Rules / Talents / Shield Talents
Shield Talents
Bashing, raising, blocking and guarding with a shield.
| Talent | Tier | Requirements | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Bash | 1 | 1+ ranks in Shields | Your Shield Bash damage die increases one size. |
| Shield Expert | 1 | 2+ ranks in Shields | Once per turn you can Raise Shield for 0 AP. |
| Phalanx | 1 | 2+ ranks in Shields | When you Raise Shield next to an ally with a raised shield, your shield bonus increases by 2. |
| Improved Block | 1 | 5+ ranks in Shields | Your equipped shield's Hardness increases by half your Shields ranks. |
| Shield Guardian | 1 | 5+ ranks in Shields | When you Raise Shield, one adjacent ally also gains your shield bonus to saves. |
| Vanguard | 1 | 9+ ranks in Shields | Your equipped shield gains Fortified. |
Improved Bash
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 1+ ranks in Shields
Your Shield Bash damage die increases one size.
Shield Expert
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 2+ ranks in Shields
Once per turn you can Raise Shield for 0 AP.
Phalanx
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 2+ ranks in Shields
When you Raise Shield next to an ally with a raised shield, your shield bonus increases by 2.
Improved Block
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 5+ ranks in Shields
Your equipped shield's Hardness increases by half your Shields ranks.
Shield Guardian
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 5+ ranks in Shields
When you Raise Shield, one adjacent ally also gains your shield bonus to saves.
Vanguard
Tier 1
Skill
Requires: 9+ ranks in Shields
Your equipped shield gains Fortified.