Shields

Shields are a basic defensive melee weapon. They are primarily designed to be used as a defensive weapon. When using a [Shield Block] action, the [Block], [Heavy Block], and [Super Block] abilities reduce additional damage. When used offensively, they deal a small amount of damage, but have a very large bonus to hit.

Shields are [balanced] with swords. This is used to calculate the [weight] of wielding two weapons.

[Block Bonus] - This additional damage is reduced from the damage the wielder takes from physical attacks when the wielder uses the [Block] action. This bonus is only applied if the wielder uses a [Shield Block] action.

[Heavy Block Bonus] - This additional damage is reduced from the damage the wielder takes from physical attacks when the wielder uses the [Heavy Block] action. This bonus is only applied if the wielder uses a [Shield Block] action.

[Super Block Bonus] - This additional damage is reduced from the damage the wielder takes from physical attacks when the wielder uses the [Super Block] action. This bonus is only applied if the wielder uses a [Shield Block] action.

Table 6.2.1 - Shields:

Weapon Name	Weapon Weight	Damage	To Hit Bonus	Block Bonus	Heavy Block Bonus	Super Block Bonus
Small Shield	2	0	+2	+1	+1	+1
Large Shield	4	1d6-1	+4	+2	+4	+6
Great Shield	7	1d6+1	+5	+3	+5	+7
Grand Shield	10	2d6	+7	+5	+8	+10
Monument Shield	15	3d6	+9	+7	+10	+15