Lance Defender

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A Lance Defender

Lance Defenders wear the same heavy armor as Lance Engineers, making them very durable but also very slow, capable of only moving at a walking pace. In addition to their heavy armor they carry heavy, bullet-proof riot shields. In their other hand they wield a sidearm, usually a Repeater Pistol, Revolver, or SMG. They frequently have shields on top of their heavy armor, adding to their already impressive durability. Like all Crimson Lance they also use grenades. When killed, they frequently drop their weapon, shield, and grenade mod.

While their shields are bullet-proof and protect a large portion of their body, shots to their shield will cause the Defender to flinch and recoil his shield, making him vulnerable. Sniper Rifles and automatic weapons are most effective on Defenders. Sniper Rifles can strike with distance precision at their head, while automatic weapons can knock the shield aside and damage the Defender behind.

Badass Defenders wear extra-heavy, bullet-proof armor that renders their bodies immune to gunfire. As a result, only headshots will actually deal damage to Badass Defenders. They do still flinch to both body shots and shield shots, which opens them up for headshots. Similar tactics work against Badass Engineers, just more precision in aiming for their heads.