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Question that came up the other day, I'm very rusty on my fantasy rules so I could use some help:

If I use a HW/Shield I get +1 to my armor save in combat

If I use a HW/Enchanted shield do I get the +1 when in combat?
If I use a Sword of Might/Shield do I get the +1 when in combat?

Thanks, any help is appreciated

targetawg wrote:Question that came up the other day, I'm very rusty on my fantasy rules so I could use some help:

If I use a HW/Shield I get +1 to my armor save in combat

If I use a HW/Enchanted shield do I get the +1 when in combat?
If I use a Sword of Might/Shield do I get the +1 when in combat?

Thanks, any help is appreciated

You only get the +1 in combat for Hand Weapon and Shield. Magic Weapon =/= Hand Weapon, so you don't get it with a Magic Weapon.

IIRC this is all detailed in the GW FAQ. You get a +1 for using a Mundane HW and any shield (including magical ones). but a magic weapon will never grant the +1 AS for HW and Shield.

Gotcha, thanks for the confirmation folks

I could be mistaking this with the 2 Hand Weapons ruling, but I think you *may* be able to get the bonus if the magic weapon specifically says "Counts as Hand Weapon".

Can someone confirm this?

Magical hand weapon does not grant bearer +1 for hand weapon and shield.

only a nonmagical hand weapon gives this ability. Check the BRB. (sorry dont have page numbers memorized!)