Shield Proficiency
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Type of feat: Proficiency
Prerequisite: None
Required for: Tower Shield Proficiency
Specifics: A character with this feat has the training required to use all shields except for tower shields.
Use: Automatic
Special: All base classes except monks, rogues, sorcerers, swashbucklers, warlocks, and wizards have this feat for free. The prestige classes arcane archer, blackguard, dwarven defender, warpriest all receive this feat.
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A character could equip a shield without the proper proficiency, but suffered penalties to all skills involving movement and attack rolls
