An attack shield is a specialized shield designed to be used as a melee weapon as well as a shield. These shields are shaped like discs and are highly aerodynamic. Unlike normal shields, an attack shield can be donned or doffed as a bonus action.
Cost: 20 gp
AC: +2
Weight: 8 lbs.
Damage: 1d8 bludgeoning*
Properties: Finesse, Versatile, Thrown (Range 30/120) Special**
Weapon Type: Martial Weapon
*Some shields have been given a fine edge and do piercing rather than bludgeoning damage.
**A wielder with the Shield Master ability can throw the shield such that, if it misses its target, it will return to his hand before the end of his round. He can then don it again as a bonus action.
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.
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