Basic Information
Infobox
Vambrace Shields
Information
Other names Cappodon’s Dual Shields Type item Keeper Thoradin Goodman Past Keeper Johannes Cappodon Attributes
Damage 1d8 bludgeoning
(from Shield Attack III)Weight 10 lbs. total AC +2 (for both shields),
+1 (from Shield +1)
Description
Cappodon’s Vambrace Shields are the ultimate defensive equipment. They offer a limited offensive option, but the protection the pair of shields gives its wearer and their allies is invaluable in any encounter.
Mythic Keeper: Johannes Cappodon
Worn by Johannes Cappodon during The Great War, the adamantium-alloyed and battle-worn Vambrace Shields provided unflinching defense to the general and his army during the war.
Properties
Shield, +1
While holding both shields, you have a +1 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC.
Shield Attack III
On a hit, the Vambrace Shield deals 1d8 bludgeoning damage.
Shieldbearer
To harness the Vambrace Shields’ enchantment, you must defer using any other weapon. In order to receive the shield’s AC bonus and to use its properties, you must be wielding both Vambrace Shields.
Shield Attack Proficiency
You can now attack with the Vambrace Shields as if you are proficient with it. In addition, if you use Shield Attack as an action, you can use your bonus action to shove a creature within 5 feet of you.
Shield Wall
As an action, you can provide protection to yourself and a chosen ally creature within 5 feet. Creatures attacking you or your ally receive disadvantage on their attack rolls until the start of your next turn.
Proactive Defense
You can use your reaction to provide this item’s total AC bonus to another creature within 15 feet that is targeted by an attack.
Story Log
Most Recent
- Session 42: Thoradin talks to the royal guards. During a friendly contest, Thoradin sees two runic inscriptions inside his Vambrace Shields.
- Session 42: Thoradin asks Adikia to read the inscriptions on his Vambrace Shields.
All Entries
- Session 42: Thoradin talks to the royal guards. During a friendly contest, Thoradin sees two runic inscriptions inside his Vambrace Shields.
- Session 42: Thoradin asks Adikia to read the inscriptions on his Vambrace Shields.