What is a Knockdown Shield and how to use it in Apex Legends? Apex Legends Guide and Tips

Last update: 20 February 2019

Knockdown shield is a very useful gadget that can save your life during the game. Knockdown shield is your only defense when you're knocked down. The shield protects you from frontal attacks and can hold out a certain amount of damage. You can move when using the shield, enabling you to escape to safe area before you're eliminated.

How to use the knockdown shield?

Knockdown shield is activated automatically when the player gets knocked down. The shield can hold out a certain amount of damage, and it turns off after a period of time which can be used to heal the player. The energy shield won't be activated if the attacking player performs a finisher.

Where can I find a knockdown shield?

Unfortunately, there isn't any sure location where you can find a knockdown shield. You'll surely find one when exploring the area.

What are the types of an energy shield?

During the game, you'll encounter 4 levels of the knockdown shield. Depending on the quality, it can take a certain, pre- amount of damage. The statistics are as follows:

• Common knockdown shield (white) - absorbs 100 damage after knocked down
• Rare knockdown shield (blue) - absorbs 250 damage after knocked down
• Epic knockdown shield (purple) - absorbs 750 damage after knocked down
• Legendary knockdown shield (golden) - absorbs 750 damage after knockdown and enables the player to revive himself after being knocked down