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Shield
 Equipment
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.
Ranger
 Classes Player’s Handbook
Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather;Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorer's Pack, and 7 GP
Ranger Traits table: Hit Point Die, proficiency with Martial weapons, proficiency in one skill of your choice from the Ranger’s skill list, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields
Barbarian
 Classes Player’s Handbook
: Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting
Multiclass Character Gain the following traits from the Core Barbarian Traits table: Hit Point Die, proficiency with Martial weapons, and training with Shields. Gain the Barbarian’s level 1
Fighter
 Classes Player’s Handbook
, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A, B, or C: (A) Chain Mail, Greatsword, Flail, 8 Javelin;Javelins, Dungeoneer's Pack, and 4 GP; (B) Studded Leather;Studded Leather
with Martial weapons, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Fighter’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Fighter Features table. Fighter Features Level
Paladin
 Classes Player’s Handbook
: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting
Character Gain the following traits from the Core Paladin Traits table: Hit Point Die, proficiency with Martial weapons, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Paladin’s
Cleric
 Classes Player’s Handbook
, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Shirt, Shield
following traits from the Core Cleric Traits table: Hit Point Die and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Cleric’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Cleric Features
Druid
 Classes Player’s Handbook
, Arcana, Insight, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Religion, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Herbalism Kit Armor Training Light armor and Shields
Traits table: Hit Point Die and training with Light armor and Shields. Gain the Druid’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Druid Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2
Artificer
 Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
artificer isn’t your initial class, here are the proficiencies you gain when you take your first level as an artificer: light armor, medium armor, shields, thieves’ tools, tinker’s
members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the artificer, and in Mystara, various nations employ artificers
Armor Class Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Rules
Your Armor Class (AC) represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. Things that contribute to your AC include the armor you wear, the shield you carry, and your Dexterity
modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however. Without armor or a shield, your character's AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries a shield
Fighter Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Classes Basic Rules (2014)
opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the
skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery
Druid Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Classes Basic Rules (2014)
. Similarly, a druid uses such woods to make other objects, such as weapons and shields. Yew is associated with death and rebirth, so weapon handles for scimitars or sickles might be fashioned from it
. Ash is associated with life and oak with strength. These woods make excellent hafts or whole weapons, such as clubs or quarterstaffs, as well as shields. Alder is associated with air, and it might be
Proficiencies
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons, martial weapons Bard Light armor, one skill of your choice, one musical instrument of your choice Cleric Light
Proficiencies When you gain your first level in a class other than your initial class, you gain only some of new class's starting proficiencies, as shown in the Multiclassing Proficiencies table
Proficiencies
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons, martial weapons Bard Light armor, one skill of your choice, one musical instrument of your choice Cleric Light
Proficiencies When you gain your first level in a class other than your initial class, you gain only some of new class's starting proficiencies, as shown in the Multiclassing Proficiencies table
Proficiencies
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
in wizardry thanks to the tome of mysterious lore he acquired (becoming a fighter 4/rogue 1/wizard 1). Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons
Proficiencies When you gain your first level in a class other than your initial class, you gain only some of new class’s starting proficiencies, as shown in the Multiclassing Proficiencies table
Proficiencies
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
in wizardry thanks to the tome of mysterious lore he acquired (becoming a fighter 4/rogue 1/wizard 1). Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons
Proficiencies When you gain your first level in a class other than your initial class, you gain only some of new class’s starting proficiencies, as shown in the Multiclassing Proficiencies table
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per druid level Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or
5) + your Constitution modifier per druid level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields (druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal) Weapons: Clubs, daggers
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per druid level Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or
5) + your Constitution modifier per druid level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields (druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal) Weapons: Clubs, daggers
Armor and Shields
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Shields. A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.
Armor and Shields D&D worlds are a vast tapestry made up of many different cultures, each with its own technology level. For this reason, adventurers have access to a variety of armor types, ranging
Armor and Shields
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Shields. A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.
Armor and Shields D&D worlds are a vast tapestry made up of many different cultures, each with its own technology level. For this reason, adventurers have access to a variety of armor types, ranging
Armor Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Armor Class Your Armor Class (AC) represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. Things that contribute to your AC include the armor you wear, the shield you carry, and your
Dexterity modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however. Without armor or a shield, your character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries
Fire Giant Dreadnought
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 21 (plate, Dual Shields) Hit Points 187 (15d12 + 90) Speed 30 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 9 (−1) CON 23 (+6) INT 8 (−1) WIS 10 (+0
at and gain rank through a specialized role: the dreadnought. Dreadnoughts are massively powerful fire giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior
Fire Giant Dreadnought
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 21 (plate, Dual Shields) Hit Points 187 (15d12 + 90) Speed 30 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 9 (−1) CON 23 (+6) INT 8 (−1) WIS 10 (+0
at and gain rank through a specialized role: the dreadnought. Dreadnoughts are massively powerful fire giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior
Armor Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Armor Class Your Armor Class (AC) represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. Things that contribute to your AC include the armor you wear, the shield you carry, and your
Dexterity modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however. Without armor or a shield, your character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries
Classes Summary
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Classes Summary Class Description Hit Die Primary Ability Saving Throw Proficiencies Armor and Weapon Proficiencies Barbarian A fierce warrior of primitive background
who can enter a battle rage d12 Strength Strength & Constitution Light and medium armor, shields, simple and martial weapons Bard An inspiring magician whose power echoes the music of
Classes Summary
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Classes Summary Class Description Hit Die Primary Ability Saving Throw Proficiencies Armor and Weapon Proficiencies Barbarian A fierce warrior of primitive background
who can enter a battle rage d12 Strength Strength & Constitution Light and medium armor, shields, simple and martial weapons Bard An inspiring magician whose power echoes the music of
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a barbarian, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d12 per barbarian level Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher
Levels: 1d12 (or 7) + your Constitution modifier per barbarian level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a barbarian, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d12 per barbarian level Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher
Levels: 1d12 (or 7) + your Constitution modifier per barbarian level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws
Optional Rule: Multiclassing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Proficiencies Gained. If artificer isn’t your initial class, here are the proficiencies you gain when you take your first level as an artificer: light armor, medium armor, shields, thieves’ tools, tinker’s tools
Minimum. As a multiclass character, you must have at least an Intelligence score of 13 to take a level in this class, or to take a level in another class if you are already an artificer
Optional Rule: Multiclassing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Proficiencies Gained. If artificer isn’t your initial class, here are the proficiencies you gain when you take your first level as an artificer: light armor, medium armor, shields, thieves’ tools, tinker’s tools
Minimum. As a multiclass character, you must have at least an Intelligence score of 13 to take a level in this class, or to take a level in another class if you are already an artificer
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a cleric, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per cleric level Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8
(or 5) + your Constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Wisdom, Charisma Skills: Choose
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a ranger, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d10 per ranger level Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels
: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per ranger level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Strength
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d10 per paladin level Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels
: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per paladin level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: All armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Wisdom, Charisma Skills
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a cleric, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per cleric level Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8
(or 5) + your Constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Wisdom, Charisma Skills: Choose
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a fighter, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d10 per fighter level Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels
: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per fighter level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: All armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
Class Features
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features As a ranger, you gain the following class features. Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d10 per ranger level Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels
: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per ranger level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Light armor, medium armor, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Strength