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''Not to be confused with any sort of mundane [[shield]] bearing a [[resistance (ego)|resistance ego]], which can be referred to as a 'shield of resistance'.
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''This page refers to the [[artefact]], which is not to be confused with any sort of mundane [[shield]] bearing a [[resistance (ego)|resistance ego]].
 
 
 
{{flavour|A bronze shield, looking almost exactly like a tortoise's shell. It was built by the adherents of an obscure minor faith, who imbued it with the power of their god. As the god is said to, this shield protects against sword and sling, frost and flame.}}
 
{{flavour|A bronze shield, looking almost exactly like a tortoise's shell. It was built by the adherents of an obscure minor faith, who imbued it with the power of their god. As the god is said to, this shield protects against sword and sling, frost and flame.}}
 
[[File:Shield_of_resistance.png]] '''''the +2 shield of Resistance'''''
 
[[File:Shield_of_resistance.png]] '''''the +2 shield of Resistance'''''
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+2 [[kite shield]]
 
+2 [[kite shield]]
  
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[[Fire resistance|rF+]]<br>
rC+<br>
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[[Cold resistance|rC+]]<br>
+40 MR
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+40 [[MR]]
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
The '''shield of Resistance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.0|art-data.txt|837}}</ref> is a wonderful item for almost any character. Offering two very useful resistances and a [[magic resistance]] boost on par with a [[ring of protection from magic]], it's hard to find a better option for your shield slot. Any character that isn't already committed to wielding a two-handed weapon should consider making use of this beautiful item should they find it.
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The '''shield of Resistance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|art-data.txt|837}}</ref> is a wonderful item for almost any character. Offering two very useful resistances and a [[magic resistance]] boost on par with a [[ring of protection from magic]], it's hard to find a better option for your shield slot. Any character that isn't already committed to wielding a two-handed weapon should consider making use of this beautiful item should they find it.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.15]], this unrand was a +5 shield.
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*In [[0.26]], the shield of Resistance will provide two ranks each of fire, cold, and magic resistance.
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*Prior to [[0.15]], this unrand had a +5 enchantment.
  
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Shields]]
 
[[Category:Shields]]
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[[Category:Crystal Ball Articles]]

Revision as of 03:39, 20 September 2020

Version 0.25: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

This page refers to the artefact, which is not to be confused with any sort of mundane shield bearing a resistance ego.

A bronze shield, looking almost exactly like a tortoise's shell. It was built by the adherents of an obscure minor faith, who imbued it with the power of their god. As the god is said to, this shield protects against sword and sling, frost and flame.

Shield of resistance.png the +2 shield of Resistance

+2 kite shield

rF+
rC+
+40 MR

Desirability

The shield of Resistance[1] is a wonderful item for almost any character. Offering two very useful resistances and a magic resistance boost on par with a ring of protection from magic, it's hard to find a better option for your shield slot. Any character that isn't already committed to wielding a two-handed weapon should consider making use of this beautiful item should they find it.

References

History

  • In 0.26, the shield of Resistance will provide two ranks each of fire, cold, and magic resistance.
  • Prior to 0.15, this unrand had a +5 enchantment.