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Dullahan_X

10-23-07, 05:03 PM
Shield Expert
Prerequisites:
Proficiencies: shields as a martial weapon
Feats: Improved Shield Bash, Weapon Focus (light or heavy shield, or the spiked version of either), Shield Specialization (light or heavy)
BAB: +5

Hit Die: d10
Skills: 2+Int mod
Class Skills: as fighter, plus Knowledge (history), Spot, and Listen


Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special

1 +1 +2 +0 +0 Shield Block +1

2 +2 +3 +0 +0 Bonus Shield Feat

3 +3 +3 +1 +1 Shield Block +2, Shield Cover

4 +4 +4 +1 +1 Bonus Shield Feat

5 +5 +4 +1 +1 Shield Block +3, Shield Tactics

Shield Block: you gain competence bonuses to your AC when using a shield for which you have Weapon Focus and Shield Specialization for. +1 at first level, +2 at third level, and +3 at fifth level

Bonus Shield Feat: You can choose any feat that involves the use of shields as a bonus feat

Shield Cover: You can use your shield when fighting defensively, using total defense, or using Combat Expertise to grant yourself or an adjacent ally 20% cover against melee, ranged, touch, and ranged touch attacks.

Shield Tactics: While using your shield, you gain a +2 circumstance bonus on Bull Rush, Trip, and Overrun checks.