I'm working on a build that uses a shield in one hand and the other empty for grappling. Think Captain America.
My thought is through a lifetime of study/practice he has learned to use his shield as an offensive weapon and still use it for defense as well.
I'm not trying to get cheesy with it as a light weapon or offhand for dual wielding. I just want to use it as a weapon.
I know RAW states it can be used as a improvised weapon but they were used as weapons in the past. (yes I know real history is not DnD)
I was thinking of consulting with my DM to make a shield a weapon that goes with the martial weapons list and do either d6 or d8 +Ability damage.
Thrown is a possibility but only 20/40(60) range.
Usable with multiple attacks if the character has them.
Maybe some way to don it as a bonus actionWould like to know what you guys(DMs) think.(before bringing it up to my own DM)
Thanks in advance.
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My thought is through a lifetime of study/practice he has learned to use his shield as an offensive weapon and still use it for defense as well.
I'm not trying to get cheesy with it as a light weapon or offhand for dual wielding. I just want to use it as a weapon.
I know RAW states it can be used as a improvised weapon but they were used as weapons in the past. (yes I know real history is not DnD)
I was thinking of consulting with my DM to make a shield a weapon that goes with the martial weapons list and do either d6 or d8 +Ability damage.
Thrown is a possibility but only 20/40(60) range.
Usable with multiple attacks if the character has them.
Maybe some way to don it as a bonus actionWould like to know what you guys(DMs) think.(before bringing it up to my own DM)
Thanks in advance.
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