Got any suggestions?It would be great if we could more variety than "Choose a +1 or +2 shield" and each shield had properties that enabled different styles of fighting.
well, half cover grants a +2 to AC and DEX saves, so the latter could be what separates them from Medium shields.In D&D mechanics, the Heavy shields actually grant Cover.
This is pretty solid. The Medium shield is moreorless what the typical D&D shield is now, except that it should be Medium, and should interfere with gymnastic Dexterity Dodge bonus.well, half cover grants a +2 to AC and DEX saves, so the latter could be what separates them from Medium shields.
Light = +1 AC (could be made of wood for Druids)
Medium = +2 AC
Heavy = +2 AC and DEX saves
I would like the designers to take a look at some of perks shields get in Pathfinder 2e first. Now, I wouldn't copy the "Raise Shield to get AC bonus" thing, because the action economy and math is different in 5e, but shield block would be nice. There could also be other bonuses and reactions depending on the type; the aspis, for example, could grant a bonus to spear attacks. The Roman shield could grant cover like Yaarel suggested. The Viking shield could grant a bonus to shield bash, and maybe some kind of disarm maneuver when used with an axe. The buckler could count as a light weapon and be used for TWF with quick shield bashes.Got any suggestions?
IMO, Those sound more like fighting styles than shields.There could also be other bonuses and reactions depending on the type; the aspis, for example, could grant a bonus to spear attacks. The Roman shield could grant cover like Yaarel suggested. The Viking shield could grant a bonus to shield bash, and maybe some kind of disarm maneuver when used with an axe. The buckler could count as a light weapon and be used for TWF with quick shield bashes.