Whats the go with shields?

[maransreth]

Was there any real info on how shields work from the recent D&D XP?

I remember shortly after 4e was announced that there would be a difference between a "sword & board" fighter, over a "longspear dex" fighter.

So what do we know about the rules for shields? How do they know work differently to 3.5 rules?

 

[small pumpkin man]

Well, they were giving a bonus to people's ref save, other than that, I'm not sure.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

I believe they add, to your Reflex save, which also adds to your AC.

I like the new shield rule, since it makes sense. You need good reflexes to block a strike, but having a better shield means you can be a tad slower since you have this large object to help in protecting you

 

[BASHMAN]

The only fighter we saw was a Dwarven female Hammer & Board. She can use her shield to bash an opponent back 1 square.

 

[Stalker0]

I believe they add, to your Reflex save, which also adds to your AC.

Has this actually been confirmed?

From what I've seen, AC includes the same numbers that the reflex defense does, but that is NOT the same thing. For example, a power that adds to reflex defense may NOT add to AC.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

It is simply what I have heard. I also meant that like your base Reflex/Shield adds to your AC.