Shield Feats for Pathfinder 2e (Patreon)
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I'm currently running a PF2 campaign (Gatekeepers, you can find the index here), and preparing to be on a PF2 actual play podcast (more info on that closer to time, likely early next year). This has me thinking about PF2 feats, how they are constructed, and what they are supposed to do.
For example, here's a set of shield-themed feats for F2. This content is currently exclusive to my Patreon (until we raise my funding level, all Tuesday posts are Patreon exclusive). These join another set of shield feats I've already done for PF2, which you can find here.
(Sometimes, you really want your shield raised! Art by Nyothep)
Gaze Block [Feat 1]GeneralRequirements: You are wielding a shield.When you have your shield raised, you also gain the benefits of the Avert Gaze action.Design Note: This feat is specifically for characters who want to use shields, but don't get access to cool fighter feats such as Reactive Shield.
Leave It Behind [Feat 1]GeneralRequirements: You are wielding a shield.When you take the Escape action, you gain a +4 bonus to your check if you choose to leave your shield behind, still grabbed or stuck by whatever you are escaping. If you fail your check, you still lose your shield, which falls to the ground.
Shielded Movement [Feat 1]GeneralRequirements: You are wielding a shield.When you Step or Stride, you may Raise Your Shield as part of the same action.Design Note: This feat is specifically for characters who want to use shields, but don't get access to cool fighter feats such as Reactive Shield.
Turtle Crawl [Feat 1]GeneralRequirements: You are wielding a shield and are prone.You reflexively cover yourself with your shield when knocked down. You automatically Raise Your Shield when you are prone, without taking an action to do so, and your shield's circumstance bonus to AC is increased by 1 while you are prone.