She had used the shield, the shrapnel and flames being stopped by its burning hot surface, as she was setback a bit to absorb the shock. The shield itself was a darker shade now, weakened a bit finally. Then, she surged forward then, jumpjets roaring as the shield slammed into him, a guaranteed hit in close range. With how the rifle was, it could end up dented, it scorched and melted a bit due to the shield. Then she swung the sword, its thick blade coated in intensely hot lightning, nearly plasma. It would partially cut his armor. It was a close swing, from behind her shield that she kept between him and her.