SHIELD PROFICIENCY

Learn about the Shield Proficiency feat in Neverwinter. Understand its prerequisites, uses, and limitations, especially regarding tower shields and two-handed weapons.

Alright, let's talk about Shield Proficiency in Neverwinter. It sounds simple, and for the most part, it is! This feat is your ticket to actually using a shield in combat. Think of it as the basic training required to strap one on and benefit from it. What is Shield Proficiency? It's a general feat, meaning you can pick it up every three level-ups. The best part? It has no prerequisites. Anyone can aim for it. Who gets it for free? Most classes get this feat automatically, so you don't even have to think about it. The exceptions are monks, rogues, sorcerers, and wizards. If you're playing one of those, you'll need to actively choose Shield Proficiency when you level up if you want to use a shield. Important Notes to Keep in Mind: * Shields and Two-Handed Weapons Don't Mix: You can't use a shield if you're wielding a two-handed weapon. It's one or the other, so plan your combat style accordingly. * Tower Shields Have Extra Rules: If you're eyeing those big ol' tower shields, remember you need to be medium-sized or larger. This means our smaller friends like gnomes and halflings are out of luck with tower shields, even if they have the proficiency feat. It's a size restriction, not just a feat one. Builder Notes: Just so you know, this is considered an item feat, and it's marked as removable and reusable in the game's data files (baseitems.2da). This means it can be added or removed through certain game mechanics or custom content. So, that's Shield Proficiency in a nutshell. Pretty straightforward, but definitely essential if you want to block some hits!