Shields

Buckler
A small shield designed for parrying as opposed to blocking.
Agility 2: When this weapon inflicts a wound, it interrupts spellcasting without a concentration roll.
Agility 3: When you attack with this weapon, you gain a +1 bonus to Evasion for 1 round.
Agility 4: When you parry with this weapon, roll Evasion again and take the best result.
Agility 5: You can attack with this weapon as a quick action at no Stamina cost.

Heater
A balanced kite shield that excels at deflecting attacks while pushing and shoving foes.
Strength 2: When this weapon inflicts a wound, it interrupts spellcasting without a concentration roll.
Strength 3: When you attack with this weapon, your Block value increases by 2 on your next Block this round.
Strength 4: When this weapon inflicts a wound, you can knock that unit back 1 space.
Strength 5: When this weapon inflicts a wound, the target is stunned for 1 round.

Rond
These shields are round, precise instruments pioneered by the dwarves that combine defense with strong offense to control the battlefield. Includes the Greek aspis, middle European Rondache.
Strength or Agility 2: When this weapon inflicts a wound, it interrupts spellcasting without a concentration roll.
Strength or Agility 3: Add your Strength or Agility to damage with this weapon, whichever is more advantageous.
Strength or Agility 4: This weapon gains the Thrown quality with a range of 5. You can roll Will to have the shield return to you on a result of 4 or higher.
Strength or Agility 5: When you throw this weapon, you can target up to 3 enemy units within 3 spaces of each other.

Towere
Indomitable defense in the form of a hulking slab of metal. This includes just about any tower shield made for absolute protection, such as the pavise, scutum, and riot shield.
Strength 2: When this weapon inflicts a wound, it interrupts spellcasting without a concentration roll.
Strength 3: When this weapon inflicts a wound, the target is knocked down.
Strength 4: Unevaded attacks with this weapon are always a critical hit.
Strength 5: This weapon’s base damage and critical damage increase to 1d10

Shields as Defensive Equipment

Shields are equipped in one hand as a weapon, and as such they grant no bonus to Defense on their own. When you use the Block reaction however, you can add a shield’s Block Value to your Armor for that attack.

Weapon-Specific Talents

The following abilities and talents can be acquired for one ability point if you meet the requirements.