D&D 5E Realistic Shields - New, Revised and Immersive

Cap'n Kobold · Oct 30, 2017

Xeviat said:
Weren’t shields and plate armor rarely used together? Or was that more because of the larger weapons required when fighting someone on plate?

Pretty much yes. Halberds, poleaxes and other very hard-hitting weapons were generally preferred to beat plate, and most other weapons were ineffective enough that a shield wouldn't add much to their defence.

This was a fairly major revolution in protection, since before plate, even most armoured warriors relied more on their shield than their armour for protection.

James Dodds · Oct 30, 2017

This material is solely for shields, so I will not be updating the AC other races or different equipment. Maybe as an extension or complimentary document/article but that will only be when this is further polished.

James Dodds · Oct 30, 2017

Horwath said:
I would go with a shield giving +3 AC if no armor/light armor. +2 AC for medium armor, +1 AC for heavy armor.

Buckler could be +1 AC for no armor/light armor only.

This would entirely depend on the types of the shield someone used. Because the way my material works right now is different benefits/requirements for different types of shield.

If you get back to me here and further clarify what type of shields you mean then id be happy to consider implementing later

James Dodds · Oct 30, 2017

Sorry for the lateness, issues with life and these updates took longer to decide and implement than I thought.

I hope you enjoy, please rate and review on the product page if you have not already

akr71 · Oct 31, 2017

I like it! Its a short, easy to understand and easy to implement supplement. Few of my players (currently none) use shields, but that doesn't mean that my NPCs and villains can't start using shields the way you've laid out.

Looking forward to seeing what the 'Fear Compatibility' section looks like.

James Dodds · Oct 31, 2017

akr71 said:
I like it! Its a short, easy to understand and easy to implement supplement. Few of my players (currently none) use shields, but that doesn't mean that my NPCs and villains can't start using shields the way you've laid out.

Looking forward to seeing what the 'Fear Compatibility' section looks like.

Feat Compatibility you mean

This will include how the current "Shield Master" feat works with my supplement!

Thank you for your positive reception friend

James Dodds · Nov 17, 2017

This has now been updated once more! Please see link in first comment

Ganymede81 · Nov 17, 2017

I can't wait until someone reminds us that ring mail is not a real type of armor. It is always my favorite part of these equipment nerd-outs.

James Dodds · Nov 17, 2017

Ganymede81 said:
I can't wait until someone reminds us that ring mail is not a real type of armor. It is always my favorite part of these equipment nerd-outs.

Great and all, but whats that gotta do with a shield?

Ancalagon · Nov 18, 2017

Ganymede81 said:
I can't wait until someone reminds us that ring mail is not a real type of armor. It is always my favorite part of these equipment nerd-outs.

Studded leather is a far greater offender - hardly anyone uses ringmail in D&D while studded leather is quite commonly used