# Shield > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Armor — Shield | > | **Cost** | 10 gp | > | **Armor Class Bonus** | +2 | > | **Stealth** | Normal | > | **Weight** | 6 lb. | > | **Proficiency** | Shields | --- ## Description A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time. --- ## Properties - Grants **+2 to Armor Class** while wielded. - Occupies one hand — cannot be used alongside a two-handed weapon. - You can benefit from **only one shield** at a time. - Requires **Shield** proficiency to use without penalty.