Originally Posted by
Master O'Laughs
If it is an open battlefield I will get targeted some but the DM typically spreads the wealth with his monsters' attacks. There have been fights where I was able to successfully avoid all but 1 attack since I hid behind a corner most of the fight.
Except for a few fights, enemies usually start within closing distance of us.
From both comments, sounds like the sentinel shield would be the better option.