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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DND_Reborn" data-source="post: 8104830" data-attributes="member: 6987520">So given my scenario before, if a PC or creature picked up a magical shield and used it as a serving platter, you are okay with them gaining any magical bonus or feature associated with the magical shield. I mean, they aren't using it in any defensive manner at all, but the magic of the shield helps prevent attacks from hitting them anyway?Forget the "wording" in the DMG, I agree that is the strict literal meaning, but you are fine with that intent (you seem to be) or are you simply debating that is a reasonable ruling?But these items must be worn according to their descriptions, and require attunement. So doesn't it seem prone to abuse that a PC without proficiency in shields could just hold a magical shield under their arm and get a magical bonus to their AC?It seems prone to abuse to me, which is why I take such issue with this SA ruling. I suppose if magical items aren't prevalent in your game, then it is unlikely your front-liners would relinquish a magical shield to a caster just to they could carry it and gain an AC bonus.If you are simply debating the point but feel otherwise that it seems a strange ruling, we are in agreement.If you agree with the ruling because your game world (or table) wants magic seen in a more pervasive fashion, then please accept my apologies if my tone and vehemence on the issue caused any offense.I get heated sometimes when things seem just "wrong to me" and appreciate the Mod stepping in to remind me to keep it civil.</blockquote>

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