Difference between revisions of "Shield of the gong"
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==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | Despite first appearances, the '''shield of the Gong''' is actually incredibly dangerous to use. The noise it makes is much louder than shouting or even the [[Singing Sword]]; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. | + | Despite first appearances, the '''shield of the Gong''' is actually incredibly dangerous to use. The noise it makes is much louder than shouting or even the [[Singing Sword]]; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. Unless you're playing a brute force caster who's already making enough noise to wake the entire Dungeon, it is best to use this shield situationally, such as when face dangerous sources of [[electricity]] damage. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 06:17, 18 September 2013
Version 0.12: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| This is a large bronze gong that can be worn as a shield. According to certain mystics, beating on such a gong can grant you spiritual protection.
And this shield surely will be heard! |
the +6 shield of the Gong
+6 shield
Spirit shield ego
rElec
rN+
+50 MR
Makes noise whenever you block
Desirability
Despite first appearances, the shield of the Gong is actually incredibly dangerous to use. The noise it makes is much louder than shouting or even the Singing Sword; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. Unless you're playing a brute force caster who's already making enough noise to wake the entire Dungeon, it is best to use this shield situationally, such as when face dangerous sources of electricity damage.
History
In 0.13, the shield of the Gong will no longer provide a spirit shield.
