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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Caliban" data-source="post: 7161504" data-attributes="member: 284">I think if you want to build an AC tank, the shield is a big part of that.  If your AC is 16+, a shield gives a lot of damage mitigation.  If you want to build a DPR focused character, great weapons or ranged weapons are the way to go, and a shield will interfere with that. You can do a little from column A and a little from Column B - shield with one-handed weapon and dueling style and/or spells.   You won't be top in either area, but you can be pretty good in both. Shields (i.e. AC builds) are good.  DPR is good.  Pick whichever one is more fun for you personally.</blockquote>