Difference between revisions of "Tower shield of Ignorance"
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| − | [[File:Shield_of_ignorance.png]] '''''the + | + | [[File:Shield_of_ignorance.png]] '''''the +6 large shield of Ignorance''''' |
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==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | + | For most characters, the '''large shield of Ignorance''' is ruled out simply by virtue of it being a [[large shield]]; [[size|smaller]] characters can't wield it, and medium-sized characters need to invest a tremendous amount of [[experience]] into their [[Shields skill]] to mitigate the severe penalties large shields apply. Large characters have a significantly easier time of it, but the arguments against the shield continue. -6 [[intelligence]] is a huge penalty for any spellcaster, and since any non-[[Trog]] character can benefit from learning at least a little magic, this is significant in almost all cases. Finally, while it does offer an impressive amount of general defense, plus a rank of occasionally-helpful [[negative energy]] resistance, it's often more tempting to take advantage of the [[fire]], [[cold]], or [[poison]] resistances you can find on non-artefact [[buckler]]s and [[shield]]s. | |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Prior to [[0.15]], this shield had a +8 enchantment level. | ||
[[Category:Unrands]] | [[Category:Unrands]] | ||
[[Category:Shields]] | [[Category:Shields]] | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 9 March 2015
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the +6 large shield of Ignorance
+6 large shield
Cursed, 33% chance to recurse itself on equip
+2 AC
+2 EV
-6 INT
rN+
Desirability
For most characters, the large shield of Ignorance is ruled out simply by virtue of it being a large shield; smaller characters can't wield it, and medium-sized characters need to invest a tremendous amount of experience into their Shields skill to mitigate the severe penalties large shields apply. Large characters have a significantly easier time of it, but the arguments against the shield continue. -6 intelligence is a huge penalty for any spellcaster, and since any non-Trog character can benefit from learning at least a little magic, this is significant in almost all cases. Finally, while it does offer an impressive amount of general defense, plus a rank of occasionally-helpful negative energy resistance, it's often more tempting to take advantage of the fire, cold, or poison resistances you can find on non-artefact bucklers and shields.
History
Prior to 0.15, this shield had a +8 enchantment level.
