Not really new here, but I guess this is the correct place for this question:
Is there a way to assign the Shift key in your controlls?
In many other games, Shift is often used as the dodging or shielding key and it would be really convenient, if this specific key (more precisely the left Shift key) could be used to controll your character in Spiral Knights.
Simply trying to assign it in options doesn't work. Unless there is a special trick to it, it will not work on the most direct and easiest way.