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| + | '''Shield''' creates an invisible barrier that moves in front of the caster and helps protect against [[Melee|melee]] [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]]. The amount of protection granted depends on the incoming attack; but regardless, the caster is defended on all sides, whether an attack comes from the front, [[Flank & Rear Attacks|flank or the rear]]. | ||
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| + | An [[Armour Class|armour class]] (AC) '''of 4''' is provided against all direct hand-to-hand melee attacks. The shield's '''AC is 3''' against hurled [[Missile Weapons|missile weapons]], like an [[Hand Axe (weapon)|hand axe]] or [[Spear (weapon)|spear]]; and the caster is '''AC 2''' against fired weapons, like a [[Bow (weapon)|bow]], [[Crossbow (weapon)|crossbow]] or [[Sling (weapon)|sling]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 9 December 2021
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Shield creates an invisible barrier that moves in front of the caster and helps protect against melee attacks. The amount of protection granted depends on the incoming attack; but regardless, the caster is defended on all sides, whether an attack comes from the front, flank or the rear.
| Range | self |
| Duration | 5 rounds per level |
| Area of Effect | self |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | mage (1st) |
An armour class (AC) of 4 is provided against all direct hand-to-hand melee attacks. The shield's AC is 3 against hurled missile weapons, like an hand axe or spear; and the caster is AC 2 against fired weapons, like a bow, crossbow or sling.
