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title: Ring of Shielding
description: A silver ring that transforms into a metal shield.
date_pub: 2024-10-26T13:58:11.000-04:00
section: magic items
content_type: feature
short_code: m1r0s
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A small silver band etched with arcane glyphs of protection and defense.

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![Ring of shielding, released under a [CC0](/licenses/cc0/) license.](/images/magic-items/ring-of-shielding.jpg 'Ring of shielding')

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-   Once during the wearer's combat turn, they may say a command word as a free action.
    -   If they say the command word (_Shield_), the ring grows into a small, lightweight, enchanted metal shield (strapped to arm that wore the ring), granting +2 AC.
    -   If they say the command word (_Ring_), the shield reverts into ring form.
