electric Shield encourage? Gunplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haids Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The problem is is that Volt is an alternative to gunplay and what does Electric Shield encourage? Gunplay. I feel like it's possible that, at one point in Volt's development, electric shield was meant to, not only electrify, but amplify abilities that pass through it but was changed at one point while the description stayed the same, for whatever reason. I still feel like if they buffed his 1, possibly his 4 or reworked it, and changed his 3 to buff not only his abilities that pass through it, but allies, then his desc might apply (although he'd still be a weak caster since only his 1, being his only straight-line casting ability, would be amplified unless his 4 were changed to fit with that, I guess, unless 2 is changed as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countess_Hapmuhr Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I really like Volt's shields, I think a few buffs is needed for it though: 1. Let it be affected by stretch; I want bigger shields! 2. Enemies near the shield (1m, stretch modable) should be shocked by the shield (minor damage, focus modable) for a 1 second stun (non-modable). Enemies that got shocked from being near the shield won't be shocked again for 5 seconds UNLESS they run into the shield itself. This is definitely something I hope the dev team sees because this could make Volt as cool as Mag is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katface Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The problem is is that Volt is an alternative to gunplay and what does Electric Shield encourage? Gunplay. That's actually a fairly solid argument. Maybe give volts shield a Tesla like ability that zaps ppl who come close to it or does massive damage if they touch it. On a side note I hate the change to speed, when my team mates use it I start getting motion sickness and my vision gets all blurry. The graphic for this ability makes me want to just stand still and wait until its over so I can play again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesgile Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 sadly, last i tried, armor ignore is no longer. i really did like this skill for a very long time, but seems people would just prefer spammy instant kill abilities. The problem is is that Volt is an alternative to gunplay and what does Electric Shield encourage? Gunplay. the fix: DE changes that sentence to something else. easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgb_cyborg Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Personally, I would keep all the effects on the shield when you shoot bullets out of it, but turn in into Electric Dome, much like Snow Globe, and when enemies walk through the barrier they get zapped and stunned. I love Electric Shield, I just want it to be bigger. Not a dome necessarily, maybe almost hemispherical but a tiny bit smaller and flatter so you can block all gunfire from one direction to a reasonably sized target (core/pod). A Dome that amplifies damage, stuns mobs passing through and blocks incoming fire, would almost completely eclipse Snow Globe, which isn't ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modded Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 sadly, last i tried, armor ignore is no longer. i really did like this skill for a very long time, but seems people would just prefer spammy instant kill abilities. the fix: DE changes that sentence to something else. easy. This. That was way back when, and not a single frame is a true caster with no need for guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinator Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Volt is in dire need of a fix.. but no there isn't anything wrong with his shield I am guessing they will nerf his shield, as much as I don't want them to. It's the only reason I still play as him. His speed buff is a joke now (compared to what it was) and the ult sucks (once again, compared to what it was). Shock now chains properly but the damage is still too low. He is a really sub par frame, made usable only through how epic his shield skill is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modded Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I am guessing they will nerf his shield, as much as I don't want them to. It's the only reason I still play as him. His speed buff is a joke now (compared to what it was) and the ult sucks (once again, compared to what it was). Shock now chains properly but the damage is still too low. He is a really sub par frame, made usable only through how epic his shield skill is. Volt is unfortunately just another one-trick pony. And most people don't even know how good Electric Shield is. Sad really. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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