Kitru's Totally Objective Guide to Kleese

[loving-hatred (Gone off comms, will update this when i feel like)]

Stacking shields on Kleese turns mortars into a powerful attack regardless so yes skill damage and shields are ideal

[epicender584 (Ambra's Arbiter)]

That’s how it works

So I wouldn’t want to activate skill gear before level 2 when I get the shield stripping mortars?

I’m pretty sure the game calculates per use, not on unlock. You should be fine. If you’re not, there’s a problem

Stacking shields on Kleese turns mortars into a powerful attack regardless so yes skill damage and shields are ideal

I use both and regen to make it easier to live without needing a healer or a supply station

[Ginger_greninja (Can't stand ya)]

Kleese guide abridged.

Make rifts, hold down alt fire.