Tony Vargas
Legend
"Make Weapons Great Again" sounds cool, except, in the context of D&D, for the "Again" - how 'bout "Finally?" ;PI'm sure it's part of PF2's "Make Weapons Great Again" approach. But I agree.
Interestingly, 5e didn't do that, while 4e & 13A did. So, hey, one way PF2 is /not/ turning into 5e. Slightly reassuring.In PF2 you add your level plus proficiency (-2 if not proficient) to both attack and AC, so yes.As long as you're adding the same level-based bonus to both attack rolls and AC (as in D&D 4E, for example), that minor +2 bonus from having a shield will remain relevant and meaningful indefinitely.