Sharing is Caring, the ultimate skill of the Best Friends Forever skill tree, gives Deathtrap a copy of your shield.
Does it transfer over the special effects as well? Does his shield recharge if given enough time? Will Amp shields or Maylay shields boost his damage at all?
Best Answer
The answer is yes. The shield Deathtrap receives is an exact copy of the one you have equipped when he is summoned. This means he will also receive any bonus effects the shield provides, including bonus roid damage.
Here's what the skill's page on the Borderlands Wiki says:
I can only imagine Deathtrap + maylay shield would result in a hilariously absurd damage output. Do let me know how it goes if you decide to try it =P