When the upcoming update to Team Fortress 2 goes live, the Sniper will have another way to protect himself against the Spy, his natural predator. Behold, the Razorback.

The Razorback is a tribal shield that not only blocks a backstab but delivers a powerful jolt of electricity to the poor spy trying to attack you. Unfortunately, the shield will break apart after absorbing one stab and slows you down a bit. Still, tough to complain about something that prevents you from being insta-gibbed.

The update, which adds Achievements and three new unlockables for the Sniper class as well as other new game content, will go live next week.