Shield DPS Tips

So, i want to learn how to solo boss.
I know there is a lot of other build capable of doing so.
But I insist doing solo with shield as sub weapon.
Between sword, bowgun, and knuckle,
which one is the easiest?
im not trying to build a monster sigma character.
just trying to learn how to play better, so survivability with a little bit dmg skill are the priority.
which main weapon would you recommend and why? tysm

 

It's a late response already, but I'll try to answer anyway.

Bowgun shield could be tricky but it should be strong enough when built properly. Here's an old video showcasing several bowgun variations. Bowgun-shield is at 03:05 mark.

Ohs-shield can be built in two ways: glass cannon and non-glass build. Glass cannon usually uses Godspeed Wield, while non-glass takes advantage of Heavy Armor and lots of Resistances from foods and refine but still have enough motion speed. Here's a non-glass variation

Knuckle-shields are strong, really strong in close range. Knuckles alone could act as dps build that has high survivability due to Asura Aura, add shield on top of that and they could suddenly tank because their aggro skyrockets due to Knight skills. There are so much knuckle builds out there, so I won't bother sending a link.

Just don't forget that if you really want high performance, you're gonna need to put in a lot of investment on any build.