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	{{flavour\|A heavy bronze gong that can be worn as a shield. Locked away in a temple for many years, its bearer is shielded by decades of accumulated prayer.}}		{{flavour\|A heavy bronze gong that can be worn as a shield. Locked away in a temple for many years, its bearer is shielded by decades of accumulated prayer.}}
	[[File:Shield_of_the_Gong.png]] '''''the +18 shield of the gong'''''		[[File:Shield_of_the_Gong.png]] '''''the +18 shield of the gong'''''
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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|~~1051~~}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) and regular shouting (12 noise).		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|art-data.txt\|1062}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) and regular shouting (12 noise).

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. In a similar vein, blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] already wake the entire dungeon up. It has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. There are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. In a similar vein, blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] already wake the entire dungeon up. It has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. There are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

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	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) and regular shouting (12 noise).		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) and regular shouting (12 noise).

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. ~~Blasters~~ with spells like [[Fire Storm]] ~~will~~ wake the entire dungeon up~~, anyways~~. ~~Has~~ potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. ~~And there~~ are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. In a similar vein, blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] already wake the entire dungeon up. It has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. There are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

	You can also use it as a swapout.		You can also use it as a swapout.

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise).		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) and regular shouting (12 noise).

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. ~~Every~~ time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise).		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. More importantly, every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise).

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and ~~incredibly~~ dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. ~~And every~~ time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise. ~~This is~~ as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise)~~. Using it will attract everything nearby to your position~~.		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and therefore dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. Every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise; using it will attract everything nearby to your position. For reference, it's as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise).

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

	You can also use it as a swapout.		You can also use it as a swapout.
	* Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]].		*Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]].
	* Use it to lure enemies away from [[vault]]s at a distance. Examples include the [[Elf]]:3 and [[Zot:5]] end vaults.		*Use it to lure enemies away from [[vault]]s at a distance. Examples include the [[Elf]]:3 and [[Zot:5]] end vaults.
	* Loud noises won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]. Note that a character doing [[megazig]]s will likely prefer either a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]] or an [[orb]] of [[mayhem]] instead.		*Loud noises won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]. Note that a character doing [[megazig]]s will likely prefer either a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]] or an [[orb]] of [[mayhem]] instead.

	==History==		==History==

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and incredibly dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. And every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise. This is as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise). Using it will attract everything nearby to your position.		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and incredibly dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[penetration\|piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. And every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise. This is as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise). Using it will attract everything nearby to your position.

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

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	* Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]].		* Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]].
	* Use it to lure enemies away from [[vault]]s at a distance. Examples include the [[Elf]]:3 and [[Zot:5]] end vaults.		* Use it to lure enemies away from [[vault]]s at a distance. Examples include the [[Elf]]:3 and [[Zot:5]] end vaults.
	* Loud noises won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]. Note that a character doing [[~~mega-zig~~]]s will likely prefer a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]] or [[orb]] of [[mayhem]] instead.		* Loud noises won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]. Note that a character doing [[megazig]]s will likely prefer either a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]] or an [[orb]] of [[mayhem]] instead.

	==History==		==History==

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	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and incredibly dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind ~~it does~~ nothing against [[piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. And every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise. This is as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise). Using it will attract everything nearby to your position.		The '''shield of the gong'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.1\|art-data.txt\|1051}}</ref> is an incredibly loud, and incredibly dangerous, artefact. While a +18 kite shield ''is'' good at blocking melee and ranged attacks, keep in mind that shields do nothing against [[piercing]] attacks like [[bolt spell]]s and [[javelin]]s. And every time you block, you make an intensity 40 noise. This is as loud as an [[alarm trap]], and much louder than both [[Qazlal]]'s storm shield (~20 noise) or regular shouting (12 noise). Using it will attract everything nearby to your position.

	That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.		That being said, there ''are'' characters who would like to use this. Qazlal worshippers attract lots of monsters to them, anyway, and a "little" more noise can't hurt. Blasters with spells like [[Fire Storm]] will wake the entire dungeon up, anyways. Has potential use for careful [[necromancer]]s, as spells like [[Death Channel]] can be great at managing crowds. And there are characters which are just plain weak - if the player is very very careful, they can use the shield to overcome enemies they otherwise wouldn't. [[Stair dancing]] is heavily recommended.

	You can also use it as a swapout. Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]]. ~~Or use~~ it to lure enemies from the [[Elf]]:3 ~~vault from a distance~~. ~~A loud noise~~ won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]~~, though characters~~ doing ~~many zigs would~~ likely prefer ~~either~~ a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]]~~, an~~ [[orb]] of [[mayhem]]~~, or the [[crystal ball of Wucad Mu]]~~.		You can also use it as a swapout.
			* Clear the whole level, then use this shield to take out a [[ghost vault]].
			* Use it to lure enemies away from [[vault]]s at a distance. Examples include the [[Elf]]:3 and [[Zot:5]] end vaults.
			* Loud noises won't mean much in a [[Ziggurat]]. Note that a character doing [[mega-zig]]s will likely prefer a highly enchanted [[randart]] [[tower shield]] or [[orb]] of [[mayhem]] instead.

	==History==		==History==