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.
Drop Shield into a character's inventory in The DM Screen.
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