Absolutely. Since a shield can be used as an improvised weapon, it can be bonded. Since Crawford states that the shield would be considered a normal improvised weapon, it can qualify as such.
How does a pact weapon work?
Under a pact of the blade, a warlock is able to create a weapon in their hand as an action. The weapon can take any form they chose and they instantly become proficient with it. The weapon vanishes if it is more than five feet away for longer than a minute.
Do you need a weapon to bond with Eldritch Knight?
If you attempt to bond with a third weapon, you must break the bond with one of the other two. So to answer your question, yes it does need to BE a weapon, personally I would allow any improvised weapons that are similar enough to the real deal (like a really big stick for a club).
What are the canon cantrips for Eldritch Knight?
“Canon” is what’s factual to D&D lore. “Cannon” is what you’re going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong. Keep in mind that magic weapons could make BB and GFB less viable and higher levels. If you want to keep them relevant, Warcaster is a great feat to trigger GFB or BB on an opportunity attack which is really nasty.
How many bonded weapons can you summon in fighter?
If it is on the same plane of existence, you can summon that weapon as a bonus action on your turn, causing it to teleport instantly to your hand. You can have up to two bonded weapons, but can summon only one at a time with your bonus action. If you attempt to bond with a third weapon, you must break the bond with one of the other two.
Can a bonded weapon teleport to your hand?
Bonded weapon will teleport to your hand, even if it attached to something. I can’t be the only one… “Wellcome to Corneria!” “I like swords!” You are not alone. The phb excerpt on weapon bonding: Weapon Bond At 3rd level, you learn a ritual that creates a magical bond between yourself and one weapon.
