One of the less utilised items in Mojang's blocky survival game is the Minecraft shield. It could be because players prefer the idea of using a sword or bow and arrow, or it could simply be because ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While most of a player's protection from enemies comes from regular armor in Minecraft, you can also protect yourself with a shield. A shield can stop ...