Shields
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:
- Barbarian
College of Valour Bard- Cleric
- Druid
- Fighter
- Paladin
- Ranger
The following Races start with proficiency with Shields:
- Human
- Half-Elf
Taking the Moderately Armoured Feat will grant you proficiency with both 
Medium Armour and Shields.
List of Shields
| Shield | Armour Class Bonus | Weight | Price | Special
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