If the spell makes an attack roll, shields count toward AC against the attack. If the spell is not an attack, then AC doesn't matter shield or otherwise and it can't be parried (because it isn't an attack).
If the spell makes an attack roll, shields count toward AC against the attack. If the spell is not an attack, then AC doesn't matter shield or otherwise and it can't be parried (because it isn't an attack).
Absolutely correct, I'm just gonna rephrase for clarity to the OP:
If you are wielding a Shield, it applies to your AC. Period.
If a spell targets a creature's AC, it targets their full AC. Period. There is no such thing as Touch or Flat-Footed AC in 5e.
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If shields don't count for ac on a touch spell can it be parried
It depends on how the touch spell works. If the spell involves a Melee Spell Attack, yes it can be parried. Otherwise, no.
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If the spell makes an attack roll, shields count toward AC against the attack. If the spell is not an attack, then AC doesn't matter shield or otherwise and it can't be parried (because it isn't an attack).
Shields count for AC versus touch spells. Unless you are playing 3rd edition (or Pathfinder), which is what you might be thinking of.
Absolutely correct, I'm just gonna rephrase for clarity to the OP:
If you are wielding a Shield, it applies to your AC. Period.
If a spell targets a creature's AC, it targets their full AC. Period. There is no such thing as Touch or Flat-Footed AC in 5e.
You don't know what fear is until you've witnessed a drunk bird divebombing you while carrying a screaming Kobold throwing fire anywhere and everywhere.
Thanks lads just wasn't sure