===== Shield =====

A shield is a type of [[Gear|Gear]] [[equip|equipped]] into a hand slot. Shields typically provide a bonus to the base [[reaction|Reaction]] in [[combat|combat]], usually by boosting the Miss entry.

Training is required to equip Shields. Shields comes in light and heavy classifications; training in the labeled classification is required to equip a Shield. Shield training is typically provided by a [[Class|Class]].

Shields can be enhanced by adding an [[enchantment|Enchantment]]. These rarely modify the base Shield text, instead providing new properties or options. Shield Enchantments usually lack [[magic|Magic]] values.

For more information, see [[Player's Guide Chapter 7|Player's Guide Chapter 7: Gear and Wealth]].