Question about Shields

I only see a Shield listed as a weapon, and it does not seem to add to Deflect. Am I missing something?

I went to go check just to make sure, but it does look like the current rules only list it was a weapon

It does give a defensive action however by letting you use brace without cover

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So instead of acting as more/better armor, a shield acts as a portable rock or tree to hide behind.

Game mechanics: instead of adding to Deflect, you can use it to give your adversary disadvantage on attack rolls.

That makes sense now, thank you!

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