Shields(Skill)

3.4.3 Shields
This skill allows the use of shields in combat. The EL with the shield is added to the AV of the shield being used. AV+EL is the total damage that a shield can block in combat without being broken itself.

Characters may add their shield EL to opponent’s attack rolls. The factor added may not exceed the AV of the shield used.

IMPORTANT — At no time may a Character using his EL more than double the AV of any shield that he is using. If the AV of a shield is 8 the Character may not add more than 16.

Untrained Use
When unskilled persons use a shield, the AV is reduced by 4. Per 5 Expertise Points gained, the reduction is reduced 1. The reduction reaches zero when EL0 in the Shield has been attained.

3.4.3.1 Non-Combat Use
As for Weapons.