Shields are necessary to use the Block defence roll. If a shield weighs as much as a light weapon, it can be carried in either hand. If it weighs as much as a standard weapon, it requires your primary hand. If a shield weighs as much as a heavy weapon, it takes both hands.
Type |
Weight |
Special |
Toughness |
Cost |
Buckler |
1.5 kg |
Strap |
8 |
15 mk |
Wooden Shield |
1.5 kg |
7 |
2 mk | |
Iron Shield |
4 kg |
11 |
25 mk | |
Tower Shield |
4 kg |
Cover |
10 |
10 mk |
Spikes |
+1 kg |
See: Weapons table |
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+10 sp |
Buckler: This is a small, metal shield that straps on to the wrist. This leaves the hand free. However, the weight of the buckler is deducted from the weight of weapons normally allowed to be carried in that hand. Using a buckler requires special training.
Wooden Shield: A basic, cheap wooden shield. It is lightweight, reliable, and easy to repair.
Iron Shield: Making a shield out of solid iron is expensive, heavy, and not generally a huge improvement over a wooden shield, except that it is more durable.
Tower Shield: A tower shield, in addition to allowing the defender to make block checks, provides +1 cover to your Target score. Using a Tower Shield requires special training.