Energy Resistance

Magic Item Compendium (MIC)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Energy Resistance is a D&D 3.5 magic item (Enhancement) from MIC. Price 18,000 gp; Caster level 3.

Type
Enhancement
Price
18,000 gp
Caster Level
3
Aura
ModerateAbjuration

Chose an energy type (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic) when this enhancement is added to a suite of armor or a shield. The armor or shield absorbs the first 10 points of damage of the selected energy type per attack that the wearer would normally take (similar to the resist energy spell).

A suit of armor or a shield with the Energy Resistance enhancement will have an appearance based upon the type of energy selected:

  • Acid: A suit of armor or a shield with Energy Resistance (acid) normally has a dull gray appearance.
  • Cold: A suit of armor or a shield with Energy Resistance (cold) normally has a bluish, icy hue or is adorned with furs and shaggy pelts.
  • Electricity: A suit of armor or a shield with Energy Resistance (electricity) normally has a bluish hue and often bears a storm or lightning motif.
  • Fire: A suit of armor or a shield with Energy Resistance (fire) normally has a reddish hue and often is decorated with a draconic motif.
  • Sonic: A suit of armor or a shield with Energy Resistance (sonic) normally has a glistening appearance.