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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

Pathfinder RPG (1st Edition) Pathfinder RPG (2nd Edition) Starfinder RPG

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Chapter 5: Treasure Trove / Armor & Armaments

Shield Rune

Source GM Core pg. 232
Though shields can't be etched with weapon or armor runes, they can be improved by a specific type of fundamental rune (page 225) known as a reinforcing rune. Reinforcing runes can be etched only on shields, including specific shields, and every reinforcing rune includes maximum Hardness and Hit Point values. Since the runes work by increasing the structural integrity of a shield by a certain amount, they can't increase the durability of a shield beyond a listed maximum value. Shields can't be etched with property runes, only reinforcing runes.