Distarns (3.5e Equipment)

This page is of questionable balance. Reason: ok so this is effectively a pair of bracers (an under used slot throughout DnD) that allow someone the AC of a light shield passively, works with every class and can be upgraded to also include a weapon? needs to be reduced in ability or made an exotic shield proficiency because it has too much going for it. probably both. You can help D&D Wiki by better balancing the mechanics of this page. When the mechanics have been changed so that this template is no longer applicable please remove this template. If you do not understand balance please leave comments on this page's talk page before making any edits. Edit this Page | All pages needing balance

[edit] Dastanas

• Armor bonus: +1
• Arcane Spell Failure Chance: 0%
• Maximum Dex Bonus: -
• Armor Check Penalty: 0
• Hardness: 7
• Hit points: 5
• Medium Cost: 25gp
• Large Cost: 50gp
• Small Weight: 3lb
• Medium Weight: 6lb
• Large Weight: 12lb

The Dastanas are made of light-weight metal that are worn like bracers. They are placed around the arm from wrist to about an inch away from the elbow, and they give you a small shield bonus. You only gain the shield bonus if you have one on each arm--if you only have one on, there is no effect. They sell in pairs and you can dual wield weapons without penalties. requires the shield proficiency feat and conflicts with the druid class restrictions.

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