Particle_Man
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I know that I can use a tower shield for total cover vs. ranged attacks (but not spells).
Can I use a tower shield for total cover vs. meelee attacks?
Can I use a tower shield for total cover vs. meelee attacks?
It provides total cover against everything except targeted spells...SRD said:Shield, Tower: This massive wooden shield is nearly as tall as you are. In most situations, it provides the indicated shield bonus to your AC. However, you can instead use it as total cover, though you must give up your attacks to do so. The shield does not, however, provide cover against targeted spells; a spellcaster can cast a spell on you by targeting the shield you are holding. You cannot bash with a tower shield, nor can you use your shield hand for anything else.
Whimsical said:Check the latest D&D 3.5 FAQ. It clarifies tower shield use greatly.
cantrip said:It provides total cover against everything except targeted spells...
So it gives immunity to touch spells too?
D'oh! I was thinking of ranged touch spells(They are usually effect-spells, right?)Hypersmurf said:Er, no.
A touch spell is usually of the form "Target: Creature touched". So touch spells are targeted spells.
-Hyp.
cantrip said:D'oh! I was thinking of ranged touch spells(They are usually effect-spells, right?)
(emphasis added)SRD said:Shield, Tower: This massive wooden shield is nearly as tall as you are. In most situations, it provides the indicated shield bonus to your AC. However, you can instead use it as total cover, though you must give up your attacks to do so. The shield does not, however, provide cover against targeted spells; a spellcaster can cast a spell on you by targeting the shield you are holding. You cannot bash with a tower shield, nor can you use your shield hand for anything else.
When employing a tower shield in combat, you take a –2 penalty on attack rolls because of the shield’s encumbrance.