Lion's Shield

This steel shield (Hardness 6, HP 36, BT 18) is forged into the shape of a roaring lion's head. The lion's head functions as +1 striking shield boss that can't be removed from the shield.

Activate—Lion's Bite F (manipulate)

Frequency once per day

Requirements Your shield is raised

Effect You animate the lion's head, making a melee Strike with it. The shield's biting maw is a martial melee weapon that deals 2d6 piercing damage and has the deadly d6 trait; it can't be enhanced by runes.

The shield remains animated for 1 minute, during which time you can Strike with it each time you Raise the Shield, as well as with a Strike action.