Editing Helldivers 1:SH-32 Directional Kinetic Shield (section)

== Gameplay Tips ==
* The SH-32 is fully capable of blocking melee damage from most melee units in the game, as long as the player is facing the attackers directly and does not get surrounded.
** Be aware that it is much easier to block attacks from small enemy units with short reach (such as the Bug [[Helldivers 1:Scout|Scouts]]/[[Helldivers 1:Vanguard|Vanguards]] and [[Helldivers 1:Stalker|Stalkers]], Cyborg [[Helldivers 1:Grotesque|Grotesques]], Illuminate [[Helldivers 1:Outcast|Outcasts]], etc.), while larger melee units with longer reaching attacks are able to do damage by "clipping through" the shield. This can be mitigated by moving backwards while firing.
** The SH-32 is able to ''reduce'' melee damage from [[Helldivers 1:Impaler|Impaler]] tentacle attacks when facing it directly with the shield while standing at around 2/3 of the tentacle's full range.
** The SH-32 is able to ''reduce'' bayonet damage by half when facing it directly with the shield.

* The SH-32 will ''reduce'' (but not negate) incoming ranged damage from the following enemy attacks: 
**[[Helldivers 1:Cyborgs|Cyborg]] units armed with small-arms weaponry such as miniguns ([[Helldivers 1:Hulk|Hulks]]).
*** An [[Helldivers 1:Initiate|Initiate]]'s gun is, however, stopped entirely.
**[[Helldivers 1:The Illuminate|Illuminate]] units armed with electro-static weapons ([[Helldivers 1:Tripod|Tripods]] and [[Helldivers 1:Strider|Striders]]).
** Explosions from any source (such as grenades, airstrikes and [[Helldivers 1:Comrade|Comrade]]/[[Helldivers 1:Warlord|Warlord]]'s gauss rifle).

* While the SH-32 is not designed to protect against heavy ranged attacks such as the Cyborg [[Helldivers 1:Infantry Fighting Vehicle|IFV's]] cannon and the Illuminate [[Helldivers 1:Hunter|Hunter's]] long range sniper-shot, it is possible to neutralize these attacks if the projectile hits you along your side while facing it with your shield. Extreme precision is advised when attempting to do this.

* Equipping the SH-32 Directional Kinetic Shield allows players to walk through [[Helldivers 1:Anti-Personnel Barrier|Anti-Personnel Barriers]] without sustaining any damage.