| Name | Shield Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Type | General |
| May be taken multiple times | No |
| The effects stack | No |
| Version | SRD |
| Sources | System Reference Document on page 100 |
| Benefit | You can use a shield and take only the standard penalties. |
| Normal | When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield's armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving, including Ride checks. |
| Special | Barbarians, bards, clerics, druids, fighters, paladins, and rangers automatically have Shield Proficiency as a bonus feat. They need not select it. |
Shield Proficiency [General]Benefit: You can use a shield and take only the standard penalties. Normal: When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield's armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving, including Ride checks. Special: Barbarians, bards, clerics, druids, fighters, paladins, and rangers automatically have Shield Proficiency as a bonus feat. They need not select it. |
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