I’ve been toying with the idea of using the Hardlight Shield for a while now, but I’m not sure what tactical packages and support upgrades to use alongside it. I’m currently using Shielding and Explosives, to increase the shield recharge speed and limit damage from incoming grenades.
Does anyone have any other suggestions on what to use with it and does anyone have any tips to using it to the best effect?
Thanks guys 
Shielding affects your personal shield, not the Hardlight Shield. If that is what you wanted try AA Efficiency.
Sorry, poor wording on my behalf, what I meant was that Shielding recharges my own personal shields quicker, rather than that of the Hardlight Shield.
Although you’re point on AA Efficiency increasing the time I can use it for is good.
Not entirely sure on the perks that would help cover your defenses well in combination with the HLS. I do know that the Storm Rifle is a good weapon to use with it because it can cool down while you use the HLS.
Maybe dexterity can help you if you want to be more offensive since you won’t need to be using the shield as long. Just a thought.
well, if u really want to try hls, the best way to use it, obviously, is probably along with AA efficiency and recharge.
however, i wouldn’t use hls on small maps and team slayer playlist anyways. in nearly any case your opponents will nade you out, or just catch up with u and beat u down. (i’ve seen this already so many times)
when u are out of shields, instead of using hls, try to get cover and use regeneration field, this works far better !
I fail to see Regen Field as effective, because it’s pretty much a signal flare. And I’ve gotten out of far more scrapes with the hardlight shield.
My recomendation?
Primary; Storm Rifle OR Assault Rifle
Secondary; Magnum
AA; Hardlight Shield
Grenade; Fragmentation
Support Upgrade; Explosives
Tactical Package; AA Effeciency
Thanks for the input people, AA Efficiency and Explosives seem like the way to go (though dexterity is also working). To the point about the Regeneration Field, I agree about the fact that it marks you out, the big green glow really is a beacon shouting “I’m over here”.
The loadout(s) that has worked the best for me is:
BR
Magnum
Frags
HLS
Resupply* / AA Efficiency
Explosives / Recharge
*Resupply doesn’t help the HLS in any way, I just use it because it is the closest thing to the Legendary Slayer loadout, and if you’re using Explosives you’d might as well have lots of grenades to go with it.