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[[Main Page]] > [[Equipment]] > [[Shields]]
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[[File:AdamantineShield.jpg|thumb|right|An example of a shield]]
[[File:AdamantineShield.jpg|thumb|right|An example of a shield]]


'''Shields''' are a type of [[Equipment]] that provide bonuses to characters' [[Armor Class]] and decreases chances of being hit by enemies.  
'''Shields''' are a type of [[Equipment]] that provide bonuses to characters' {{ArmorClass}} and reduce the chance of being hit by enemies.  


'''Shields''' are always equipped in the character’s offhand.
'''Shields''' are always equipped in the character’s offhand.


== Shield Proficiency ==
== Shield Proficiency ==
People who trained to fight while wielding shields can use them effectively in combat.
Those who have trained to fight while wielding Shields can use them effectively in combat.


Wielding a shield without proficiency will impose [[Disadvantage]] on every [[Ability Check]], [[Saving Throw]], and attack roll, as well as cause you to be unable to cast [[Spell]]s.
Wielding a shield without [[Proficiency]] will impose {{Disadvantage}} on all [[Ability Check]]s, [[Saving Throw]]s, and [[Attack Roll]]s, as well as prevent you from casting [[Spell]]s.


*Classes that have '''Shield Proficiency''':
*Classes that have '''Proficiency''' with {{Shields}}:
** [[Barbarian]]  
** [[Barbarian]]  
** [[Cleric]]
** [[Cleric]]
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** [[Paladin]]
** [[Paladin]]
** [[Ranger]]
** [[Ranger]]
*Taking the “Moderately Armoured” [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]] can grant you Proficiency with [[Armor#Medium Armor|Medium Armors]] and Shields.
*Taking the '''Moderately Armoured''' [[Feat]] will grant you Proficiency with both {{MediumArmor}} and {{Shields}}.


== List of Shields ==
== List of Shields ==


* [[File:Scrapwood Shield Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Scrapwood Shield]]
 
* [[File:Studded Shield Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Studded Shield]]
 
* [[File:Organic Shield Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Organic Shield]]
 
* [[Iron-Banded Shield]]
 
* [[File:Absolute's Warboard Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Absolute’s Warboard| <span style="color:limegreen">Absolute’s Warboard</span>]]
=== Common ===
* [[File:Glowing Shield Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Glowing Shield| <span style="color:limegreen">Glowing Shield</span>]]
 
* [[File:Real Sparky Sparkswall Icon 64px.png|alt=The Real Sparky Sparkswall Icon|frameless|30x30px]] [[The Real Sparky Sparkswall|<span style="color:limegreen">The Real Sparky Sparkswall</span>]]
* {{Icon|Iron-Banded Shield PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Iron-Banded Shield]]
* [[File:Adamantine Shield Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Adamantine Shield| <span style="color:deepskyblue">Adamantine Shield</span>]]
* {{Icon|Metal Shield Flaming Fist Icon.png}} [[Metal Shield]]
* {{Icon|Organic Shield Icon.png}} [[Organic Shield]]
* {{Icon|Scrapwood Shield Icon.png}} [[Scrapwood Shield]]
* {{Icon|Studded Shield Icon.png}} [[Studded Shield]]
 
=== {{Uncommon}} ===
 
* {{Icon|Absolutes Warboard Icon.png}} {{uncommon|[[Absolute's Warboard]]}}
 
* {{Icon|Glowing Shield Icon.png}} [[Glowing Shield]]
* {{Icon|The Real Sparky Sparkswall Icon.png}} [[The Real Sparky Sparkswall]]
 
=== {{Rare}} ===
 
* {{Icon|Adamantine Shield Icon.png}} [[Adamantine Shield]]
 
=== {{Very Rare}} ===
 
''(None known yet.)''

Revision as of 07:57, 4 February 2023

An example of a shield

Shields are a type of Equipment that provide bonuses to characters' Template:ArmorClass and reduce the chance of being hit by enemies.

Shields are always equipped in the character’s offhand.

Shield Proficiency

Those who have trained to fight while wielding Shields can use them effectively in combat.

Wielding a shield without Proficiency will impose Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on all Ability Checks, Saving Throws, and Attack Rolls, as well as prevent you from casting Spells.

List of Shields

Common

Uncommon

Rare

Template:Very Rare

(None known yet.)