Buckler

A buckler, also known as a target shield, was a small shield useful as a defense in melee combat. Due to its small size, a buckler was of limited use in defending against missiles.

Description
Bucklers could be made from various objects. Fighting clerics could strap a field brazier to their arm to serve as a buckler. The eladrin wizard Caelynna used a clamshell as a buckler. In Zakhara, many daraqs (Zakharan bucklers) were made from tortoise shells.

Individuals

 * Danifae Yauntyrr wielded a morningstar and buckler.
 * Caelynna used a clamshell as a buckler.

Groups

 * The Cultists of the Shattered Peak typically used bucklers.
 * The amlakkar guard of Calimport typically wielded scimitars with bucklers.
 * Priests of Arvoreen were known to wear buckler amulets.

Appearances

 * Video Games:
 * Baldur's Gate • Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn • Dungeons & Dragons Online