## Shieldmate (Combat) You can protect those near you with your shield. **Prerequisite:** Base attack bonus +1 **Benefit:** When you are using a shield with which you are proficient, allies adjacent to you get a +1 shield bonus to their Armor Class. If you are using a tower shield, allies get a +2 shield bonus. This bonus does not apply if you are grappled, stunned, paralyzed or unconscious.