Quote Originally Posted by Ca Putt View Post
hey it is a charge anim, so only(seldom) used IF you charge which you normally do without interlocked shields. It's not used when normally engaging an opponent in tight formation.
When attacking your units auto-charge.

And even if you don't charge with interlocked shield your allies and your enemies don't freeze to give you enough time to go from under to overhand and that without hurting an ally (which definately happens in a non perfect shieldwall).