Shield

According to the Belegarth Book of War

2.2.1. Shields and Bucklers are rigid objects that are padded on the front and sides, and are equipped with handles or straps. A Shield may not be constructed in a manner that would confer the advantage of unbreakable armor.

Rules regarding shields

• 3.5. Shields and Bucklers

    *3.5.1. Shields can be destroyed by two solid strikes from a Class 2 Weapon. Subsequent strikes to a destroyed Shield continue into the Target Area on which the Shield is worn. 

    *3.5.2. Shields may be used in any reasonable manner and still be considered a Shield. 

    *3.5.3. Only one Shield may be used by a person at a time. 

    *3.5.4. Shield Bashing, Checking, and Kicking is allowed. 
         *3.5.4.1. A Shield Bash is defined as using a Shield to strike an opponent from a distance further than two steps away. 
         *3.5.4.2. A Shield Check is defined as using a Shield to strike an opponent starting from a distance less than two steps away 
         *3.5.4.3. A person may not Bash or Check an opponent's rear quadrant. Shield pushing or incidental contact in an opponent’s rear quadrant is allowed. 
         *3.5.4.4. Shield Kicking of small Shields and/or Bucklers is discouraged. 
         *3.5.4.5. Shield contact to the Head or Neck is discouraged. 

• 2. Shields (Appendix A, Section 2)

    *2.1. Shield must be padded on the edges and face so as not to cause injury when struck with a forceful blow of an arm/hand.
    *2.2. The maximum width of a shield is 3 feet.
    *2.3. The maximum height of a shield is 18 inches less than the height of the wielder.
    *2.4. The minimum dimension on the face of a shield is 12 inches.
    *2.5. Shield spikes are allowed for decoration.

Shield Types