diff --git a/TemplePlus/feat.cpp b/TemplePlus/feat.cpp
index bf5e7277b..04b6c7d42 100644
--- a/TemplePlus/feat.cpp
+++ b/TemplePlus/feat.cpp
@@ -1104,6 +1104,7 @@ char* LegacyFeatSystem::GetFeatDescription(feat_enums feat)
 	MesLine mesLine(5000 + feat); 
 
 	if (feat >= FEAT_NONE
+		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_SHIELD_BASH
 		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_DISARM
 		|| feat ==  FEAT_GREATER_WEAPON_SPECIALIZATION
 		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_SUNDER
@@ -1126,7 +1127,9 @@ char* LegacyFeatSystem::GetFeatPrereqDescription(feat_enums feat)
 	MesLine mesLineFeatDesc(10000 + feat); 
 	MesLine mesLineNone(9998);
 	MesHandle * mesHnd = feats.featMes;
+
 	if (feat >= FEAT_NONE
+		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_SHIELD_BASH
 		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_DISARM
 		|| feat == FEAT_GREATER_WEAPON_SPECIALIZATION
 		|| feat == FEAT_IMPROVED_SUNDER
diff --git a/TemplePlus/python/python_integration_feat.cpp b/TemplePlus/python/python_integration_feat.cpp
index 2d100a740..680072d97 100644
--- a/TemplePlus/python/python_integration_feat.cpp
+++ b/TemplePlus/python/python_integration_feat.cpp
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #include "stdafx.h"
 #include "python_integration_feat.h"
 #include "python_object.h"
+#include <infrastructure/elfhash.h>
 
 PythonFeatIntegration pyFeatIntegration;
 
@@ -10,6 +11,11 @@ PythonFeatIntegration::PythonFeatIntegration()
 
 bool PythonFeatIntegration::CheckPrereq(int featId, objHndl handle, Stat classCodeBeingLevelledUp, Stat abilityScoreBeingIncreased)
 {
+	if (featId < NUM_FEATS) {
+		auto featName = feats.GetFeatName(static_cast<feat_enums>(featId));
+		featId = ElfHash::Hash(featName);
+	}
+
 	auto featEntry = mScripts.find(featId);
 	if (featEntry == mScripts.end())
 		return false;
diff --git a/tpdata/tpmes/feat.mes b/tpdata/tpmes/feat.mes
index 2ba34e40d..0c7b46477 100644
--- a/tpdata/tpmes/feat.mes
+++ b/tpdata/tpmes/feat.mes
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+{216}{Improved Shield Bash}
 {340}{Improved Sunder}
 {649}{None}
 {650}{Exotic Weapon Proficiency}
@@ -105,6 +106,7 @@
 {5064} Greater Two Weapon Fighting {You get a third attack with your off-hand weapon, albeit at a -10 penalty.}
 {5137} Greater Weapon Specialization{You gain another +2 bonus on all damage rolls you make using the selected weapon, on top of the one from Weapon Specialization.}
 {5211} Improved Disarm{You do not provoke an attack of opportunity when you attempt to disarm an opponent, nor does the opponent have a chance to disarm you. You also gain a +4 bonus on the opposed attack roll you make to disarm your opponent.}
+{5216} Improved Shield Bash {When you perform a shield bash, you may still apply the shield's shield bonus to your AC.}
 {5340} Improved Sunder{When you strike at an object held by an opponent, you do not provoke an attack of opportunity. You also gain a +4 bonus on the attack roll.}
 {5658} Diamond Body {You are immune to all poisons.}
 {5659} Abundant Step {You can slip magically between spaces, as if using the spell dimension door, once per day. To use this ability you must be wearing a Monk's Belt.}
@@ -203,6 +205,7 @@
 {10064}Greater Two Weapon Fighting {Dex 19, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Two-Weapon Fighting, base attack bonus +11.}
 {10137} Greater Weapon Specialization {Weapon Specialization + Greater Weapon Focus w/ selected weapon, fighter level 12th}
 {10211} Improved Disarm {Int 13, Combat Expertise.}
+{10216} Improved Shield Bash {Shield Proficiency.}
 {10339} Stunning Fist {Dex 13, Wis 13, Improved Unarmed Strike, base attack bonus +8.}
 {10340} Improved Sunder {Str 13, Power Attack.}
 {10658} Diamond Body {}
diff --git a/tpdata/tprules/feat_properties.tab b/tpdata/tprules/feat_properties.tab
index b1a75b4d2..72153acdd 100644
--- a/tpdata/tprules/feat_properties.tab
+++ b/tpdata/tprules/feat_properties.tab
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 213	Improved Grapple	18	1	13	1220	1	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
 214	Improved Initiative	16	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
 215	Improved Overrun	18	0	13	1268	1	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
-216	Improved Shield Bash	18	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
+216	Improved Shield Bash	16	1278	1	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
 217	Improved Trip	144	3	13	1013	1	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
 218	Improved Two-Weapon Fighting	16	1345	1	266	6	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	
 219	Improved Turning	0	-3	1	-1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0