Shielder

This arch-type heavily focuses on improving one's defensive capabilities, as well as assisting allies in the midst of combat.

 

Improved Defense

Beginning when you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain bonus AC equal to your Proficiency Bonus when you are wielding a shield. In addition, you also receive the Defense fighting-style if you don't already have it.

Defense

While you are wearing armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC.

Magical Defense

At 7th level, you gain three uses of the Shield Spell that replenishes every short or long rest. In addition, you can also use your reaction to expend a use to bestow one creature that you can see within 30 feet with this spell instead.

Masterful Defense

Starting at 10th level, you gain the benefits of the Shield Master feat. In addition, you also gain the Protection fighting-style if you don't already have it and gain two additional uses for your Shield Spell.

Unwavering Defense

Starting at 15th level, you are now immune to being shoved or being prone when you are wielding a shield. In addition, any creature who attempts to shove you must make a Constitution saving throw or take 1d4 bludgeoning damage.

Perfected Defense

At 18th level, you become the pinnacle of protection. You can use your reaction to expend a use for your Shield Spell, you succeed any saving throw and do not take any damage until your next turn. Additionally, you can expend more uses for your shield spell to grant this benefit to any number of creatures within 30 feet up to the number of uses you expended.