Does the spell Shield of Faith stack with a normal shield?

[Baronjett]

Had a local Pathfinder DM last weekend say no...

[ChaiGuy]

I'm almost 100% sure that shield of faith gives a deflection bonus to AC, while a shield gives a shield bonus. Therefore they should stack. It seems strange that shield of faith doesn't give a shield bonus, but that's the way it goes sometimes.

[blackbloodtroll]

Two different kinds of bonuses to AC. They stack.

[SlimGauge]

The description of Shield of Faith describes a shimmering magic field around the target. Since it grants a deflection bonus (not a shield bonus) it does stack.

[LazarX]

Simple rule of thumb... Are the bonuses different? If the answer is yes, they stack. If the answer is no, then they don't unless the bonuses are dodge, or untyped.

[blackbloodtroll]

Show him the spell, and the type of bonus it gives.

He may be confusing it with the Shield spell.

[Baronjett]

Thanks for all your help. I thought he was wrong too but he seemed so sure of the rule. I bet your right about shield spell vs shield of Faith.

[StreamOfTheSky]

Don't get misled by names, always look at the actual rules text.

[TheRonin]

Yep, just remind him that despite the name Shield of Faith grants a deflection bonus and he should realize his mistake.

[Gwen Smith]

The Shield arcane spell gives a shield bonus (which does not stack). The Shield of Faith divine spell gives a deflection bonus (which does). These two spells get confused a lot.