Can mage hand swing a sword?

No, that is not possible. The Mage Hand power says only that the hand can pick up, move, and manipulate objects. Nothing in the power says it can be used to wield weapons/shields/implements or make attacks. Therefore it cannot be used to wield weapons/shields/implements or make attacks.

Can a sorcerer wield a shield?

Anyone can use shields. However, if you’re not proficient with them, then you have disadvantage on all STR and DEX saving throws, ability checks and attack rolls while you’re using it, nor can you cast any spells. They do not count as armour, as is clear from reading the PHB.

Can a mage wear armor and wield a shield?

It doesn’t have to include cannot wear any armor “or wield a shield”. It would have to say “but may use a shield” to be a specific exception to the general rule So no mage armor with a shield. I think that is bad, but that is the consistent way to apply the general rule as established in my opinion.

Can a mage hand wield a shield DND 5e?

(Bucklers, or hand shields, may be a different issue, but there are no bucklers in official D&D 5e rules.) “Manipulating an object” ( Mage Hand, PH. p. 256) is different than wielding it. The hand can only carry 10 pounds.

Can a spectral conjuration wield a shield?

The hand can only carry 10lbs, but the rules make no mention of it becoming involved in a conflict. I wouldn’t assume that, as a spectral conjuration, the hand can be batted around by opponents. My default stance is that the magic behind it only makes it interact as desired. The shield might get blasted away through the hand.

Can you cast a spell while holding a shield?

Any spell that has either the Somatic or Material components can be cast while holding a shield, or weapon for that matter, in one hand so long as their other hand is free from obstructions. If you also take the War Caster feat, you can cast spells with the somatic component even if both hands are occupied by a weapon…

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