Shields, Large

Great Shield +3

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 4
THAC0: -2 penalty
Special: +1 AC vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonuses:
+15% Slashing Resistance
+15% Crushing Resistance
+15% Piercing Resistance
Weight: 18
Minimum Strength of 18 required
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 4000

Large Shield

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 1
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 15
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 10

Large Shield

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 1
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 15
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 10

Large Shield

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 1
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 15
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 10

Large Shield +1

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 2
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 2000

Large Shield +1 of Missile Deflection

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 2
Special: +1 AC vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonus: +10% Slashing Resistance
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 750

Large Shield +1, +4 vs. Missiles

Large shield +1, +4 vs. missiles: This large shield has been enchanted to protect the wearer against missiles of all types.
Statistics:
Armor Class: +2 bonus, +5 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 3500

Large Shield of Strength +1

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 2
Strength: +1 bonus
Special: +1 AC vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonus:
+10% Slashing Resistance
+10% Piercing Resistance
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 3500

Mystery of the Dead

This front of this huge steel shield is decorated with black enameled patterns and a single skull set in the center. The interior of the shield is etched with encrypted ancient writings. The only legible words are at the top, and read, "AND WHAT OF THE DEAD?" The history of the item is completely hidden from divination.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 4
Special:
+1 vs. Missile Weapons
Special: Bearer is immune to Finger of Death and Power Word: Kill
Weight: 20
Only Usable By:
Humans
Half-Elves
Not Usable By: Druid Thief Mage Bard

Value: 10000

Nym's Rhino Beetle Shield

This shield was crafted from the tough exoskeleton of a giant rhinoceros beetle. Naturally tough, it has been cured and reinforced by skilled duergar craftsmen. It looks and functions like a tower shield crafted from wood and metal, though it weighs much less. Dark elven sorcerers have also added enchantments to this particular shield, making it exceptionally resistant to blows and fire.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 3
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonus: +15% Fire Resistance
Weight: 5
Not Usable By: Bard Mage Thief

Value: 12000

Orrick's Rhino Beetle Shield

This shield was crafted from the tough exoskeleton of a giant rhinoceros beetle. Naturally tough, it has been cured and reinforced by skilled duergar craftsmen. It looks and functions like a tower shield crafted from wood and metal, though it weighs much less. Orrick, a wizard from Kuldahar, enchanted this shield to withstand an incredible assault.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 4
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 5
Not Usable By: Bard Mage Thief

Value: 12000

Reinforced Large Shield +1

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 2
Special: +1 AC vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonus: +10% Slashing Resistance
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 350

Reinforced Large Shield +2

The body shield, also known as the kite or tower shield, is a massive metal or wooden shield reaching nearly from the chin to the toe of the user. It must be firmly fastened to the forearm and the shield hand must firmly grip it at all times. Naturally, this precludes use of the shield hand for anything but holding the body shield in place.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 3
Special: +1 AC vs. Missile Weapons
Resistance Bonuses:
+15% Fire Resistance
+15% Crushing Resistance
Weight: 12
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 1500

Rhino Beetle Shield

This shield was crafted from the tough exoskeleton of a giant rhinoceros beetle. Naturally tough, it has been cured and reinforced by skilled duergar craftsmen. It looks and functions like a tower shield crafted from wood and metal, though it weighs much less.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 1
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 8
Not Usable By: Bard Mage Thief

Value: 1000

Shield of the Hand

Made during the golden age between the elves of the Seldarine's Hand and the dwarves of Dorn's Deep. Etched with elven runes across its face, this shield was made from some of the strongest metals to ever come from Dorn's Deep. Any bearer of this shield is confident in the fact that this shield will deflect any blow brought upon it.
Statistics:
Armor Class Bonus: 3
Special: +1 vs. Missile Weapons
Weight: 8
Not Usable By: Bard Druid Mage Thief

Value: 2000