Animated Shields and Shield Ward [Archive] - Wizards Community

Animated Shields and Shield Ward [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
ThaiGQ
05-19-07, 07:14 AM If a character uses an animated shield, do they still retain the benefits of the Shield Ward feat? What about the Knight's Shield Block class ability?
KarmaInferno
05-22-07, 05:27 PM Animated shields work EXACTLY as if you are using a shield normally.

The only difference is that you now have an extra hand free to do stuff with.

This also means that any penalties a shield might have (Arcane failure, armor check penalties, etc) still apply.

So, anything that you could do when holding a shield, you can still do with an animated shield.

Technically this means you can shield bash with it too. Whoo!

-karma
ThaiGQ
05-23-07, 04:07 AM Animated shields work EXACTLY as if you are using a shield normally.

The only difference is that you now have an extra hand free to do stuff with.

This also means that any penalties a shield might have (Arcane failure, armor check penalties, etc) still apply.

So, anything that you could do when holding a shield, you can still do with an animated shield.

Technically this means you can shield bash with it too. Whoo!

-karma

Thanks!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
ThaiGQ 05-19-07, 07:14 AM	If a character uses an animated shield, do they still retain the benefits of the Shield Ward feat? What about the Knight's Shield Block class ability?
KarmaInferno 05-22-07, 05:27 PM	Animated shields work EXACTLY as if you are using a shield normally. The only difference is that you now have an extra hand free to do stuff with. This also means that any penalties a shield might have (Arcane failure, armor check penalties, etc) still apply. So, anything that you could do when holding a shield, you can still do with an animated shield. Technically this means you can shield bash with it too. Whoo! -karma
ThaiGQ 05-23-07, 04:07 AM	Animated shields work EXACTLY as if you are using a shield normally. The only difference is that you now have an extra hand free to do stuff with. This also means that any penalties a shield might have (Arcane failure, armor check penalties, etc) still apply. So, anything that you could do when holding a shield, you can still do with an animated shield. Technically this means you can shield bash with it too. Whoo! -karma Thanks!