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*[[Vine Stalker]]s have this amulet's effect as an innate ability, and do not further benefit from wearing one. Since this amulet links with health, [[deep dwarves]] will stop regenerating their mana until they remove it again. | *[[Vine Stalker]]s have this amulet's effect as an innate ability, and do not further benefit from wearing one. Since this amulet links with health, [[deep dwarves]] will stop regenerating their mana until they remove it again. | ||
*This amulet is best suited for [[berserker]]s and other characters who do not use much (or any) MP. It is a risky choice for spellcasters, who will find themselves low on MP exactly when they need it most. | *This amulet is best suited for [[berserker]]s and other characters who do not use much (or any) MP. It is a risky choice for spellcasters, who will find themselves low on MP exactly when they need it most. | ||
| − | *If you plan to wear this amulet long-term, consider training your [[Spellcasting]], [[Invocations]], or [[Evocations]] ability to increase your mana pool and give you some additional durability. Training Spellcasting will grant you the most MP, but training [[Invocations]] or [[Evocations]] may or may not be more practical options depending on your character specs. | + | *If you plan to wear this amulet long-term, consider training your [[Spellcasting]], [[Invocations]], or [[Evocations]] ability to increase your mana pool and give you some additional durability. Training Spellcasting will grant you the most MP, but training [[Invocations]] or [[Evocations]] may or may not be more practical options depending on your character specs and/or skill [[aptitude]]s. |
*When combined with some sort of [[channeling]] ability, it can serve as a limited form of on-demand healing. This is great for [[mummies]] or [[lichform]] casters, who can channel constantly without feeling hunger, and is worth considering for spellcasters in [[chunk]]-rich areas. | *When combined with some sort of [[channeling]] ability, it can serve as a limited form of on-demand healing. This is great for [[mummies]] or [[lichform]] casters, who can channel constantly without feeling hunger, and is worth considering for spellcasters in [[chunk]]-rich areas. | ||
*[[Deep elves]] and [[felid]]s, for instance, have low enough HP that they can be one-shotted by [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] and similar dangers. Losing a large chunk of your MP from a hard hit is still preferable to losing all your HP. Bear in mind that if your HP is low enough, even a full MP pool will still do you no good, as some damage will always get through to your HP. | *[[Deep elves]] and [[felid]]s, for instance, have low enough HP that they can be one-shotted by [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] and similar dangers. Losing a large chunk of your MP from a hard hit is still preferable to losing all your HP. Bear in mind that if your HP is low enough, even a full MP pool will still do you no good, as some damage will always get through to your HP. | ||
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| Type | Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Name | Amulet of guardian spirit |
| Icon | 
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| An amulet containing a protective spirit which will cause any damage taken to be divided between the wearer's reserves of health and magic. |
Wearing an amulet of guardian spirit links your HP and MP, causing all damage you take to be split proportionally between your HP and MP pools, as per the spirit shield ego.
Strategy
- Vine Stalkers have this amulet's effect as an innate ability, and do not further benefit from wearing one. Since this amulet links with health, deep dwarves will stop regenerating their mana until they remove it again.
- This amulet is best suited for berserkers and other characters who do not use much (or any) MP. It is a risky choice for spellcasters, who will find themselves low on MP exactly when they need it most.
- If you plan to wear this amulet long-term, consider training your Spellcasting, Invocations, or Evocations ability to increase your mana pool and give you some additional durability. Training Spellcasting will grant you the most MP, but training Invocations or Evocations may or may not be more practical options depending on your character specs and/or skill aptitudes.
- When combined with some sort of channeling ability, it can serve as a limited form of on-demand healing. This is great for mummies or lichform casters, who can channel constantly without feeling hunger, and is worth considering for spellcasters in chunk-rich areas.
- Deep elves and felids, for instance, have low enough HP that they can be one-shotted by Lehudib's Crystal Spear and similar dangers. Losing a large chunk of your MP from a hard hit is still preferable to losing all your HP. Bear in mind that if your HP is low enough, even a full MP pool will still do you no good, as some damage will always get through to your HP.
- Remember to re-assess the priority for killing magic point draining monsters (such as the eye of draining or ghost moth) while wearing this amulet, as their ability to drain your MP is often rapid and irresistible.
History
Prior to 0.10, the amulet used only MP to shield the wearer, making it less useful for casters.
