Kinetic VS Energy shields and why I think blue shields need a buff.

I would LOVE to see more shields added to the game and a mix up of Kinetic and energy weapon types using the existing gun types out there.

Currently energy weapons are top tier only. Would be nice to have an energy version of the shotgun alongside its kinetic counterpart. Same for other weapons in the green-blue class and upwards. Hell maybe even white weapons too..have 1 type that deals energy damage.

As for blue shields.. Currently if you check any damage calculators done by the community. Blue shield offers little to no benefits.

The 2.5% is nothing and while the durability increase is nice (giving you more shots before breaking), it's disappointing to not have more direct defensive options in a gunfight.

It would be amazing to have Blue shields given you a +40% reduction to kinetic weapons but at the same time introduce a bunch of the same weapons in green/blue class as an energy damage dealing equivalent.

I think that would really mix things up in terms of engagements and make things more fun.