Shield Defence

Cost: 3
Ability Type: Stance
Related Skill: Melee Combat
Prerequisites: Melee Combat 3, Tactics 2, Defensive Melee and Shield Training

By relying completely on your shield for defence, you are able to take on a more aggressive stance with your weapon - without leaving yourself overly vulnerable to attack. While using this stance you gain a +1 AM to defend with your shield or attack with your weapon, but suffer a -1 AM to defend with your weapon or attack with your shield.