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* Shield-maidens are [[square]] creatures, so players of [[semi]]s and [[pure]]s can take advantage of their low [[TD]] by casting [[CS]]-based offensive spells.
* Shield-maidens are [[square]] creatures, so players of [[semi]]s and [[pure]]s can take advantage of their low [[TD]] by casting [[CS]]-based offensive spells.
* Shield-maidens have a pretty high rate of blocking physical attacks with their shields when unhindered, so setup abilities like [[Sunder Shield]], [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)]], anything that inflicts [[Blinded]], anything that knocks prone, and so forth are recommended. Alternatively, [[Brawling|unarmed combat]] can't be blocked.
* Shield-maidens have a pretty high rate of blocking physical attacks with their shields when unhindered, so setup abilities like [[Sunder Shield]], [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)]], anything that inflicts [[Blinded]], anything that knocks prone, and so forth are recommended for primarily physical combatants. Alternatively, [[Brawling|unarmed combat]] can't be blocked.
;Bards
;Bards
* [[Vibration Chant (1002)]] works twice and will often leave them helpless or dead.
* [[Vibration Chant (1002)]] works twice and will often leave them helpless or dead.

Revision as of 19:57, 21 May 2022

Brawny gigas shield-maiden
Level 106
Family family creatures
Body Type [[]]
Area(s) Found Hinterwilds
BCS Yes
HP
Speed
Attack Attributes
Physical Attacks
Spear 556-566 AS
Combat Maneuvers
Shield Trample
Defense Attributes
Armor
Metal Breastplate ASG 17
Defensive Strength (DS)
Melee ?
Ranged ?
Bolt ?
Unarmed Defense Factor
UDF ?
Target Defense (TD)
Bard Base 377-380
Cleric Base ?
Empath Base ?
Paladin Base ?
Ranger Base ?
Sorcerer Base ?
Wizard Base ?
Minor Elemental 462
Major Elemental ?
Minor Spiritual ?
Major Spiritual ?
Minor Mental ?
Other Unique Abilities
?
Treasure Attributes
Coins ?
Gems ?
Magic Items ?
Boxes ?
Skin ?
Other gigas
Voluptuous and sturdy of build, the gigas shield-maiden has the musculature of a seasoned fighter and the cool gaze of a practiced tactician.  Towering at nearly thirty feet in height, the shield-maiden moves with a dangerous grace.  The armor she wears is not ornate, but it shines like hammered gold and barely makes a sound as she moves.

Hunting Strategies

General Advice
  • Shield-maidens are square creatures, so players of semis and pures can take advantage of their low TD by casting CS-based offensive spells.
  • Shield-maidens have a pretty high rate of blocking physical attacks with their shields when unhindered, so setup abilities like Sunder Shield, Aura of the Arkati (1614), anything that inflicts Blinded, anything that knocks prone, and so forth are recommended for primarily physical combatants. Alternatively, unarmed combat can't be blocked.
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