How does the bonus heavy stander stack?

Is it added directly to the shield's bonus or is it multiplicative?

Not quite sure...I've heard a different ping that's similar to guarding with a two-handed sword, even with my 5% melee on avon shield

First, this skill doesn't actually give Heavy Stander. Auto-Defense just negates the stun, its not the same as Passive Defenses.

Secondly, I think its additive. I have no idea how contributing by a percentage works, but it'd be a lot less, like in Music Buff Duration's old case.

And yes Mika, they changed the pinging sound effect for just shields.

It sounds so off...I miss the old ping already D:...

Personally I don't mind, but the old ping is still there, just not when you have a shield.

Shield or armor.

Trans, don't forget trans.

Actually I believe if you're transformed but have a shield or armor equipped, you'll still get the new ping sound.

The new ping was only there when I did with shield, but just armor and no shield gave me old ping.