[renowner]

The soldier passive toggle skill "Protect." Isn't working against special moves.
I tested for awhile with another player, as well as taking in feedback from many players who had similar issues in the past.

I had a shield equipped. But sidecut wouldn't ever trigger protect to activate. Though basic attacks did.

How to replicate:
Be a soldier or promoted soldier class.
Have a shield equipped.
Have protect active.
Be next to an ally or summon.

Have an enemy use sidecut against them.
Notice as protect never activates.