Footman (Combat)

September 7, 2009

( 48 Votes ) by The Fighter
When you are using your Sword and Shield together in combat you are better able to defend yourself.

Prerequisites
4th-level fighter

Benefit
If you begin your turn with a shield donned and on your turn you take the full attack action with the shield donned and a one handed weapon in the other hand you gain a +1 dodge bonus to AC. This benefit only occurs when fighting on the ground (not mounted or flying).

Normal
You do not gain any extra dodge bonus to AC with a shield and taking a full attack action.

Additional Ratings
Balance:
( 12 Votes )
Utility:
( 11 Votes )
Clarity:
( 11 Votes )


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