Shields
AC-less: When wielding a shield, you no longer gain Armor Class. Instead, your shield gives you Cover that is appropriate for your size and the size of shield you are wielding.
New Shields: There are now two additional types of shield and dedicated shield properties that are described below.
| Type | Size | Blocking Bonus | Properties | Weight | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckler | Tiny | +6 | Free Hand, Light | 3 lb. | 8 GP |
| Wooden Shield | Tiny | +4 | 6 lb. | 10 GP | |
| Tower Shield | Small | +2 | Heavy, Clunky | 12 lb. | 20 GP |
Shield Properties
Clunky: When wielding a shield with the Clunky property, you roll Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks with Disadvantage.
Free Hand: When wielding a shield with the Free Hand property, you can still use the hand of the arm you are wielding the shield with to grab and hold objects, for somatic components, and for sign language. D20 Tests to use an object or attack with a weapon held with this hand are rolled with Disadvantage.
Heavy: When wielding a shield with the Heavy property and your Strength score not being at least 13, you have Disadvantage on Blocking and your movement reduced by 5 ft.
Light: When Blocking with a shield with the Light property, the damage of the attack is not negated completely, but only reduced by your Dexterity score.