Shield as a Weapon (sage ability)

Using the shield as a weapon is a sage ability associated with combat. Ordinarily, combatants cannot use shields as weapons, except when possessing this ability. Generally, the edge of the shield is used to strike for 1-4 damage. When used as a weapon, the shield will serve simultaneously to provide its usual armour class adjustment for the combatant.

Like any weapon, the character must be proficient in the shield or suffer a penalty in accordance with their class. Further, the rules associated with attacking with two weapons also apply. The shield always acts as the combatant's secondary weapon, except when the shield is employed alone. This means that the combatant with this sage ability still must have a dexterity of 13 or more to be eligible to use the shield as a second weapon. If the shield is used alone, dexterity is not a factor.

Overbearing

overbearing, fumbling.

See Puissance