Shield Proficiency

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook

You are trained in how to properly use a shield.

Feat Type(s)

Combat

Benefit

When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield’s armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.

Special

Barbarians, bards, clerics, druids, fighters, paladins, and rangers all automatically have Shield Proficiency as a bonus feat. They need not select it.

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.

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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook

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