| Name |
Weight |
Value(gp) |
Worn |
Magic |
Category |
Description |
| Buckler |
3 |
5 |
Shield |
n |
Shield |
Shield, Buckler is a form of small shield that protects the user against but one opponent (of the user’s choice) during any melee round in which the shield is employed. It is small and easily carried, and may be strapped to the arm, making it able to be used by cross-bowmen and slingers. A small demi-human such as a halfling or a gnome would be fully protected by the buckler, and it is treated as a small shield in those cases. |
| Large Shield |
10 |
15 |
Shield |
n |
Shield |
A large shield is counted against up to three attacks per melee round. The inclusion of a shield raises armor class (AC) by a factor of 1 (5%), but that assumes attack from the front where the character can interpose it between himself and a blow. Attacks from the right flank and rear always negate the advantage of the shield. |
| Shield |
5 |
10 |
Shield |
n |
Shield |
A normal-sized shield can effectively be counted against two attacks per melee round. The inclusion of a shield raises armor class (AC) by a factor of 1 (5%), but that assumes attack from the front where the character can interpose it between himself and a blow. Attacks from the right flank and rear always negate the advantage of the shield. |
| Small Shield |
3 |
10 |
Shield |
n |
Shield |
A small shield can be counted against only one attack per melee round. The inclusion of a shield raises armor class (AC) by a factor of 1 (5%), but that assumes attack from the front where the character can interpose it between himself and a blow. Attacks from the right flank and rear always negate the advantage of the shield. |
| Small Wood Shield |
3 |
1 |
Shield |
n |
Shield |
A small shield can be counted against only one attack per melee round. The inclusion of a shield raises armor class (AC) by a factor of 1 (5%), but that assumes attack from the front where the character can interpose it between himself and a blow. Attacks from the right flank and rear always negate the advantage of the shield. |
