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==History==
==History==
*Prior to [[0.31]], shields did not have a maximum number of blocks per turn. Instead, the more blocks you made per turn, the less likely the next block was to be made.
*Prior to [[0.28]], tower shields had a base EV penalty of 5, negated completely by 25 Shields skill.
*Prior to [[0.28]], tower shields had a base EV penalty of 5, negated completely by 25 Shields skill.
*Tower shields were known as "large shields" until [[0.25]].
*Tower shields were known as "large shields" until [[0.25]].

Revision as of 07:14, 15 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Name Tower shield
Size to wear Medium, Large, Giant
Shield Value 13
Base shield penalty 15
Maximum Enchantment +8
Grants nothing
Time to Wear 5
Maximum Blocks 4
A large piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is cumbersome to wear, and impedes the evasion, spellcasting ability, and attack speed of an unskilled wearer. These penalties will be reduced and eventually eliminated with increased Shields skill.

The largest of the shields, tower shields provide high SH, but with significant penalties. High Shields skill and/or strength can reduce these. While wielding a tower shield, you can block a maximum of 4 attacks per turn. They are too large for Spriggans or Kobolds to use at all.

They can be found with the following egos:

Egos such as cold and fire resistance are fairly rare, usually only found in mini branches such as the Volcano or through a scroll of acquirement.

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Mundane
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Artifact
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tower shields
Tower shield of Ignorance

History

  • Prior to 0.31, shields did not have a maximum number of blocks per turn. Instead, the more blocks you made per turn, the less likely the next block was to be made.
  • Prior to 0.28, tower shields had a base EV penalty of 5, negated completely by 25 Shields skill.
  • Tower shields were known as "large shields" until 0.25.
Armour
Body Armour Leather armour • Ring mail • Scale mail • Chain mail • Plate armour • Crystal plate armour

Robe • Animal skin • Troll leather armour • Steam dragon scales • Acid dragon scales •
Swamp dragon scales • Quicksilver dragon scales • Fire dragon scales • Ice dragon scales
Pearl dragon scales • Shadow dragon scales • Storm dragon scales • Golden dragon scales

Miscellaneous Hat • Helmet • Cloak • Scarf • Gloves • Boots • Barding
Shields Buckler • Kite shield • Tower shield • Orb
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