Shield Master (5e Subclass)
Shield Master
You are a warrior who prefers to use a shield or pair of shields as your weapon.
- Shield Training
At 3rd level when you choose this Fighter Subclass you learn how to fight effectively with shields. You gain proficiency with shields as weapons with the following traits. A normal shield deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage and has the light, finesse and versatile(1d8) properties. You also gain proficiency with the greatshield, which deals 1d12 bludgeoning damage, has the two handed property and provides +3 to AC.
- Parrying
At 7th level you learn how to parry your opponent's attacks. When you are targeted with a melee attack, you may use your reaction to attempt to parry it. You roll as if you were attacking with your shield, if your roll beats theirs you parry the attack, causing it to miss.
- Shield Proficiency
At 10th level you may use your proficiency bonus in place of your shield's normal armor rating.
- Shield Master's Fighting
At 15th level, if your strength is 20 or greater you may dual wield greatshields, or alternatively wield a two handed weapon with a greatshield in your off hand. Additionally if your dexterity is 20 or greater you may throw your shield as an attack, it has range 20/60 and bounces back to you if it hits the target.
- Ultimate Blocking
At 18th level if you are hit by an attack you may choose to block the attack and take no damage. If you block an attack with an area of effect with a point of origin such as a dragon's breath or a fireball none of the targets take damage. You cannot use this ability again until the end of a short or long rest.
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