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Shields are a type of Equipment that provide bonuses to characters' Armour Class 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 on all Ability Checks, Saving Throws, and Attack Rolls, as well as prevent you from casting Spells.
Classes that have Proficiency with Shields:
Taking the Moderately Armoured Feat will grant you Proficiency with both Medium armour and Shields.