You gain a +2 bonus to AC against ranged attacks while you wield this shield. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC. In addition, whenever an attacker makes a ranged attack against a target within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to become the target of the attack instead.

The strange shield appears forged of an unknown metal alloy which radiates with an otherworldly power. A hum emanates from the item, a metallic reverberation omnipresent and yet difficult to discern. The raised, sloped surface of the shield evokes the appearance of a pincushion, except instead of needles, the item is intended to catch arrows.