Shields can be large and unwieldy and require a certain degree of strength to use:
- Buckler - Min STR 10
- Small Round Shield - Min STR 13
- Large Round Shield - Min STR 16
- Kite Shield - Min STR 19
- Tower Shield - Min STR 22
If a character attempts to use a shield for which they do not have the minimum strength, the DEX penalty is increased by 1 for every point of STR under the minimum. For example, if a character with a STR of 15 wants to use a Large Round Shield, the normal DEX penalty of 2 is increased to 3. If a character with a STR of 13 attempts to use a Large Round Shield, the normal DEX penalty of 2 is increased to 5.
DEX penalties can still be reduced or eliminated with Maneuver in Armor skill. |