Animated Shield — D&D 5e Magic Item (Very Rare)

Q: Does Animated Shield require attunement?

No, Animated Shield does not require attunement — any character can use it straight away.

CategoryArmor

RarityVery Rare

AttunementNot required

Description

Armor (shield), very rare (requires attunement)

While holding this shield, you can speak its command word as a bonus action to cause it to animate. The shield leaps into the air and hovers in your space to protect you as if you were wielding it, leaving your hands free. The shield remains animated for 1 minute, until you use a bonus action to end this effect, or until you are incapacitated or die, at which point the shield falls to the ground or into your hand if you have one free.

Using Animated Shield

Animated Shield is a very rare armor. It needs no attunement, so it's an easy pickup for any character. Drop it into a hoard or a shop that matches its rarity to keep your treasure feeling earned.

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