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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.)''
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