Shield Material Hardnesses
Wood: 5
Soft Metal (iron, bronze): 8
Steel: 16
Mithril: 18
Adamanine: 25
Shield Stat Modifiers
On Horseback: -1 AC
Buckler
AC: + 1
HP: 8
Can be strapped to forearm, leaving both hands free.
Round Shield
AC: +2
HP: 20
Heater Shield
AC: +2 (+3 on horseback)
HP: 20
No penalty on horseback.
Kite Shield
AC: +3
HP: 30
Tower Shield
AC: +4
HP: 50
Cannot use on horseback.