When it comes to protecting yourself with a shield, Viconia’s Walking Fortress can guarantee you survive fights that you get into, especially against both melee and ranged attackers.
Providing its wielder with ways to protect themselves and even counter different attacks, this Legendary Shield can be used to overwhelm even the toughest foes.
Aside from the special actions, this shield grants you the Warding Bond Spell and gives you an advantage on Saving Throws against spells, making it an all-in-one shield.
Viconia’s Walking Fortress Features
1) Bulwark Rebuke (Reaction)
Enemies that hit you with melee attacks will trigger your ability to use the Bulwark Rebuke as a reaction, which deals 2d4 Force Damage with a chance to knock enemies back.
This gives you a way to counter enemies that try to take the fight up close and once they get knocked back, you can take advantage of the moment.
2) Reflective Shell (Bonus Action)
Causes a reflective shell to protect you, which reflects any projectiles that are targeted at you back to their origin.
This protects you from ranged attacks and a bonus is that they can be reflected to their attacks to deal damage back to them.
3) Reflective Shell (Action)
This Level 2 Abjuration Spell allows you to increase the defense of a targeted ally and share the damage that they receive.
You can use this to protect your allies and prevent them from taking too much damage, which is a good way to ensure their survival in a fight.
4) Spellguard (Passive)
Provides its wielder with an Advantage against Saving Throws against spells and causes Spell Attack Rolls against you to have a disadvantage.
This not only makes it easier for you to avoid being hit by spells, but it also gives your enemies a hard time with their rolls, providing you good protection against spellcasters.
How To Get Viconia’s Walking Fortress?
Viconia’s Walking Fortress is obtainable once you have reached the Cloister of Sombre Embrace, which is where you will fight Viconia DeVir and the Sharran Cultists.
If you are successful in defeating them, you will be able to loot this Legendary Shield from Viconia’s body along with other items such as the Handmaiden’s Mace and Viconia’s Priestess Robe.
Allowing Viconia to live will prevent you from obtaining this Legendary Shield, even if you attempt to pickpocket her.
The battle against Viconia and the cultists takes place below the House of Grief, which is where the Cloister of Sombre Embrace is hidden.
Verdict
This Legendary Shield is a must-have for those who love to equip shields and weapons to use them against enemies in combat as it protects you from almost everything.
The ability to counter melee attacks, reflect ranged attacks and even dodge spells can be a game-changer when it comes to battles.
Whether you are at a disadvantage in a fight or have the upper hand, the overall survivability provided by this shield will drastically improve the outcome of a fight.