Buckler and attacks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Buckler and attacks [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Warric
07-27-07, 06:06 PM Some questions I don't know how to quite rule:

1. If a PC fights with a weapon in each hand and wears a buckler, does the -1 to hit penalty apply to all attacks or only on the off-hand?

2. When applying the benefit of the Shield Ward feat, if the shield is magical, do you apply the enhancement bonus as well, or strictly the shield bonus?

Thanks in advance,
Warric
StevenO
07-27-07, 07:42 PM 1. Typically the -1 to hit is just used with the buckler arm's attacks. Although rarely a problem the ACP is also a penalty and unless you've taken Improved Buckler Defense you will lose the buckler's AC until you start your next turn. Using a Bow or Crossbow with a Buckler is presumed to have no attack penalty.

2. The magical enhancement bonus increases the Shield AC. You don't have a Shield AC plus an enhancement AC you just have a Shield AC. Armor works the same way.
Warric
07-27-07, 08:31 PM Got it. Thanks.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Warric 07-27-07, 06:06 PM	Some questions I don't know how to quite rule: 1. If a PC fights with a weapon in each hand and wears a buckler, does the -1 to hit penalty apply to all attacks or only on the off-hand? 2. When applying the benefit of the Shield Ward feat, if the shield is magical, do you apply the enhancement bonus as well, or strictly the shield bonus? Thanks in advance, Warric
StevenO 07-27-07, 07:42 PM	1. Typically the -1 to hit is just used with the buckler arm's attacks. Although rarely a problem the ACP is also a penalty and unless you've taken Improved Buckler Defense you will lose the buckler's AC until you start your next turn. Using a Bow or Crossbow with a Buckler is presumed to have no attack penalty. 2. The magical enhancement bonus increases the Shield AC. You don't have a Shield AC plus an enhancement AC you just have a Shield AC. Armor works the same way.
Warric 07-27-07, 08:31 PM	Got it. Thanks.