To protect himself from swords, spears, arrows, and other medieval weapons.
A knight needs a shield so that it can block things that are coming towards him. This is the Medieval wars.
A Shield to Protect a Knight from injurys
There is no 'Elite Knight Shield' in Dark Souls, the 'Elite Knight' set consists of Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets and Leggings only, it does not include a set-specific shield.
sword, helmet, shield, horse, armor
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Mike the Knight - 2011 Mike the Knight and the Scary Noise Mike the Knight and the Mighty Shield 1-11 was released on: USA: February 2012
for a knight to have a shield they were willing to protect themselves and be brave and fight...look it up on google for the rest its just too long.
A knight would wear a suit of amour to protect his body in wars or jousting. His props were a steel sword and shield, to also protect his body
The knight use he's shield to protect his self.
helmet, body armor, sword, shield.
To become a knight, one would need armor such as a helmet, breastplate, gauntlets, and greaves for protection in battle. Additionally, a knight would need a sword, shield, and possibly a lance for combat. Training in horsemanship and combat skills would also be essential.
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