#Thoughts on damage shields?

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abstract sapphire
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I don't mean what's currently called a damage shield in game, where it absorbs a set amount of damage. I'm talking like thorns, something that does damage back when you're hit in melee. Have you thought about implementing it? If it were to be modded in, what would your approach be?

jaunty apex
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they're already in

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Magma Coat is one example

abstract sapphire
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ohhh, I missed that, thanks I'll take a look!

ashen adder
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yeee already exists

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abstract sapphire
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@ashen adder I think thats the "mitigate damage" damage shield, not an ouchie one

jaunty apex
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nope thats the ouchie one

abstract sapphire
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ohhh, near

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neat

jaunty apex
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I call them "damage shields" too

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i also am an EQ head

abstract sapphire
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So +40 damage shield means attacker takes 40 damage on melee strike?

jaunty apex
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yes

abstract sapphire
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Do npc defenses mitigate it at all?

ashen adder
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ye my combat log is the mob taking 40 (I only have 40DS on my tnak rn)

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nope doesnt appear too

jaunty apex
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no mitigation opportunity

abstract sapphire
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cool!

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Looks like it's implemented as a weapon proc and an aura. no castable spells unless I'm missing something

ashen adder
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correct afaik rn

abstract sapphire
# jaunty apex i also am an EQ head

This is one of the last pieces for my mod that will fully recreate the EQ druid experience, with most of the original spell lines represented and worked into the Erenshor spell progression. I'm nostalgia-ing my pants here

swift bolt
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I was so confused about damage shield not being mitigation.. I'm too much of a wowhead 😩

abstract sapphire
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this ended up being really easy to implement. yay!

lavish moon
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For clarity there are two different things being confused here.

Absorb Shield spells (ie bubble): is a shield spell that adds a certain amount of protection, preventing/blocking up to X damage then breaks. This is already in the game. see Magical Skin 1/2. https://erenshor.wiki.gg/wiki/Magical_Skin_II

Damage Shield also known by other games as a thorns effect. When the enchanted person is hit, it causes damage to the one striking them. This is also in the game through multiple different effects. See Sivakaya's Touch or Ancient Presence. https://erenshor.wiki.gg/wiki/Sivakaya's_Touch_(Effect)