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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.}}
[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''

+3 [[buckler]]

[[Reflection]] ego<br>
Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks, enchantments, never-missing attacks, and [[Spectral Cloud]].
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==Mechanics==
For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.

For enchantments and never-missing attacks<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|3444}}</ref>, the chance to block is equal to <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|beam.cc|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or most other sorts of AOE effects.

==Desirability==
The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|art-data.txt|1516}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with many piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in [[the Shoals]]) or enchantments. Even if the enemy is immune to their own attacks, the omnireflect is useful - it lets you block otherwise unblockable effects.

However, this shield is still a buckler. Stronger characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]], which are more effective against attacks you can block normally. But for those who would use a buckler anyway, there are few better options.

The mirror can block [[Malmutate]], so it can be a strong(er) choice in places where malmutation is common.

==History==
*Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2*SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect never-missing effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
*The warlock's mirror was introduced in [[0.18]].

==References==
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[[Category:Unrands]]
[[Category:Shields]]