Quote Originally Posted by Master O'Laughs View Post
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.
From what you have said, yeah it seems like Sentinel Shield would be the best option.