Sword of Defense

Not every fighter and warrior is very good in both, offense and defense. Also not every fighter can afford an expensive Plate Armour. To make up for this problem, this sword was created. The Sword of Defense allows a fighter to act aggressive in a fight, while strengthening his or her defense through magic, making it harder for the enemy to hit. A good weapon for the ones who have just started the ways of the fighter and have to gain experience yet. More experienced fighters however shun it, for they think of it as a beginner's weapon with not much power to strike their foes.

The Sword of Defense is quite common in Ultima VII. For example, one can be found in the Armoury of Serpent's Hold at 157S 53E, a second in dungeon Shame, a third in a invisible chest SW of Trinsic at 128S 3W.

Trivia

 * These swords are also quite common on the Serpent Isle. Pothos sells them in Moonshade for 1200 Guilders, one can be found in the Valley of the Goblins, and a third in the catacombs of Moonshade. A lot of them can be found in the Mountains of Freedom.