Shield

Shields exist in all platforms of Astro duel. IN Astro Duel and Astro Party, the shield serves as a handicap item, being given to players four points behind the leader at the start of a match. When a player has a shield, they can be hit one time without dying. after this, the shield disappears. The shield is also a power-up in Astro Duel Deluxe, where it can be picked up and activated. Finally, the start with shield setting allows all players to take one extra hit during every match.