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Spear and Shield

(Entry)

Type:

upgrade

EntryId:

524d-8a36-def9-040f

Hidden:

false

Constraints:

max: 1

Profiles:

Melee Weapon
Spear: +1 Agi, +1 AP, and +1 additional AP towards Centauroid or Mount. Fight in Extra Rank Models with Centauroid or Mount cannot use a Spear.

Rule
Shield: A model with Shield is considered to be using a Shield at all times, except during the Melee Phase if it is using a Two-Handed Melee Weapon. A model using a Shield gains +1 Arm. In addition, any Height 1-3 model using a Hand Weapon while using a Shield gains Parry. Note: Shield* provides no benefit against Melee Attacks when using a Two-Handed Melee Weapon .* Remember that since Shield* (and parry) provide modifiers to Defensive Characteristics, their effects do not apply to a Character on a mount that has its own Defensive Skill or Armour.*

Shield:

A model with Shield is considered to be using a Shield at all times, except during the Melee Phase if it is using a Two-Handed Melee Weapon.
A model using a Shield gains +1 Arm.
In addition, any Height 1-3 model using a Hand Weapon while using a Shield gains Parry.
Note: Shield provides no benefit against Melee Attacks when using a Two-Handed Melee Weapon .
Remember that since Shield (and parry) provide modifiers to Defensive Characteristics, their effects do not apply to a Character on a mount that has its own Defensive Skill or Armour.

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