Spellguard Shield
D&D 5e · 2024·Shield armor·Very Rare·Requires 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 Utilize action / 1 Utilize action
- Rarity
- Very Rare
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: While holding.
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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What Spellguard Shield does
- 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.
- This item uses one of your attunement slots. Compare its benefit with the other items you want to keep attuned.
While holding this Shield, you have Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, and spell attack rolls have Disadvantage against you.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- While holding.
- Consumable
- No
- Advantage: Saving throws
- Against spells and other magical effects while holding
- Spell attack defense
- Spell attack rolls have Disadvantage against you while holding; no extra AC enhancement is granted.
Armor details
- Armor Class bonus
- +2
- Category
- Shield
- Dexterity modifier
- Not added
- Strength to avoid Speed penalty
- No threshold
- Stealth disadvantage
- No
- Don
- 1 Utilize action
- Doff
- 1 Utilize action
Tags & related references
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Spellguard Shield FAQ
What Armor Class does Spellguard Shield give?
This shield adds +2 to your AC. Enter your AC without this shield in the calculator.
Does Spellguard Shield require attunement?
Yes. You need to attune to this item to use the properties that require attunement.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The source does not specify a price for this entry. Ask your GM about availability and cost.