with shields, put it this way. a catapult hits you, youre dead. if a skellie is in close combat youre dead. they dont have shields because theyre to heavy and make you run slower, and give you less of a chance.you can drop the shield, but then its useless. actually, i have no real idea about the lack of shields, but maybe theyre waiting so they can release a weapons pack, like that old one, with alot of longbows, crossbows, quivers, axes, swords, *skull* swords and shields,orc helmets, swords and shields, crownie helmets and shields, and dwarf helmets,axes and shields.
jifel