Shield Stance

A character that wields a shield (not improvised shield) can take this trait to help utilise their shield in combat. 

The character can use a bonus action to raise the shield in preparation of an imminent attack. Dependant on the character level determines what dice to roll. See table below:

Levels 4-9 = 1d4 reduced from attack total.

Levels 10-15 = 1d6 reduced from attack total. 

Levels 16+ = 1d8 reduced from attack total. 

If an attack is made on the character with a Natural 20, the shield is knocked out of the characters hands.