Tower Shield

Type shield; Price 10 gp
AC Bonus¹ +2/+4²; Speed Penalty -5 ft.
Bulk 4; Hardness 5
HP (BT) 20 (10)

These massive Shields can be used to provide cover to nearly the entire body. Due to their size, they are typically made of wood reinforced with metal.

¹ Gaining a shield’s circumstance bonus to AC requires using the Raise a Shield action.
² Getting the higher bonus for a tower Shield requires using the Take Cover action while the Shield is raised.