3.5e Armor and Shield Feats

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Armor Feats

Name	Prerequisite(s)	Summary
Armor Focus	Proficient with armor, Base attack bonus +1	You move around in a certain type of armor without effort.
Armor Manipulation	Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Shield Proficiency	You may activate the special abilities of any armor or shield that you wear.
Armor Penetration	Int 13, Combat Expertise, Base attack bonus +4	You are skilled at seeking out weak points in your opponent’s armor.
Armored Caster	Dex 13, Armor Proficiency (in Armor Worn)	You can reduce your chance of arcane spell failure when wearing armor.
Armored Vigilance	Proficient in armor donned or removed.	You can hastily don and remove armor.
Campaigner	Endurance	You sleep well under any circumstances.
Improving Nature's Blueprints	A Natural Armor Rating of at least +2, Strength OR Constitution 15+	The genetics of your nature are lacking when compared to the struggles you face. Failure is not an option. Thus, nature itself must be made adequate.
Oaths of Iron	Ability to cast 3rd level druid spells	You may use metal shields and armor without breaking your druidic oath.
Strength of a Warrior	Base Attack Bonus +1, Strength OR Constitution 18+	Your muscle bound body while not taking damage with any less pain or suffering, does tend to try to avoid it more often, relying on your ability to take attacks head on as well as rolling with them.

Shield Feats

Name	Prerequisite(s)	Summary
Agile Shield Fighter	Shield Proficiency, Improved Shield Bash, Shield Specialization, Two Weapon Fighting	Similar to two-weapon fighting but this is for shields.
Improved Shield Evasion	Shield Proficiency, Lightning Reflexes, Base reflex saving throw +5, Shield Evasion (3.5e Feat) and Base Attack Bonus + 6	Improved Shield Evasion is like Shield Evasion, except that even on a failed saving throw the character takes only half damage.
Reflex Shielding	Shield Proficiency, Base attack bonus +3	You add the AC of your heavy shield to you base reflex saving throw.
Shield Cover	Dex 13, Dodge, Mobility, Shield Proficiency	You can use your shield to prevent an opponent from making attacks of opportunity against you.
Shield Defender	Base attack bonus +6, Shield Proficiency	You can shield your friends in combat.
Shield Edge Deflection	Base attack bonus +4, Shield Mastery	You have learned to use your shield to stop touch attacks.
Shield Evasion	Shield Proficiency, Lightning Reflexes, Base reflex saving throw +4	You gain a limited evasion ability when using a large shield.
Shield Expertise	Shield Focus	You get extra benefit from your shield.
Shield Focus	Shield Proficiency, Base attack bonus +1	You use shields without effort.
Shield Harmony	Shield Proficiency, Base attack bonus +12	You absorb the brunt of incoming damage with your shield.
Shield Mastery	Shield Proficiency, Base attack bonus +1	You are especially proficient in blocking attacks with your shield.
Shield Skill	Shield Proficiency, Base attack bonus +1	You are particularly skilled at defending yourself with a shield.
Shield Ward	Shield Proficiency, Shield Specialization	May add your shield bonus to additional scores.
Tunnel Fighting	Base Attack Bonus +1	You know how to fight with no room to maneuver.
Weapon and Shield Offensive Harmony	Str 13, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, Base attack bonus +5	You have mastered the art of using your shield as a weapon, to complement your blade.