Martyr's Shield
Armor (Tower Shield), Rare (Requires Attunement by a Creature of Non-Chaotic Alignment)
While holding this shield, you have a +1 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC.
While holding this shield, you also gain the following abilities:
Interposition. When a creature you can see attacks a target that is within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to become the target of the attack instead.
Martyrdom. When a creature you can see within 60 feet of you would take damage, you can use your reaction to take the instance of damage instead.
Holy Merit. Once per long rest, you can take 1 minute to expend any amount of Hit Dice and regain Hit Points equal to the amount rolled on them. When you do so, gain an additional amount of Hit Points equal to twice your level.
Tower shield. Wielding this shield increases your Armor Class by 3, instead of 2. You gain no benefits to your AC from your dexterity modifier while wielding it. If the wielder has a Strength score lower than 17, they have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws. If the wielder has a Strength score lower than 15, they also have disadvantage on melee attack rolls. Standard Weight: 40 lb.
"A man is only as great as his willingness to protect others."
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