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Make skeletons be able to hold shields on their other hand

This should be a feature as it would be fun if they spawned with shields in dungeons or jungle temples. They would have 0.5% chance to hold a shield outside the structures above. They will be able to drop the shields after being killed.
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    Similar post: https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/360078061192-Shield-opponents

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    Could you think of a more terrible idea?

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    SOME mob needs to use the shields, it would make the game more fun. also, it would be enough for me if they used shields then they can get them rather than naturally spawning with them. Also, skeletons are one of the few mobs stated to have the intelligence to use them and the ability to use them.

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    I agree that there should be shielded mobs in the future! This'll make cleaving axes, piercing crossbows, and harmful splash pots more useful in survival.

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    A skeleton with a bow and a shield would be super frustrating - But I don't think it's a bad idea. Maybe an alternate version of the skeleton could spawn occasionally, with a sword and shield instead of a bow. It would keep the skeleton aloof as an armed, semi-skilled combatant, while other mobs simply charge at you.

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    Both hands are required to use the bow. But a loaded crossbow, axe, sword, potions can be used with a shield.