Shield
D&D 5e · 2014·Shield armor·No attunement
Add this shield to your existing AC, once.
Armor Class calculator
- Category
- Shield
- Dex bonus
- None
- Stealth
- No penalty
- Strength
- None
- Weight
- 6 lb
- Don / doff
- 1 action / 1 action
- Rarity
- Nonmagical
- Price
- 10 GP
Calculator assumptions & rules
Uses this entry’s AC formula, Dexterity cap and listed shield bonus. Magic AC already included in the entry is counted once. Features, spells, alternative AC formulas and exceptions to Strength penalties are excluded. You still need the required armor training or proficiency.
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Using Shield
- This shield contributes +2 AC to your existing AC. Enter AC without this shield to avoid counting the normal shield bonus twice.
- It does not impose Stealth Disadvantage from the armor itself, which preserves more options for sneaking.
A shield is carried in one hand and increases Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time. Donning or doffing takes an action. Armor proficiency is needed to avoid the normal penalties.
Full item details & properties
Armor details
- Armor Class bonus
- +2
- Category
- Shield
- Dexterity modifier
- Not added
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- No
- Don
- 1 action
- Doff
- 1 action
Tags & related references
Compare alternatives
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Shield FAQ
What Armor Class does Shield give?
This shield adds +2 to your AC. Enter your AC without this shield in the calculator.
Does Shield require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The listed price is a reference from this catalogue entry. Availability and the final price depend on your game and GM.