
One thing to keep in mind is that you can knock down an NPC's shield if you attack using an axe. If you're planning to fight NPC's that use shields, it's advisable to bring along a shield (or axe) for yourself. Gondor Soldiers, Rohirrim Warriors, Southron Warriors, etc) do. Gundabad Orcs, Mordor Orcs, Dunlendings, Gondorians, etc), generally don't use shields, but the stronger units (i.e. These shields are not merely decorative NPC's will use these to block incoming melee attacks.

Some NPC's may spawn wielding a shield in their off-hand. Note that this will slow down the player's movement, and it's impossible to attack and block at the same time. Shields can be used for blocking attacks, just like in Vanilla, by right-clicking. They are crafted using the same recipe as the vanilla shield, but on their respective faction's crafting tables. It is likely that more shields will be added for the mod's other factions in the future.

In Renewed, there are currently seven shields: Gondorian, Rohirric, Mordor and Dalish, as well as Umbaric, Harnennor and Coast Southron.
