Who typically used a pavise, the largest medieval shield?

archers and crossbowmen
heavy cavalry
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pikemen
A pavise was too heavy to be used in direct combat. It was primarily used as a shelter by archers and crossbowmen, particularly during sieges. It was often deployed in the ground with a spike attached to the bottom. The name "pavise" comes from the city of Pavia in Italy.
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