Archers,Precision & Shields

[SlipperyJim]

Originally Posted by Nikelaos

... also if the enemy archers have crossbows or arbalests they may very well be able to punch through a sheild that parries them.

Actually, the manual seems to be pretty clear that blocking a missile with a shield is 100% effective. Melee attacks can punch through shields if they do enough damage, but missiles cannot.

The exception is a missile with a secondary effect, such as Sauromatia's poisoned arrows. Blocking a poison arrow with your shield still seems to get you poisoned....