Aegis of The Legion

This large onyx shield appears to absorb light, making it hard to distinguish the true depth and shape of the shield. 

This magic shield can be used as an Arcane Focus. You count as having an open hand while wielding this shield for the purposes of spellcasting. The shield also bestows the following benefits:

• You gain a +1 bonus to AC for every two allies within 5 feet of you (up to a maximum of +3) while you wield this shield. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.
• You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage with weapon and spell attacks for every two enemies within 5 feet of you (up to a maximum of +3) while you wield this shield. This bonus is in addition to any magic bonus on weapons you are wielding. 
• When a creature you can see within 5 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to take that damage, instead of the creature taking it. When you do so, the damage type changes to force.
• When a creature you can see within 5 feet of you takes damage from one of your allies, you can use your reaction to make a weapon attack or cast a cantrip targeting only that creature. This counts as an Opportunity Attack. 
• You can raise this shield above your head and speak a command word to activate the protective ward of the shield. You can use an action to gain three-quarters cover (+5 AC and Dex Saves) and resistance to all damage types until the beginning of your next turn. You cannot use this ability again until you benefit from a short or long rest. 

Shields require the Utilize action to Don or Doff. You gain the Armor Class benefit of a Shield only if you have training with it.

Notes: wizard, Damage, Combat