Originally posted by MasterEpix:

Originally posted by Lucidess:

Even if it did Parry, the enemy would get knocked so far back it would be hardly worth it.

Tower Shield knockback + Spear throw is a good combo, keeping the enemy away from you while throwing close range spears in their face. Perfect for those wolves that like to run right into you.

Can't think of much else to do with Tower shields though, other than bosses.

Are the tower shields better for leveling up your blocking skill or is it not worth it?
Also if there is any knockback with them, would it be a good idea to pair them with the knife's special attack?

Nope , pushing with a tower shield is just normal blocking so gives normal blocking exp , parrying with a buckler or round shield gives almost x2 blocking exp