I play a wizard and while I am rarely hit due to being in the back I'm still paranoid I will get hit. So I was wondering if, after getting a feat to wield a shield, I can use that with one hand and use magic with the other?
[RPG] wield just a shield and use magic
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Best Answer
This is explained on page 203 of the PHB under the Components section:
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 and a shield: