Shield Descriptions

There are many different types of shields that a character may use. This page provides a list of shield types. For details about how to use shields for defense, combat and maneuvers go to this page: http://tag.wikia.com/wiki/Skills#Shield_Proficiency

Shield Types
o Buckler (Small) +5 leather and wood.  A small round shield gripped in the fist on a center mounted handle, generally 12" - 18".

o '''Buckler (Small) +6 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. A small round shield gripped in the fist on a center mounted handle, generally 12" - 18".

o '''Center Grip or Round (Medium) +8 leather and wood.'''  A medium shield – may be round or oval shaped 24"-30"

o '''Center Grip or Round (Medium) +9 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. A medium shield – may be round or oval shaped 24"-30"

o Target (Medium) +11 leather and wood. A medium shield rounded with two or three straps to hold it on the arm, generally. Can be – 30"- 36” round.

o '''Target (Medium) +12 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. A medium shield rounded with two or three straps to hold it on the arm, generally. Can be – 30"- 36” round.

o '''Kite (Medium) +15 leather and wood'''. A medium/tall shield shaped like a kite square, rounded, or faceted on top, can be 18” to 24” wide and 34"-44" tall.

o '''Kite (Medium) +17 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. A medium/tall shield shaped like a kite square, rounded, or faceted on top, can be 18” to 24” wide and 34"-44" tall.

o '''Heater (Large) +19 leather and wood'''. Slightly smaller than a wall shield. Can be many shapes.

o '''Heater (Large) +21 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. Slightly smaller than a wall shield. Can be many shapes.

o '''Wall shield (Very Large) +23 leather and wood'''. Rectangular in shape. May be kite shaped or oval. From 24” to 32” wide and 50” to 55” tall.

o '''Wall shield (Very Large) +25 iron, steel or sheeted wood'''. Rectangular in shape. May be kite shaped or oval. From 24” to 32” wide and 50” to 55” tall.