Originally posted by =KBC= DerBastender Ger:

Am not a child of sadness , but my last experience with Fuhlings mare 2 with the normal black metal shield were not so fine ...! (after the first blow, it took a while until I recovered and promptly came the 2te redeeming).
ps. that was a long time ago ...
Does anyone know how it turns out with the black metal tower shield in close combat! ?

Not difficult. Don't need to block because...

1. They will stage you everytime, and you will take damage anyway.

2. When they go to swing, simply backup out of range and immediately counterattack.

3. Or run to a spot you can jump onto where they can't reach you and use the bow to kill them.