Magic shield

The Avatar wielding a magic shield

A magic shield is a shield which has been mystically enhanced to bolster its protective properties. Such items appear in Ultima V, Ultima VI, Ultima VII, Ultima VII Part Two, Ultima VIII and Ultima IX as well as in Ultima Underworld and Ultima Underworld II.

History

The most common magical shields are enchanted kite shields, which could be found throughout Britannia during the late Age of Enlightenment and early Age of Armageddon. Such shields were often recognizable by the characteristic blue aura which surrounded them – similar to the glow which enshrouded other varieties of magic armour. While a scant number of shops dealt in such items, they were often expensive, as their manufacture frequently required either great periods of time or access to specialized materials.

Protective Value

In Ultima V a magic shield has a defensive rating of "5".

In Ultima VI a magic shield has a defensive rating of "5".

In Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two, such shields have a defensive rating of 4.

In Ultima VIII, a magic shield has a protective value of 5, albeit on a different relative scale of protectiveness. It also bears a permanent Armor of Flames spell.

Locations

Sub article: Locations

Variants

Dupre's Shield

Main article: Dupre's shield

Prior to his journey with the Avatar to Serpent Isle, the knight Dupre had a specially crafted magic shield made on his behalf by Lord British. This shield was of a unique pattern, and its enchantment caused blows to glance lightly off of its surface. It numbered amongst the items the party lost to the teleport storms, and could be found in the possession of Luther of Monitor.

Kiran Shield

Main article: Kiran shield

The Kiran shield was a magical shield crafted by the magician Kiran, who hid it in the Dungeon Despise. The spell woven upon this shield enhanced the bearers’ magical reserves, granting them a greater capacity for spellcasting.

Mage Shield

Main article: Mage shield

A magic shield known as the “mage shield” could be found in the possession of Mariah during the last days of the Age of Armageddon. This artifact, which protected its bearer against magical attacks, was sought by the enchantress Batista, and the Avatar would have to give it to her in order that they might obtain the Sigil of Honesty.

See Also

• Armour values
• Magic armour

References

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Armour

Basic Armour	Cloth armour ☥ Leather armour ☥ Ring mail ☥ Scale armour ☥ Chain armour ☥ Bone armor ☥ Plate armour ☥ Blackrock armor
Enhanced Armour	Magic armour ☥ Anachronistic armour ☥ Exotic Armour ☥ Mystic Armour ☥ Leather Vest of Flameproof ☥ Artifact armor
Other Armour	Armour in Martian Dreams ☥ Primitive armour ☥ Antique armour ☥ Armour of Beauty ☥ Winter gear ☥ Wyrmguard armor ☥ Pirate outfit ☥ Avatar armor
Head Protection	Helmets ☥ Viking helm ☥ Spiked helm ☥ Helm of Courage ☥ Caddellite helm ☥ Cap of Missile Protection ☥ Cowl of Valor ☥ Helm of Light ☥ Living toupee
Shields	Shields ☥ Shield of Monitor ☥ Shield of Valor ☥ Magic shield ☥ Jeweled shield ☥ Dupre's shield ☥ Mage shield ☥ Kiran shield ☥ Serpent Isle shields
Legs and Arms Protection	Swamp boots ☥ Boots of Bouncing ☥ Dragonskin boots ☥ Leather Leggings of Stealth ☥ Greaves ☥ Stocking ☥ Gauntlets of Missile Protection ☥ Gauntlets of Quickness
Other Items	Kidney belt ☥ Loriel's Gift ☥ Spiked collar ☥ Serpent artifacts ☥ Ring of Protection