Artifact armor

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Artifact armor

Artifact armor is the combination of six unique magical armor pieces found in Britannia during in Ultima IX.

Description[edit]

Each piece by itself has a special power, which can be used even if no other pieces are equipped. Apart from its magical properties, artifact armor provides an armor value slightly better than leather armor.

The pieces, their powers, and their locations are as follows:[1]

  • Crown of Radiance: illuminates the surroundings. Found in the third level of dungeon Covetous.
  • Chest of the Troll: slowly heals the wearer. Found in dungeon Destard in the dragon's treasure chamber.
  • Arms of the Magi: reduces mana useage. Found on Verity Isle in a shipwreck guarded by the thief Ella.
  • Gauntlets of Fury: improves attack strength. Found in Buccaneer's Den after blasting open a boarded-up cave with a cannon.
  • Legs of Sentri: increases jumping range. Found in a lake near Trinsic.
  • Swamp boots: protects against swamp poisoning. Found in dungeon Hythloth.
  • Boots of Levitation: allows the Avatar to walk on air. Found in Ambrosia after jumping off the cliff.

Protective Value[edit]

Their defensive values are as follows:

Defense
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Helm of Radiance 2
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Chest of the Troll 5
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Arms of the Magi 3
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Gauntlets of Fury 3
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Leggings of Sentri 2
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Swamp boots 2
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Boots of Levitation 1

Lore[edit]

A warrior searches for new and better protection as if by instinct. Where invention flowers, forms of armament that defy the conventions can be found. Armorers continue to uncover protective properties in the treated bone and skin of nature's exotic creatures. These are combined with new materials forged in Britannia's smithies. Among a warrior's findings will be forms treated with magical blessings.
– from Journal (Ultima IX)

Trivia[edit]

  • The Arms of the Magi are also the starting equipment of the mage class.
  • The Boots of Levitation exhibit their power only when used in Ambrosia.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. McCubbin, Chris et al. "Armour". Ultima IX Strategy Guide (Ultima IX). Prima Publishing: 1999. Pages 62-65.

Armour
Basic Armour Cloth armourLeather armourRing mailScale armourChain armour
Bone armorPlate armourBlackrock armor
Enhanced Armour Magic armourAnachronistic armourExotic ArmourMystic Armour
Leather Vest of FlameproofArtifact armor
Other Armour Armour in Martian DreamsPrimitive armourAntique armourArmour of Beauty
Winter gearWyrmguard armorPirate outfitAvatar armor
Head Protection HelmetsViking helmSpiked helmHelm of CourageCaddellite helm
Cap of Missile ProtectionCowl of ValorHelm of LightLiving toupee
Shields ShieldsShield of MonitorShield of ValorMagic shieldJeweled shield
Dupre's shieldMage shieldKiran shieldSerpent Isle shields
Legs and Arms Protection Swamp bootsBoots of BouncingDragonskin bootsLeather Leggings of Stealth
GreavesStockingGauntlets of Missile ProtectionGauntlets of Quickness
Other Items Kidney beltLoriel's GiftSpiked collarSerpent artifactsRing of Protection