Recently ive been thinking of getting a new shield since from what i learned from from my old scarlet. The extra health doesn't really do much since i get hit some what occasionally. I've been stuck between these two lines to pick from, A pretty fast swiftstrike buckler or a great defender that has somewhat great use in royal jelly. The attack speed bonus is a pretty good thing but the shield alone is weak. The great defender has piercing defense and is somewhat good against slimes. So ive been looking for an honest opinion from which should i choose. I'm mostly a swordsman with a set of dusker.

Thanks!