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{{flavour|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}
 
{{flavour|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}
 
[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror {reflect}'''''
 
[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror {reflect}'''''
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[[Reflection]] ego<br>
 
[[Reflection]] ego<br>
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Can also reflect piercing attacks and enchantments
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Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks and enchantments
  
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Chance to reflect magical effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code>
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==Mechanics==
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The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code>. This equates to around 24% at 6 [[SH]], gradually increasing to 50% at 20 SH, while increasing from there.
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
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The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|1355}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield. As a buckler, almost all characters can make use of it (only [[ogre]]s, [[troll]]s, and [[felid]]s are incapable of wearing it) and it requires relatively little [[Shields (skill)|Shields skill]] to negate its penalty. In addition to blocking and potentially reflecting mundane physical attacks, the warlock's mirror can also reflect piercing effects (such as [[javelin]]s, [[bolt spells]], or [[list of dragons|breath weapons]]) and enchantments (such as [[Hexes]]).
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The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1495}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with plenty of piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in the [[Shoals]]). Even if the enemy is immune to their own effect, normally unblockable effects are blocked, and a piercing attack may hit a less fortunate monster behind. All sources of SH are welcome, as they still contribute to the shield's effects.
  
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The ability to reflect harmful Hexes or bolts can be a truly useful one, especially in areas where such things are common. Even if an enemy happens to be immune to a reflected spell (such as an [[ancient lich]]'s [[Confuse]] or an [[orb of fire]]'s [[Bolt of Fire]]), you still avoided a potentially dangerous effect, and, in the case of reflected bolts, the enemy standing behind the caster might not be so fortunate. However, the warlock's mirror is only a buckler, so a more skilled shield-user may prefer to use a larger shield and/or one with a useful [[resistance]] for greater protection (especially since a more mundane reflection ego is still quite good and easily obtained with an [[amulet of reflection]])
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However, this shield is still a buckler. Heavier characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]]. But for those who would prefer a buckler anyway, there are few better options.
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The chance to reflect a magical effect increases with your SH score, starting at around 24% at 6 [[SH]] (the amount most characters will have with 0 Shields skill) and gradually increasing to 50% at 20 SH. Higher chances of reflecting effects are possible as SH increases further, but attaining such high SH scores with a mere buckler grows more and more difficult.  
 
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You can increase your SH by:
 
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*increasing your Dexterity or Shields skill
 
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*wearing an amulet of reflection (the mirror already has a reflection ego, but the extra SH from the amulet still applies)
 
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*having the [[Large bone plates]] [[mutation]]
 
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*worshiping [[Qazlal]]
 
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*using [[The Shining One]]'s Divine Shield ability
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 18:24, 18 August 2022

Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.

Warlock.png the +3 warlock's mirror {reflect}

+3 buckler

Reflection ego
Can also reflect piercing attacks and enchantments

Mechanics

The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is 2*SH / (2*SH + 40). This equates to around 24% at 6 SH, gradually increasing to 50% at 20 SH, while increasing from there.

Desirability

The warlock's mirror[1] is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with plenty of piercing attacks (such as javelins in the Shoals). Even if the enemy is immune to their own effect, normally unblockable effects are blocked, and a piercing attack may hit a less fortunate monster behind. All sources of SH are welcome, as they still contribute to the shield's effects.

However, this shield is still a buckler. Heavier characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a tower shield or a highly enchanted kite shield. But for those who would prefer a buckler anyway, there are few better options.

History

  • Prior to 0.25, the warlock's mirror could not reflect piercing physical projectiles like javelins.
  • The warlock's mirror was introduced in 0.18.

References

  1. ↑ art-data.txt:1495 (0.28.0)
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