Arrow-Catching Shield — D&D 5e Magic Item (Rare)

Q: Does Arrow-Catching Shield require attunement?

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

CategoryArmor

RarityRare

AttunementNot required

Description

Armor (shield), rare (requires attunement)

You gain a +2 bonus to AC against ranged attacks while you wield this shield. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC. In addition, whenever an attacker makes a ranged attack against a target within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to become the target of the attack instead.

Using Arrow-Catching Shield

Arrow-Catching Shield is a 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.

From the shop