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'''Benefit''': When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.
'''Benefit''': When you use either a light or a heavy shield, the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.


'''Normal''': When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield's armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving.
'''Normal''': When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield's armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving.


Special: Many classes gain proficiency in Light or Heavy Shields, or both, for free.  See the class page for each class for details.
Special: Many classes gain proficiency in Light or Heavy Shields, or both, for free.  See the class page for each class for details.  Taking this feat gives you proficiency in both Light and Heavy shields.

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Shield Proficiency

You are trained in how to properly use a shield.


Benefit: When you use either a light or a heavy shield, the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.

Normal: When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield's armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving.

Special: Many classes gain proficiency in Light or Heavy Shields, or both, for free. See the class page for each class for details. Taking this feat gives you proficiency in both Light and Heavy shields.