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 ''Main article: [[Shields]]''
-Shields provide a bonus to [[Armor Class]] to decrease the chance of being hit by enemies.  A creature doesn't need to be actively holding the equipped shield to get the AC bonus; it's enough that the shield is equipped in their melee off-hand slot.  I.e., a fighter with a sword and shield in its melee weapon slots and a longbow in its ranged weapon slots will benefit from the shield's AC bonus even while using the bow.
+Shields provide a bonus to [[Armor Class]] to decrease the chance of being hit by enemies.  Your character doesn't need to be actively holding the equipped shield to get the AC bonus; it's enough that the shield is equipped in its melee off-hand slot.  I.e., a character with a sword and shield in its melee weapon slots and a longbow in its ranged weapon slots will benefit from the shield's AC bonus even while using the bow.
 Choosing the [[Feat]] “Moderately Armored” grants Proficiency with Shields in addition to Medium Armor.  However, you must already have Light Armor Proficiency to be able to choose that Feat.