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{{flavour|A small piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is cumbersome to wear, and impedes the evasion, spellcasting ability, and attack speed of of the wearer. These penalties will be reduced and eventually eliminated with increased Shields skill.}} | {{flavour|A small piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is cumbersome to wear, and impedes the evasion, spellcasting ability, and attack speed of of the wearer. These penalties will be reduced and eventually eliminated with increased Shields skill.}} | ||
| − | '''Bucklers''' are the smallest kind of [[shield]], with the least [[SH]] bonus but the least encumbrance. Most characters will receive tiny penalties from a buckler, even at 0 Shields skill. They are the only type of shield that [[ | + | '''Bucklers''' are the smallest kind of [[shield]], with the least [[SH]] bonus but the least encumbrance. Most characters will receive tiny penalties from a buckler, even at 0 Shields skill. They are the only type of shield that [[Spriggan]]s can handle, but they are too small for [[Ogre]]s and [[Troll]]s to use. |
They can be found with the following egos: | They can be found with the following egos: | ||
Revision as of 02:00, 22 July 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Name | Buckler |
|---|---|
| Size to wear | little, small, medium |
| Shield Value | 3 |
| Base shield penalty | 5 |
| Maximum Enchantment | +3 |
| Grants | nothing |
| Time to Wear | 5 |
| Maximum Blocks | ? |
| A small piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is cumbersome to wear, and impedes the evasion, spellcasting ability, and attack speed of of the wearer. These penalties will be reduced and eventually eliminated with increased Shields skill. |
Bucklers are the smallest kind of shield, with the least SH bonus but the least encumbrance. Most characters will receive tiny penalties from a buckler, even at 0 Shields skill. They are the only type of shield that Spriggans can handle, but they are too small for Ogres and Trolls to use.
They can be found with the following egos:
Egos such as cold and fire resistance are fairly rare, usually only found in mini branches such as the Volcano or through a scroll of acquirement.
| Image | |
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| Mundane | 
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| Magical | 
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| Artefact | 
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| Unrandart | |
| Warlock's Mirror | 
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History
- Prior to 0.28, bucklers' penalties were negated completely by 4 Shields skill.
- Shield penalties increased in 0.27.
| Armour | |
|---|---|
| Body Armour | Leather armour • Ring mail • Scale mail • Chain mail • Plate armour • Crystal plate armour
Robe • Animal skin • Troll leather armour • Steam dragon scales • Acid dragon scales • |
| Miscellaneous | Hat • Helmet • Cloak • Scarf • Gloves • Boots • Barding |
| Shields | Buckler • Kite shield • Tower shield • Orb |
