Shield

Uncommon (+1), Rare (+2), or Very Rare (+3) Armor

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Shield: Uncommon (+1), Rare (+2), or Very Rare (+3) Armor. Armor (Shield) While holding this Shield, you have a bonus to Armor Class determined by the Shield's rarity, in addition to the Shield's normal bonus to AC.

Rarity: Uncommon (+1), Rare (+2), or Very Rare (+3)
Type: Armor
Attunement: Not required

Armor (Shield)

While holding this Shield, you have a bonus to Armor Class determined by the Shield's rarity, in addition to the Shield's normal bonus to AC.

Variants

Shield +1
Shield +2
Shield +3

Common questions

Does Shield require attunement?

No. Shield works without attunement.

How rare is Shield?

Shield is a uncommon (+1), rare (+2), or very rare (+3) armor in the 2024 D&D rules.