Voidrunner Shields

Every spacefarer knows that their suit is the one thing that stands between them and hard vacuum. For some, that’s all it does, but others have turned their suit into a toolbox equipped for their every need; while the most feared combatants are those for whom their suit itself is a weapon. However, such suits are not known for their comfort or maneuverability, and as such many adventurers have multiple sets of armor for different occasions; what may resist hard vacuum is hardly ideal for exploring a verdant alien world, and vice versa.

Shield Types

Shields have come a long way since medieval times, and while putting a big sturdy slab in between yourself and danger is still a valid tactic, many combatants choose to utilize forcefields which envelope the wielder in a protective barrier. Despite these advancements, timing their projection to coincide with oncoming danger without draining power still takes training and attention. The shields presented here are still regarded as traditional shields for the purposes of proficiency requirements, can still be used for a shield sacrifice, and require a free hand to don and utilize.

Breaching Shield. This shield gives you a +2 to your AC and adds an expertise die to your Maneuver DC when you attempt to Shove another creature.

Duranium Shield. Shields made of duranium are similar to those used hundreds of years ago, albeit lighter.

Force Shield. A force shield is generated from a wrist-mounted shield generator and can absorb a limited amount of damage before it needs to recharge. The size of the shield determines how many temporary hit points it grants, as seen in Table: Shields. It takes a short rest for a force shield to recharge.

Riot Shield. This shield gives you a +2 to your AC and an expertise die on saves made to resist being shoved.