Lightning Shield (Morrowind)

Lightning Shield is a magical effect, alchemical effect, and a spell that creates a shield of electricity around the target's body. The shield increases resistance to Shock Damage, and inflicts damage upon nearby adversaries. Despite the in-game description, this effect does not increase the target's armor rating. Lightning Shield is a member of the Alteration school of magic, governed by Willpower. Its base Magicka cost is 3 points.

This effect's magnitude directly corresponds to the increase in shock resistance (e.g., if the target has 20% shock resistance and uses a 10-point effect, the result is 30% shock resistance for the duration). Ten percent of the effect's magnitude corresponds to the damage dealt to nearby opponents.

Comparison to Oblivion
In, Lightning Shield is an effect, and Shock Shield is a spell. The effect increases shock resistance and damages nearby opponents, but does not increase armor rating.

In, Shock Shield is an effect, and Lightning Shield is a spell. The effect increases shock resistance and armor rating, but does not damage nearby adversaries.

Creatures
The following creatures have the ability to cast Lightning Shield:

Spells
The following spells consist of a Lightning Shield effect. They may include additional effects. See articles for details.

Merchants
The following spell merchants are purveyors of a spell consisting of a Lightning Shield effect:

 * This person's services are available to faction members of a sufficient rank only.

Items
The following items consist of a Lightning Shield effect. They may include additional effects. See articles for details.

Weapons
Weapon damage varies by attack type (chop, slash, or thrust). Refer to individual articles for detailed information.

Appearances

 * (As Shock Shield)
 * (As Shock Shield)