Click on the name to be scrolled to the details on what that special property is. Most of these shields have a special property associated with them. Table of Shield OptionsĪll of the shields detailed blow are used as a replacement from the shield within D&D. Strength RequirementĪ character that does not meet the strength requirement for a shield treats the shield has having the two-handed property. When a character who is not proficient with a shield is using one, they suffer disadvantage on all attack rolls or ability checks. This means that you should ignore ‘Shield’ as an armor proficiency when using this system. A character with proficiency in that armor type will also have proficiency with the associated shield options. This is a parallel to the levels of armor. For the sake of simplification, each of the shields below will be labeled as either Light, Medium, or Heavy. Shield Proficiencyĭue to the nature of these new shield options, there is more of a gradient in what characters have proficiency with them. Naturally, this system is for a group who does want more variety in defensive options. Unless a group really wants variety and choices, this is fine. It’s simple, it’s basic, and it’s not a bad system. It provides a +2 AC bonus and requires a hand to use. In D&D 5e there is only one type of shield, the Shield. In all these cases, the character is protecting them self with something that is a little more complicated than a basic shield. A dastardly rogue deflects your blade with a thick iron plated gauntlet. An armored behemoth of a man grabs his tower shield and presses deep into the ranks of the enemy archers, making him neigh untouchable. A gallant knight wields a large kite shields to guard his mount and himself for the barrage of attacks they face.
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