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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tessarael" data-source="post: 9606932" data-attributes="member: 12909">I'd argue that the following should be sufficient as a feat for a spellcaster to reduce the need for a level dip into Fighter:Shielded CasterGeneral Feat (Prerequisites: Level 4+; Spellcasting or Pact Magic Feature)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shield proficiency</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Constitution saving throw proficiency</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can use your shield as a spellcasting focus, if it's emblazoned appropriately (costs 5gp + a day to decorate it).<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This permits you to cast spells with V,M and V,S,M components, without having a hand free, providing that the material component is inexpensive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">To use the shield as a spellcasting focus in this manner, these markings cannot be hidden, and they may glow or give off other audiovisual effects while spellcasting. For example, a Bard's shield might resonate like a chime, or have crystals with a tinkling sound, when casting.</li> </ul></li> </ul>Compare to the <a href="https://5e.tools/feats.html#war%20caster_xphb" target="_blank">War Caster feat</a>, you miss out on +1 to Intelligence, Wisdom, or Intelligence; you don't get advantage on Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration; you don't get to cast a spell at them as a reaction for the opportunity attack when an opponent leaves your reach; and you cannot cast spells with V,S components without having a hand free. So you may still want to take the War Caster fear in addition to the Shielded Caster fast, as I have written it such that they do not directly overlap at all.I had originally listed light + medium armor, or heavy armor if you already have medium armor proficiency, as alternatives for shield proficiency. However in practice, shield proficiency will usually be the best option of these three, so I think it makes sense to simplify it to just shield proficiency, rather than giving a choice.Note also that a shield can be used with the Mage Armor spell.</blockquote>

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