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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kalani" data-source="post: 6717163" data-attributes="member: 88085">Ok here is how it works by RAW.Shield:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+2 AC: Attacking with a shield will not remove this bonus by RAW</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Improvised Weapon: 1d4+STR damage, No proficiency to Attack unless you have the Tavern Brawler feat as shields are not like any weapon on the weapon list.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">TWF: You cannot TWF using a shield unless you have the Dual Wielder Feat, as Shields are not a light weapon.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dueling: If you attack with a weapon and your shield (as an improvised weapon), you lose the benefit of your Dueling FS. If however, you are armed with a Shield and a free hand, your Improvised Weapon (Shield) deals 1d4+2+STR (as it would gain the benefits of dueling).</li> </ul>A Fighter or Ranger with Tavern Brawler and Dueling makes for an interesting character.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shield (Improvised Weapon): Proficiency; 1d4+2+STR damage (av. 4.5); +2 AC;</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bonus Action: On a hit with your shield, you can make a grapple attempt. You can then keep smashing your target with your shield in subsequent rounds while maintaining the grapple.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bonus Action (Variant): Alternatively, if you also have the Shield Master feat, you could attack with your Improvised Weapon (Shield), and shove as a bonus action (hit or miss).</li> </ul>I wouldn't say it is an optimal build, but it certainly is an interesting one.If your weapon isn't equipped, you would lose your +2 AC bonus, but you could go all Captain America, and use your Shield as an Improvised Thrown Weapon (20/60 range).</blockquote>

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