Shield

Shields are pieces of personal armor held in the hand, which may or may not be strapped to the wrist or forearm. Shields are used to intercept specific attacks, whether from close-ranged weaponry or projectiles such as arrows, by means of active blocks, as well as to provide passive protection by closing one or more lines of engagement during combat. Shields greatly increase the effectiveness of sword- and axe-wielding settlers.

There are two types of shields in Dawn of Man: round and oval.

=Round Shield=

Requires

 * Shieldmaking
 * 1x Leather
 * 1x Log

Values
Worth 5 value in the Bronze Age.

=Oval Shield=

Requires

 * Shieldmaking
 * 1x Iron
 * 1x Log