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Hordes at 20:15, 16 May 2026

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	As a weapon brand, protection's extra AC can be useful in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.		As a weapon brand, protection's extra AC can be useful in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.

	Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. A resistance may be more desirable, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection ~~can~~ be the best option available for a long time.		Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. A resistance may be more desirable, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection might be the best option available for a long time.

	==History==		==History==

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	As a weapon brand, protection's extra AC can be useful in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.		As a weapon brand, protection's extra AC can be useful in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.

	Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. ~~You~~ may ~~prefer a resistance~~, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be ~~your~~ best option.		Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. A resistance may be more desirable, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be the best option available for a long time.

	==History==		==History==

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	~~Unlike other brands~~, protection ~~doesn~~'~~t increase damage, though the~~ AC can be ~~a great help~~ in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.		As a weapon brand, protection's extra AC can be useful in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.

	Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. You may prefer a resistance, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be your best option.		Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. You may prefer a resistance, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be your best option.

Hordes at 04:58, 29 October 2025

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	The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:		The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:
	*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for 3-4 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|player.cc\|8402}}</ref> Further attacks will increase the duration ~~(but you can only have up~~ to 5 turns at a time).		*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for 3-4 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|player.cc\|8402}}</ref> Further attacks will increase the duration, to a max. of 5 turns at a time.
	*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.		*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.

	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	~~The~~ damage ~~output sacrificed by choosing~~ a ~~defensive brand is significant, but - especially~~ in the early game ~~when characters often have little defence - 7 points of~~ AC ~~can contribute greatly to survivability~~.		Unlike other brands, protection doesn't increase damage, though the AC can be a great help in the early/mid game. However, since the AC boost never increases, it's likely worth replacing later on.

	Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. You may prefer a resistance, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be your best option.		Shields of protection are objectively stronger than plain shields. You may prefer a resistance, but since shield [[ego]]s are rare, a shield of protection can be your best option.

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	The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:		The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:
	*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for 3-4 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|player.cc\|8402}}</ref> Further attacks will increase the duration (but you can only up to 5 turns at a time).		*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for 3-4 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|player.cc\|8402}}</ref> Further attacks will increase the duration (but you can only have up to 5 turns at a time).
	*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.		*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.

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	*Prior to [[0.19]], weapons of protection provided a passive bonus (+5 AC) instead of a temporary +7 AC on hit.		*Prior to [[0.19]], weapons of protection provided a passive bonus (+5 AC) instead of a temporary +7 AC on hit.
	*Prior to [[0.6]], ranged weapons would generate with the protection brand instead of [[Evasion (brand)\|evasion]].		*Prior to [[0.6]], ranged weapons would generate with the protection brand instead of [[Evasion (brand)\|evasion]].

			==References==
			<references/>

	{{brands}}		{{brands}}

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references/>~~
	[[Category:Brands]]		[[Category:Brands]]
	[[Category:Egos]]		[[Category:Egos]]

Hordes at 23:49, 2 September 2023

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	The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:		The '''protection''' [[brand]]/[[ego]] does the following:
	*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for a ~~short~~ time.		*On [[weapon]]s, whenever an enemy is hit, the wielder gains +7 AC for 3-4 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|player.cc\|8402}}</ref> Further attacks will increase the duration (but you can only up to 5 turns at a time).
	*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.		*On [[shield]]s, grants a permanent +3 AC bonus.

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	{{brands}}		{{brands}}

			==References==
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	[[Category:Brands]]		[[Category:Brands]]
	[[Category:Egos]]		[[Category:Egos]]