Small Shields: Bucklers
and other small shields which are basically held with one hand are moved
rapidly by the wielder,
but they cover only a small
area,
so they are less effective
by and large.
Such shields are less cumbersome
and fatiguing in employment,
however, so no distinction
is made between a small and a normal-sized shield in AD&D.
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COST: 10 gp
WEIGHT: 5#
BULK: non-
A small shield can
be counted against only one attack per melee round.
Shield USE:
A shield is basically a
barrier between its wielder and his or her opponent.
It is used to catch blows
or missiles.
It can also be used offensively
to strike or push an opponent. <Shield Bash, Shield Rush>
The shield can be used fully
only to the left or front of the right handed individual.
Attacks from the right flank
or rear negate the benefits of a shield.
Magic Shields:
Magic shields are no less
weighty than their non-magical counterparts, but they are non-bulky with
respect to encumbrance.
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