Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Nicholas the Paladin 01-23-08, 03:30 AM	Hi Guys, just checking: I'm think about buying a lesser "Iron Ward Diamond" (armour crystal) for my Beguiler. What are you're thoughts about this item? It's a crystal from MIC that gives DR 3/- for just 2000gp. Okay, it has a maximum of blocking 30 damage each day, but when recieving melee damage mostly it seems really effective (a 'greater' crystal gives 5 DR/- for 8000gp, I consider this less cost-efficient for most characters). thanks !
CantripN 01-23-08, 08:13 AM	It's not bad for the price, but it's really not very powerful. Seriously, how many hits does it take to drop your Beguiler? 2? 3? At best, this adds one more, but usually, not even that.
Nicholas the Paladin 01-23-08, 09:41 AM	It's not bad for the price, but it's really not very powerful. Seriously, how many hits does it take to drop your Beguiler? 2? 3? At best, this adds one more, but usually, not even that. well, the idea is that with a AC of 21 at 6th level (mithril breatsplate +1 and some extra's) I'll get hit at one point anyway. Investing another 3000gp (+1 to +2) wouldn't be all the efficient. Of course I'm planning to stay hidden as much as possible, but when they do find me, my AC will not stop the attacks as the levels increase. Spending 2000gp on DR would be a little bit more efficient, since it take sinto account the ever greater possibility that I get hit (when I'm found/caught) ('greater invis', and 'greater mirror image' will really help, but when they *do* see you.... missing a FLy spell can be a problem for a caster)
nullstate 01-23-08, 01:27 PM	The Iron Ward Diamond rocks, but it really shines when you have something else granting DR */-, since the DR stacks. I've seen it most effective on barbarians.