Do you want to power up your D&D character and turn them into a shield-bearing battering ram? Then the Shield Master feat might be for you! Shield Master adds more utility to shields, allowing you to use your shield to push enemies away or knock them over. It also grants bonuses to Dexterity saving throws, enabling you to escape harmful spells with your shield. Read on for a complete overview of the Shield Master feat, complete with tips on using it!
Shield Master Summary
Shield Master is an optional feat that allows you to use a bonus action to shove a nearby creature after taking the attack action. It also lets you add a shield’s AC bonus to your Dexterity saving throws and negates damage as a reaction when you succeed on a Dexterity save.
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- ↑ https://thinkdm.org/2019/04/27/shield-master/
- ↑ https://blackcitadelrpg.com/shield-master-feat-5e/
- ↑ https://blackcitadelrpg.com/shield-master-feat-5e/
- ↑ https://blackcitadelrpg.com/shield-master-feat-5e/
- ↑ https://blackcitadelrpg.com/shield-master-feat-5e/
- ↑ https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com/5e-feats/shield-master
- ↑ https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com/5e-feats/shield-master
- ↑ https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com/5e-feats/shield-master
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/gamemaster_rules/magic_items/shield_1_2_or_3/