Hello, just checking if I missed something. There is no reason for a character wielding a shield to use the "fend off" special action on a 6? The "shield thrust" is clearly and always better? Therefore, the "fend off" only makes sense for character without a shield? However, the "fend off" option seems to be intended to bring balance between the various weapons (mitigating the Axe overall superiority?)?
I'm just curious what your thoughts are, and if perhaps I'm reading the rules the wrong way.
Cheers M.