I'm building some NPC's in HeroLab and the character generator is applying a -1 penalty to attacks using the main/weapon hand when a shield or a buckler is being used. I've looked through the rules and the only instance I can find is that using a buckler with a two-handed weapon results in a -1 attack penalty.
Is there something I'm missing or is it a bug in HeroLab?
Cheers,
Geo
If you are using a one-handed weapon with two hands then it will be counted as a two-handed weapon.
As an example if you have longsword it will have to boxes. If you check both of them that is telling herolab you are using it two-handed.
I'm thinking it is a bug.
I double-checked, per your suggestion wraithstrike, and I only have the one box checked. It's also apply the penalty to unarmed strike.
I just installed an update so it could be a recent bug.
Is shield proficiency available for your NPC?
I don't have that issue. I just checked. What class are you using?
Is shield proficiency available for your NPC?
This. If your character doesn't have shield proficiency they take a negative to attacks.
Nonproficient with Armor Worn: A character who wears armor and/or uses a shield with which he is not proficient takes the armor's (and/or shield's) armor check penalty on attack rolls as well as on all Dexterity- and Strength-based ability and skill checks. The penalty for nonproficiency with armor stacks with the penalty for shields.
Another possibility: Is your character using weapon finesse? Weapon finesse takes a penalty equal to your AC penalty from shields.
This is also a good observation. Good catch.
Mergy - It is the weapon finess - thanks!
And thank-you to everyone else, I appreciate you taking the time to help.
Mergy - I'm starting to suspect that you're a bit dangerous.