Kogbold Cower Shield

A large sheet of plating intended to be used as a blast shield in explosives testing. When confronted with intruders some of the more cowardly Kogbolds choose to use them to protect themselves while fleeing.

Tier	UT
MP Cost	100
On Equip	+5 SPD, +5 VIT
Effect(s)	Stunned for 2.5 seconds Shots hit multiple targets Ignores defense of target
Shots	3
Damage	325–400 (average: 362.5)
Total Damage	975–1200 (average: 1087.5)
Projectile Speed	16 tile(s)/second
Lifetime	0.4 second(s)
Range	3.2 tiles
Acceleration	-1000 tiles/second² after 0.2 seconds
Max/Min Speed	5 tiles/second
Reactive Proc(s)	On ability use: Gain DEF boost (+15 DEF) to self and nearby players for 4 seconds. Overpressure: Fires 5 additional shots when Slowed, Confused or Paralyzed. Damage: 325-400
Cooldown	0.5 second(s)
XP Bonus	7%
Soulbound
Feed Power	950
Forging Cost	45 / 120 / 135 / 1560 / 1 / 1 UT(s)
Dismantling Value	15 / 40 / 45

Loot Bag
Drops From	Factory Control Core

Blueprint
Obtained Through	???

Notes:
This shield provides no innate DEF bonus, relatively low damage despite its armor-piercing shots, and 0.5 less seconds of Stun that makes it more difficult to permastun targets. In exchange, it grants a significant SPD and DEF buff when used along with a passive SPD/VIT buff, which grants the user great mobility while making up for the previous DEF loss, albeit temporarily. Because of this, it’s highly effective for rushing, or when a sudden burst of mobility is needed to dodge an attack or retreat.

When the user is inflicted by Slowed, Confused, or Paralysis, the Cower Shield will fire an additional 5 shots, significantly increasing its damage and the ease of landing the Stun. Although this is unreliable as a main damage option, it can help escape from enemies in a pinch.

History
Prior to Exalt Version 3.3.5.0 (Mar 2023), this item granted +15 SPD and DEF to self on ability use.

Shields