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How to Focus Shields

Starfighters with shields have the opportunity to focus shield power to gain a tactical advantage.

How Do I Focus Shields?

Starfighters with shields can focus shield power forward, to the rear, or balance them by pressing X / Square / C / JOY 7 which brings up a selector menu (for players who want it, there is an alternate control scheme available which uses button combos instead). Focusing shield power forward provides a tactical advantage when assaulting a capital ship or going head to head with another fighter. Protect your rear from a tailing enemy or when you’re high-tailing away from a capital ship that has a bead on you. Or, simply redistribute shield power evenly to protect both your front and rear.

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