Shield Proficiency (Combat)
You are trained in how to properly use a shield.
Benefit: When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield’s armour check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills.
Normal: When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield’s armour check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving.
Special: Some classes automatically grant Shield Proficiency as a bonus feat. Members of those classes need not select it.
