+ Getting hit while blocking will cause all damage to be ignored, even if its supposed to hurt you, (white damage markers)

+ Hitting an enemy in rapid succession after blocking 3+ will give more stamina back than stamina lost.

+Swing really fast (Bayonet swing speed / speed per swing)

+Shield has lights attached (very minor, but could help in dark maps that dont give flashlights, example: 2 DAYS LATER blackout section)

+doesn't have a multi-hit limit from what I know

-Getting hit will cause you to lose stamina

-Significantly slower movement speed (general)

-No skull split (head shot) damage bonus

-No parrying

-Terrible Damage Per Swing