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

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.

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