Shield Bash - Revision history

Scuda: /* Shield Bash */

2022-08-08T20:19:24Z

Shield Bash

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	Type of Feat: General		Type of Feat: General
	~~Prerequisite: None~~
	Use: Selected (mode)		Use: Selected (mode)

	~~Type of Feat: General~~
	~~Use: Selected.~~
	'''Special: All characters receive this feat for free.'''		'''Special: All characters receive this feat for free.'''

	Specifics: You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. If you use your shield as a weapon, you lose its AC bonus until your next action. Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.		Specifics: You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. If you use your shield as a weapon, you lose its AC bonus until your next action. '''However, a character with the [[Improved Shield Bash]] feat can bash with a shield while retaining its shield bonus to Armor Class.''' Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.

	The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The [[Agile Shield Fighter]] and [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.		The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The [[Agile Shield Fighter]] and [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.

Scuda: /* Gameplay Notes */

2022-08-08T20:16:40Z

Gameplay Notes

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	Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. [[Shield Specialization]] (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.		Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. [[Shield Specialization]] (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.


	With [[Improved Shield Bash]], Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class.		With [[Improved Shield Bash]], Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class.

Scuda: /* Shield Bash */

2022-08-08T20:16:15Z

Shield Bash

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	Use: Selected (mode)		Use: Selected (mode)

			Type of Feat: General
			Use: Selected.
			'''Special: All characters receive this feat for free.'''

	You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. ~~When~~ you ~~perform~~ a ~~shield bash~~, you ~~may still apply the shield's shield~~ bonus to your AC. Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.		Specifics: You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. If you use your shield as a weapon, you lose its AC bonus until your next action. Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.

	The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The [[Agile Shield Fighter]] and [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.		The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The [[Agile Shield Fighter]] and [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.

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2022-07-25T17:07:14Z

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	* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] or [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] will give 2 attacks/round		* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] or [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] will give 2 attacks/round
	* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] + [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] feats will give 3 attacks/round		* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] + [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] feats will give 3 attacks/round
	~~During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the [[Improved Shield Bash]] feat equivalent in PnP Terms)~~

	== Gameplay Notes ==		== Gameplay Notes ==
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	Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. [[Shield Specialization]] (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.		Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. [[Shield Specialization]] (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.


			With [[Improved Shield Bash]], Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class.

	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==

162.158.34.217 at 17:03, 25 July 2022

2022-07-25T17:03:54Z

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	You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. When you perform a shield bash, you may still apply the shield's shield bonus to your AC. Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.		You can bash an opponent with a shield, using it as an off-hand weapon. Used this way, a shield is a martial bludgeoning weapon. For the purpose of penalties on attack rolls, treat a shield as a one-handed weapon. When you perform a shield bash, you may still apply the shield's shield bonus to your AC. Shield size impacts how hard it is to use as an off hand weapon as well as determining the amount of damage it does if it hits. Larger shields tend to be more difficult to bash with but do notably more damage. Shields can have critical hits when used as an off-hand weapon.

	The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The Agile Shield Fighter and Two-Weapon Fighting feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.		The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The [[Agile Shield Fighter]] and [[Two-Weapon Fighting]] feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.

	The base damage for every shield type is d3 Light, d4 Heavy, d6 Tower plus the strength modifier of the bashing character. Shield Bash benefits from all the Shield Weapon Focus/Specialization feats as well as Epic Prowess. When Shield Bashing is on, the shield AC on the shield acts as an EB on a weapon - it will increase both AB and damage for the attacks. Bonus Damage on the shield adds damage to the bash attacks. If enabled, Power Attack and Improved Power Attack add extra damage at the appropriate penalty. The shield cannot be made a Keen weapon by spell. No spell or magical effects (e.g. Flame Weapon, Divine Might, etc.) add further damage to a shield bash attack. A shield bash executed during a charge counts as a free charge attack and gains all of the bonuses from Charging including a damage bonus from Powerful Charge.		The base damage for every shield type is d3 Light, d4 Heavy, d6 Tower plus the [[strength]] modifier of the bashing character. Shield Bash benefits from all the Shield Weapon Focus/Specialization feats as well as [[Epic Prowess]]. When Shield Bashing is on, the shield AC on the shield acts as an EB on a weapon - it will increase both AB and damage for the attacks. Bonus Damage on the shield adds damage to the bash attacks. If enabled, [[Power Attack]] and [[Improved Power Attack]] add extra damage at the appropriate penalty. The shield cannot be made a Keen weapon by spell. No spell or magical effects (e.g. [[Flame Weapon]], [[Divine Might]], etc.) add further damage to a shield bash attack. A shield bash executed during a [[charge]] counts as a free charge attack and gains all of the bonuses from Charging including a damage bonus from [[Powerful Charge]].

	Shield Bash can get up to 3 attacks per round:		Shield Bash can get up to 3 attacks per round:
	* Improved Two-Weapon Fighting will give 2 attacks/round		* [[Improved Two-Weapon Fighting]] will give 2 attacks/round
	* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round		* [[Greater Two-Weapon Fighting]] will give 3 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round		* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] or [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] will give 2 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus + Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round		* [[Agile Shield Fighter]] + [[Shield Weapon Focus]] + [[Shield Weapon Specialization]] feats will give 3 attacks/round
	During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)		During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the [[Improved Shield Bash]] feat equivalent in PnP Terms)

	== Gameplay Notes ==		== Gameplay Notes ==
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	To activate the feat, drag the Shield Bash feat icon from the Character Sheet Feats tab onto your hotbar. Click the feat icon on your hotbar to activate it. (You must have a shield equipped.)		To activate the feat, drag the Shield Bash feat icon from the Character Sheet Feats tab onto your hotbar. Click the feat icon on your hotbar to activate it. (You must have a shield equipped.)

	Two Weapon Fighting, whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty from Shield Bash.		[[Two Weapon Fighting]], whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty from Shield Bash.

	Shield Bash attacks apply Sneak Attack dice when applicable.		Shield Bash attacks apply Sneak Attack dice when applicable.

	Enhanced Power Attack from the Frenzied Berzerker PrC does not apply to Shield Bash attacks.		[[Enhanced Power Attack]] from the [[Frenzied Berzerker]] PrC does not apply to Shield Bash attacks.

	Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. Shield Specialization (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.		Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. [[Shield Specialization]] (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.

	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==

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2022-02-06T17:23:25Z

Shield Bash

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	* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round		* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus ~~and~~ Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus + Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round
	During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)		During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)

172.68.110.155: /* Shield Bash */

2022-02-06T17:23:07Z

Shield Bash

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	* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round		* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + ~~any combination of~~ Shield Weapon Focus and~~/or~~ Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus and Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round
	During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)		During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)

RedLancer at 17:55, 29 December 2021

2021-12-29T17:55:25Z

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	* Improved Two-Weapon Fighting will give 2 attacks/round		* Improved Two-Weapon Fighting will give 2 attacks/round
	* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round		* Greater Two-Weapon Fighting will give 3 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + ~~any 1~~ Shield Weapon ~~(focus~~ or ~~specialization) feat~~ will give 2 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + Shield Weapon Focus or Shield Weapon Specialization will give 2 attacks/round
	* Agile Shield Fighter + any 2 Shield Weapon ~~(focus~~ or ~~specialization)~~ feats will give 3 attacks/round		* Agile Shield Fighter + any combination of Shield Weapon Focus and/or Shield Weapon Specialization feats will give 3 attacks/round
	During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)		During the bash attack the Shield AC bonus is not deducted from the character's total armor class. (This is the Improved Shield Bash feat equivalent in PnP Terms)

	== Gameplay Notes ==		== Gameplay Notes ==
	~~Unlike PnP~~ Shield Bash does not give full two weapon fighting penalties on BGTSCC.		Shield Bash does not give full two weapon fighting penalties on BGTSCC.

	To activate the feat, ~~you~~ drag the icon from the Character Sheet->Feats onto your hotbar. ~~Then you just click~~ on it to activate it (~~it requires an~~ equipped ~~shield~~)		To activate the feat, drag the Shield Bash feat icon from the Character Sheet Feats tab onto your hotbar. Click the feat icon on your hotbar to activate it. (You must have a shield equipped.)

	Two Weapon Fighting, whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty ~~when you turn~~ Shield Bash on.		Two Weapon Fighting, whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty from Shield Bash.

	Shield Bash ~~now applies sneak attack~~ dice when applicable!!		Shield Bash attacks apply Sneak Attack dice when applicable.

	Enhanced Power Attack from Frenzied Berzerker PrC ~~doesnt enhance PA/IPA on~~ Shield Bash.		Enhanced Power Attack from the Frenzied Berzerker PrC does not apply to Shield Bash attacks.

	~~The feat needed for the 2nd or 3rd attack is actually a~~ Shield Weapon Specialization (~~that one that gives~~ +2 ~~dmg~~ with ~~that~~ shield). ~~Only~~ Shield Specialization (~~that one that gives~~ +1 AC with ~~Shield~~) ~~doesnt give a 2nd or 3rd attack, although it´s a prequisite to be able to pick Agile~~ Shield ~~Fighter~~.		Note that Shield ''Weapon'' Specialization (+2 damage with the chosen shield) counts toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks. Shield Specialization (+1 AC with the chosen shield) does not count toward gaining extra Shield Bash Attacks.

	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==

172.68.102.121: /* Gameplay Notes */

2021-10-28T21:50:44Z

Gameplay Notes

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	Two Weapon Fighting, whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty when you turn Shield Bash on.		Two Weapon Fighting, whether it has been selected as a feat or from an item, negates the -2 AB penalty when you turn Shield Bash on.

	Shield Bash ~~cannot~~ sneak attack.		Shield Bash now applies sneak attack dice when applicable!!

	Enhanced Power Attack from Frenzied Berzerker PrC doesnt enhance PA/IPA on Shield Bash.		Enhanced Power Attack from Frenzied Berzerker PrC doesnt enhance PA/IPA on Shield Bash.

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2021-08-18T12:57:59Z

Shield Bash

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	The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The Agile Shield Fighter and Two-Weapon Fighting feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.		The additional attack penalty while Shield Bashing mode is on is: 0 Light, 2 Heavy, 2 Tower. This excludes the default 'to hit' attack penalty for having a tower shield equipped, which adds another 2 to the penalty. The Agile Shield Fighter and Two-Weapon Fighting feats can each negate up 2 from the penalty.

	The base damage for every shield type is d3 Light, d4 Heavy, d6 Tower plus the strength modifier of the bashing character. Shield Bash benefits from all the Shield Weapon Focus/Specialization feats as well as Epic Prowess. When Shield Bashing is on, the shield EB on the shield acts as an EB on a weapon - it will increase both AB and damage for the attacks. Bonus Damage on the shield adds damage to the bash attacks. If enabled, Power Attack and Improved Power Attack add extra damage at the appropriate penalty. The shield cannot be made a Keen weapon by spell. No spell or magical effects (e.g. Flame Weapon, Divine Might, etc.) add further damage to a shield bash attack. A shield bash executed during a charge counts as a free charge attack and gains all of the bonuses from Charging including a damage bonus from Powerful Charge.		The base damage for every shield type is d3 Light, d4 Heavy, d6 Tower plus the strength modifier of the bashing character. Shield Bash benefits from all the Shield Weapon Focus/Specialization feats as well as Epic Prowess. When Shield Bashing is on, the shield AC on the shield acts as an EB on a weapon - it will increase both AB and damage for the attacks. Bonus Damage on the shield adds damage to the bash attacks. If enabled, Power Attack and Improved Power Attack add extra damage at the appropriate penalty. The shield cannot be made a Keen weapon by spell. No spell or magical effects (e.g. Flame Weapon, Divine Might, etc.) add further damage to a shield bash attack. A shield bash executed during a charge counts as a free charge attack and gains all of the bonuses from Charging including a damage bonus from Powerful Charge.

	Shield Bash can get up to 3 attacks per round:		Shield Bash can get up to 3 attacks per round: