Shields

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An example of a shield

Shield is a type of Equipment that provides bonuses to characters' Armour Class and decreases chances of being hit by enemies.

Shields are always equipped in the character’s offhand.

Shield Proficiency

People who 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 Spells.

Classes that have Shield Proficiency:
- Barbarian
- Cleric
- Druid
- Fighter
- Paladin
- Ranger
Taking the “Moderately Armoured” Feat can grant you Proficiency with Medium Armors and Shields.

List of Shields

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