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Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Ogre Time Yay on Jan 28, 2014, 09:38 AM

I have been wondering about this for a long while now. The thing I noticed is that every time I see a tier 4 Tower Shield, it's the Tower Shield of the Dragon Slayer. Not a bad thing, that shield is pretty boss...

But I was wonder if there are any other tier 4 tower shields (specifically tower) on the server, and while I'm at it are there any tier 5 tower shields. My mind has wandered past this thought several times and it chose now, of all times, to bring this up. This is an improvement for me, usually the sacrifice of chickens would be in order right about now... Crafty little fuckers...

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: SOC_Tessa on Jan 28, 2014, 11:36 AM

I don't think I've seen anything else at tier 4 or higher.

I think I even like Sortiledge more that Dragonslayer, unless you're expecting a lot of fire damage (+3 universal saves is more...well, universal). The 1 AC difference from +3 to +4 is hardly make or break and using Shield or Magic Vestment can make up for that if it's a concern.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: ThayanKnight on Jan 28, 2014, 12:05 PM

There are a couple more tier 4 shields that I have seen. I know one is usable by lawful evil only though.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Ogre Time Yay on Jan 28, 2014, 12:12 PM

Jan 28, 2014 12:05:28 GMT -5 ThayanKnight said:

There are a couple more tier 4 shields that I have seen. I know one is usable by lawful evil only though.

Are they tower type though?

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Ogre Time Yay on Jan 28, 2014, 12:15 PM

Jan 28, 2014 11:36:29 GMT -5 SOC_Tessa said:

No doubt about it, the Sortiledge is an awesome tower shield, and depending on the set up of some character, it could either be a downgrade or upgrade from Dragon Slayer.

For example, for characters who make up for their saves in things like rings. Still, Sortiledge is one of my favorites... Or rather one of my -two- favored tower shields.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: ThayanKnight on Jan 28, 2014, 12:18 PM

Yes, tower shields.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: germanblangs on Jan 28, 2014, 01:46 PM

As far as I remember, there are 3 tier 4 tower shields.... basic +4, the Shield of the Dragonslayer, and the Shield of Dis which is LE only. As for tier 5, I can't handle any area that drops epic loot, so I have no idea. But one can only surmise that there are, indeed, +5 tower shields out there.

And actually, 1 AC can get you killed very quickly.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: SOC_Tessa on Jan 28, 2014, 04:40 PM

Jan 28, 2014 13:46:06 GMT -5 germanblangs said:

And actually, 1 AC can get you killed very quickly.

If you're at the exact threshold where 1 point makes a difference, maybe. At most, we're talking 5% increased chance of getting hit. There's a point in 3.0 mechanics where lack of AC is not what will get you killed - it's failing a saving throw. If ABs are stacking high to the point where that 1 makes a difference, it may be better to invest in DR and/or concealment.

Offtopic and moot argument anyway - a high level Cleric can enchant either shield to a +5, and Shield is available in potion/item form to anyone for +4.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Vincent07 on Jan 28, 2014, 08:55 PM

That section of shields is one that is in dire need of expansion. Shields in general, there are not a lot of choices at present past the +3 tier. And even that is a bit light.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Dismus on Jan 28, 2014, 09:36 PM

There is a tier 5 tower shield. It is amazing and it only took over 100 trips to Epic dungeons for it to finally drop for me

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: tenorgeneral on Jan 28, 2014, 10:32 PM

I can confirm its existence. And oh boy is it amazing.

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Vincent07 on Jan 28, 2014, 10:48 PM

It's less amazing against what's coming. <.<

Title: Out of Curiosity... (Talk of the Existence of Shields)
Post by: Ogre Time Yay on Jan 28, 2014, 11:11 PM

Sounds like I need to try my hand at some epic dungeons then... This could get rough.

Cormyr and the Dalelands

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