While holding this shield, you have a +2 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC.  Once attuned to this shield you need to hold it for one round and then the shield with animate and begin defending the wielder by itself allowing the use of weapons that require two hands.  The shield covers the 90 degrees that the wielder is currently facing.

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: Bonus: Armor Class, Combat, Warding