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.
