Block and Counter

Prerequisite: Proficiency with shields.

You've mastered the technique of blocking incoming blows with your shield and counter attacking when they are exposed afterwards.

• Increase your Strength or Constitution Score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
• When a creature within 5 ft. of you misses you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to make an attack against them using your shield. The damage die for your shield is a d4, you are considered proficient with this attack, and you add your Strength modifier to the damage roll.
• When you take the Dodge, your shield's AC bonus is doubled.