Uses: Katanas, Headpieces, Heavy Armors
In essence, Headpieces are two abilities in one. They have both a Held effect, and an Activated effect.
The Activated Effect generates a “shield” that spins around the player, blocking shots of enemies for a certain amount of time or until it is destroyed. This will not block piercing shots, of course, nor AoEs, which cannot hit it in return. This can be activated at the same time as the Held Effect.
Shields will always start exactly 1 tile above you based on 0 degrees, at least for the first shield at later tiers. As more shields come into play, they will make either a straight line or a triangle, depending on the tier. They will make a direct circle around you until they are destroyed or disappear, and move based on the speed listed, based on rotations/second. Shields are 1.2x the size of an 8x8 skin.
(These GIFs show shields working mostly as intended! Be sure to check them!)
https://i.imgur.com/64gssnc.gifv https://i.imgur.com/RKKQ4Vk.gifv
(Not being centered is a small oversight for now.)
The Held Effect, on the other hand, will grant a Defense bonus to the player as well as nearby allies. You can hold this down after you have already used your Activated Effect.
With each progressing tier, Shields will have more Health to start out with as well as more Defense, and will gain more with the more Wisdom you have. They will also move around the user faster, based on one full rotation around the player, with the Max Duration of them being higher at later tiers. Later tiers will also have more than a single Shield, which will prove useful if used correctly. Due to this, though, the MP Cost quickly rises.
With each progressing tier, the Held Effect will grant bonus Defense to allies in a larger area based on their tier, with more Defense being given based on the Tier being used. It will always cost the same amount of MP per second.
Untiered shields, however, will grant different bonuses for their Held Effect and will have special properties for their Activated Effect’s shields. There are four UT headpieces for this class, as well as an ST headpiece that comes with its set, all of which utilize the versatility of the Shield’s function.
Unless stated, all shields will have a cooldown relative to how long their shields stay up. This means you cannot activate your ability again until all shields either disappear or are destroyed. This is mainly to prevent spamming.
To show when a shield is about to disappear, all shields will flash much like portals and loot bags do. This is to make sure that casualties do not happen because of the inability to count the seconds a shield has been up.
Note: Default cooldown is when all shields are destroyed or disappear. If a different time is listed, it is added onto the default time unless stated.
Note 2: MP Heal is disabled during your Held Effect.
Tiered Abilities
Protective Headpiece, Base Tier
A bronze headpiece with a decorative red design in its center.
Held Effect
+7 Defense in 1 Square (+0.1 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 1
Shield Speed: 0.33 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 380 Health (+4 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 8 Defense
Max Duration: 14 Seconds
On Equip:
+1 Speed
MP Cost: 80
Cooldown: Default
Valiant Headpiece, Tier 1
A much more sophisticated headpiece of bronze with a decorative blue design in its center.
Held Effect
+9 Defense in 1.25 Squares (+0.14 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 1
Shield Speed: 0.33 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 450 Health (+6 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 10 Defense
Max Duration: 15.5 Seconds
On Equip:
+2 Speed
MP Cost: 90
Cooldown: Default
Courageous Headpiece, Tier 2
A silver headpiece that has a bright orange design in its center, providing its wearer with pride.
Held Effect
+12 Defense in 1.5 Squares (+0.18 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 2 (180 degrees)
Shield Speed: 0.33 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 515 Health (+9 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 12 Defense
Max Duration: 17 Seconds
On Equip:
+2 Speed
MP Cost: 100
Cooldown: Default
Headpiece of Resilience, Tier 3
A silver headpiece with a large design in the center that gives a sense of honor to the one that wears it.
Held Effect
+15 Defense in 1.75 Squares (+0.22 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 2 (180 degrees)
Shield Speed: 0.66 rotation/sec
Shield Stats:
- 590 Health (+12 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 14 Defense
Max Duration: 18.5 Seconds
On Equip:
+2 Speed
MP Cost: 110
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 1%
Headpiece of Lost Memory, Tier 4
A golden headpiece with a magnificent black design in the center, whose origins lie with a lost spirit.
Held Effect
+17 Defense in 2 Squares (+0.26 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 2 (180 degrees)
Shield Speed: 0.66 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 640 Health (+15 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 16 Defense
Max Duration: 20 Seconds
On Equip:
+3 Speed
MP Cost: 120
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 2%
Headpiece of High Praise, Tier 5
A dazzling golden headpiece with a bright white design, glowing with warmth and power.
Held Effect
+19 Defense in 2.25 Squares (+0.3 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 3 (120 degrees)
Shield Speed: 0.66 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 725 Health (+19 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 18 Defense
Max Duration: 22.5 Seconds
On Equip:
+4 Speed
MP Cost: 130
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 3%
Headpiece of Majesty, Tier 6
A most amazing headpiece with a bright and immaculate design made from the scales of Pyrr.
Held Effect
+20 Defense in 2.25 Squares (+0.35 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 3 (120 degrees)
Shield Speed: 1 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 755 Health (+22 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 18 Defense
Max Duration: 24 Seconds
On Equip:
+4 Speed
+2 Dexterity
MP Cost: 135
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 4%
Splendorous Headpiece, Tier 7
A flawless headpiece of mithril that contains many scales of the illusive Ivory Wyvern. The Wyvern’s magic is beyond compare.
Held Effect
+22 Defense in 2.4 Squares (+0.43 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 3 (120 degrees)
Shield Speed: 1 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 840 Health (+25 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 20 Defense
Max Duration: 25 Seconds
On Equip:
+5 Speed
+3 Dexterity
+2 Vitality
+2 Wisdom
MP Cost: 145
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 5%
Headpiece of the Ultimatum, Tier 8
A dark and mysterious headpiece with a black rim and a blue interior. Many rumors surround its its very existence.
Held Effect
+24 Defense in 2.4 Squares (+0.43 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields: 3 (120 degrees)
Shield Speed: 1 rotation/sec
Shield Stats:
- 890 Health (+28 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 22 Defense
Max Duration: 25 Seconds
On Equip:
+6 Speed
+3 Dexterity
+3 Vitality
+3 Wisdom
MP Cost: 155
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 6%
All tiered shields in order.
Untiered Abilities
Mark of the Warlord
Filled with a blazing design of an insatiable flame, this black headpiece serves as a reminder of the atrocities of war.
Held Effect
+10 Attack in 1.5 Squares (+0.2 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Damaging to Self
Armor Broken to Self
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Spawns a Flame instead of a Shield
Does not block projectiles
Flames: 1
Flame Speed: 0.5 rotations/sec
Shots: 2
Amplitude: 0.5
Frequency: 2
Damage: 180 - 250
Range: 4.15
Rate of Fire: 2 Shots/sec (+0.1 Shots/sec for every 5 Wis past 40)
Shot Speed: 14
Shots hit multiple targets
Shield Duration: 8 Seconds
On Equip:
+5 Attack
+3 Dexterity
-3 Speed
MP Cost: 130
Cooldown: 2 Seconds
Fame Bonus: 5%
Drops from Shaitan the Advisor
This headpiece is meant to be a whole lot of offense rather than Defense. That’s why the Held effect not only grants Attack instead of Defense, but also has a flame that will not block projectiles but fire them back at enemies. It also grants exceptional offensive stats.
Titan’s Headpiece
A bright and shining headpiece created by magical entities within a forbidden place; it is filled with types of magic that would not be seen elsewhere.
Held Effect
Slowed to Self
Dazed to Self
Damaging to Self
Armored to Self
+15 Defense in 3 Squares (+0.4 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Summons a pillar
Shields circle pillar instead of player
Shields: 4 (90 degrees)
Shield Speed: 0.1 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 1225 Health (+42 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 32 Defense
Max Duration: 15 Seconds
On Equip:
+7 Defense
-2 Dexterity
MP Cost: 150
Cooldown: 5 Seconds
Fame Bonus: 6%
Drops from the Marble Colossus
This headpiece is meant to be a stationary defense rather than one that follows you. Because of this, it can provide protection to other players besides yourself in a very beneficial way, since they do have the highest Health of all shields. It also lasts less time than tiered shields, and while it only gives 15 Defense for its Held Effect, it starts within 3 squares.
Upon using this Headpiece, it will spawn the pillar and the shields around the pillar at the same time. They will stand 1 tile away from the pillar at all times, and will only circle the pillar, nothing else. Once all of the shields are destroyed, the pillar will be as well, enabling the cooldown. (This is the only shield that is bigger than the others, at 1.5x the size. Pillar stays the same size as with Marble Seal.)
Guardian’s Pendant
A bold and very sturdy headpiece that seems to resemble the face of a Stone Guardian, strangely.
Held Effect
+15 Speed to Self
+12 Defense in 2.5 Squares (+0.3 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
+75 Maximum HP in 2.5 Squares (+0.3 squares for every 6 Wis past 40)
-10 Dexterity to Self
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Fires a projectile that marks one target
Summons statues to surround target
Projectile Range: 6
Projectile Speed: 11
Statues: 3 (120 degrees)
Statue Speed: 18
Statue Stats:
- 650 Health (+25 for every 5 Vit past 25)
- 40 Defense
Statue Alive Effect:
Slowed for 1 Second to marked enemy
Statue Death Effect:
Cursed for 1.5 Seconds to marked enemy
Heals other Statues to 650
Heals 60 Health in 6 squares
Statues persist until dead
On Equip:
+3 Defense
+3 Speed
+2 Attack
-25 Maximum MP
MP Cost: 150
Cooldown: 15 Seconds (no additional time)
Fame Bonus: 6%
Drops from Stone Guardian
This headpiece used to be known as “Crusader’s Headpiece".
This headpiece is a special kind of unique.
Its activated effect does not immediately spawn a sort of protection; instead, it will fire one non-damaging projectile towards the cursor until it disappears or hits something, and upon hitting an enemy, you will summon three statues to circle your target.
Until all three statues are around your target in a triangular formation, they will be invulnerable and do nothing. Once they have reached their positions, even if moving, one of them will chant one of these lines:
“For the emperor!”
“The emperor reigns supreme!”
“For {player name}!”
They will then begin to circle the enemy for one second while invulnerable. After that one second, they will all fire one red bolt (as seen above) at the marked enemy and Slow it for one second. They will be vulnerable for 5 seconds, and if they are not killed then, they will repeat this process.
Upon death, they will do a number of actions, as listed above. They curse the target for 1.5 seconds, heal the other statues, and heal all nearby allies for 60 HP. The others will then move 6 speed faster and begin their phases again after being “stationary" for 2 seconds.
Its held effect is also a mixed effect. It makes you quicker, still gives defense to group, and also gives health to the group. This may prove to be fairly handy in some situations.
You only have a 15 second cooldown for this ability, rather than it stacking with the cooldown of shields disappearing, due to their persistence until death.
Mechanical Generator
A headpiece of pure, technological madness from the hands of Dr. Terrible. It emits a faint light and has unusual properties.
Held Effect
Immune to Status Effects
Slowed to Self
Dazed to Self
+12 Wisdom in 2 Squares (+0.2 for every 6 Wis past 40)
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields negate pierce
Shield Stance: 2 tiles from user
Shields: 2 (180 degrees)
Shield Speed: 1.5 rotations/sec
Shield Stats:
- 935 Health (+30 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 0 Defense
Max Duration: 18 Seconds
On Equip:
+35 Maximum MP
+6 Wisdom
+2 Vitality
MP Cost: 125
Cooldown: 2 Seconds
Fame Bonus: 5%
Drops from Dr. Terrible
This headpiece does something that no other headpiece will do for its Activated Effect: it negates pierce. This can be a big change in defending, though it comes with a drawback: the shields will be much farther out than the others, at twice the distance, and though they have more health, they have zero defense. This can be either beneficial or detrimental, depending on how its used. It also gives Wisdom in its Held Effect radius rather than Defense, which can help other classes, and it makes you immune to any status effect while hindering your movement and firing speed.
Upon using the Mechanical Generator, both of the shields will spawn 2 tiles from the user rather than one. Because of this, there is much more open area between you and these two shields.
Note: This also applies to the Sukuinishi No Okurimono, as they have the same stance.
Headpiece of the Slime Lord
A vile and foul-smelling headpiece that comes from a dark place deep underground.
Held Effect
Slowed to enemies in 2.4 Squares (+0.3 squares for every 8 Wis past 40)
Slowed to Self
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Spawns a totem that drops slime
Does not block projectiles
Totems: 1
Totem Speed: 0.5 rotations/sec
Rate of Fire: 3 shots/sec
Damage: 80 - 90
Ignores defense of target
Shots hit multiple targets
Duration: 1.5 Seconds
Slime Effect:
Slowed for 1.2 Seconds (+0.1 seconds for every 8 Wis past 40)
On Equip:
+4 Defense
-5 Speed
Max Duration: 15 Seconds
MP Cost: 140
Cooldown: 3 Seconds
Fame Bonus: 5%
Drops from Gulpord the Slime God
This headpiece was inspired by the idea by @Disisstupi, where rather than blocking shots or shooting projectiles at enemies, it leaves behind a trail much like the Slimes in the Toxic Sewers. It carries the effect of the Golden Slime, since the Brown Slime’s effect would do nothing to enemies. It’ll be hard to land every single one of the trail pieces on an enemy unless you perfectly circled them, so it doing too much damage isn’t an issue. It also swaps out a stat bonus on the Held Effect to instead give Slowed to any enemy that is nearby, making this more tactical.
Untiered shields and etc in order.
Seinaru Senshi ST Set
(“Holy Warrior” in Japanese, roughly)
Seigi No Ha (正義の刃), Set Tier
The fallen spirits of my brethren call to me and aid me in spirit. They fight alongside me every step of the way. This blade is my eye.
Damage: 145 - 195
Range: 4.86
Shot Speed: 17
Rate of Fire: 110%
Ignores target defense
On Equip:
+3 Speed
Fame Bonus: 5%
No drop yet
This katana boasts very high offensive powers and the ability to pierce armor, as well as slightly higher range, for a big downside: it does not pierce enemies. Because of this, it has a similar fate to the Crystal Wand, making it much better for singular targets.
(“Righteous Blade” in Japanese, roughly)
Sukuinishi No Okurimono (救い主の贈り物), Set Tier
The light above shines down on me in a call to arms. I listen to its call with no doubt in my mind. This gift is my hand.
Held Effect
Healing in 1.7 Squares (+0.15 Squares per 6 Wis past 40)
+15 Vitality in 1.7 Squares (+0.15 Squares per 6 Wis past 40)
Immune to Blind
Immune to Darkness
Drain 10 MP/sec
Activated Effect
Shields heal nearby allies
Shield Stance: 2 tiles from user
Shields: 2 (180 degrees)
Shield Speed: 1.5 rotations/sec
Shield Heal: 40 HP to nearest player every 1 Second
Shield Stats:
- 750 Health (+15 for every 5 Wis past 40)
- 20 Defense
On Equip:
+5 Wisdom
+5 Speed
Max Duration: 12 Seconds
MP Cost: 140
Cooldown: Default
Fame Bonus: 5%
No drop yet
This headpiece is much more focused on being priest-like than much else. It’s still able to defend, but its main focus is healing nearby allies. It also stands 2 tiles from the user, making it so that it’s more likely to heal allies than yourself as to prevent abuse. Its Held Effect also gives healing and Vitality to allies and yourself, and makes yourself immune to Blind and Darkness, which can be very helpful when they’re present.
(“Savior’s Gift” in Japanese, roughly)
Sukuinishi No Okurimono shield
Kami No Yoroi (神の鎧), Set Tier
Where there was hesitation, there is now only purpose. Where there was sin, there is now only righteousness. This armor is my pure heart.
On Equip:
+19 Defense
+3 Speed
+7 Wisdom
Fame Bonus: 4%
No drop yet
This heavy armor is immediately much more useful for both Paladin and Shogun than it would be for Knight or Warrior, but is still usable by all classes who can use it. It sacrifices some Defense for 3 Speed and a lot of Wisdom, making it a nice choice, even if not an amazing one at times.
(“Armor of Divinity” in Japanese, roughly)
Fukanen’na Ishi (不完全な石), Set Tier
The truth of my beliefs shines true through this golden gemstone. I have come to accept my imperfections. This ring is my peace of mind.
On Equip:
+50 Maximum HP
+8 Wisdom
+5 Defense
+5 Speed
Fame Bonus: 4%
No drop yet
This ring is a blessing for any class that needs Wisdom for their ability. Not only does it give great Defense, decent Health and even Speed, it gives 8 Wisdom. Even classes that do not necessarily benefit from Wisdom would find benefit in this ring, as the Speed mixed with the Defense and Health can prove to be very beneficial.
(“Imperfect Stone” in Japanese, roughly)
Full Set Bonus:
+50 Maximum HP
+25 Maximum MP
+5 Attack
+2 Defense
+5 Speed
+10 Vitality
Full Bonus(set bonus and equip stats):
+100 Maximum HP
+25 Maximum MP
+5 Attack
+26 Defense
+21 Speed
+10 Vitality
+20 Wisdom
Last things to do:
- ST shot for full set
- ST skin
- Final tweaks
Special Thanks:
Demaratus, for sparking the idea of having shields flash to indicate when they are going to disappear.
Ladoodee, for suggesting a new Tier 6 description as well as inspiring the crisper descriptions that the tiered headpieces have. Too bad I scrapped it.
DarkDaemon, for talking about the Defense equivalent to the Knight, which inspired me to balance out the Defense values.
TannerLG, for suggesting the base Defense be changed to 25(despite being changed later and then changed back now) and for suggesting the decrease of Shield base health.
Wink, who pointed out the fact Shogun is a title rather than an actual fighter type. Too bad it got changed back.
MarchStar, for translating the ST set name for me, as well as a suggestion for the descriptions of the Seigi No Ha and Headpiece of Resilience and the new Seigi No Ha shot.
Atrapper, for suggesting to change it to a Leather class. (Along with the others who voted for it in the poll.) Too bad it’s Heavy again.
Harryvvvvv, who inspired the shield reduction and removal of Shield Defense’s Wis mod.
DreadHerod, for the new Kami no Yoroi description and the new Mechanical Generator description. Too bad Generator’s is ditched.
Disisstupi, for giving the idea of the Headpiece of the Slime Lord.
Pepus and the RotMG Ideas Discord, for helping with the newer and better ST items.
Bledixon, for making the coding aspect of the Shogun (somewhat) possible and the GIFs.
