- For the Oblivion shield, see Spellbreaker.
Spellbreaker is a Daedric Artifact given to the player by Peryite upon completion of The Only Cure quest.
Description
Spellbreaker is a unique shield both in design and enchantment. When blocking, it produces a Ward-like effect that protects the user from 50 points of magic damage, but doesn't increase the Armor Rating.
The effect refreshes itself every second that the user is blocking, though it takes a small amount of time to get the ward to charge up (About a second). The upside to that is the fact the ward remains for another 1 second after the user stops blocking.
The Spellbreaker Ward effect is extremely useful in fighting dragons as it will block all of the breath attack. The ward also protects against any other types of shouts that Draugr may use.
Smithing
It can be improved using Dwarven Metal Ingots, but the Dwarven smithing perk does not allow it to go past Flawless without Fortify Smithing Enchantments.
Notes
- Guards will comment on this shield if you have it equipped saying such things as "Your shield, it's Dwarven made isn't it? But it seems so much...more." and "That's a mighty fine shield! And not mere Dwarven, is it?"
- Spellbreaker is counted as a Heavy Armor piece.
- Spellbreaker also appeared in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Bugs
- Equipping Spellbreaker (Exquisite) along with a player-enchanted shock damage Ebony Mace (Legendary) and activating Spellbreakers ward effect will severely slow time. While in this slow time, most actions, including things like opening containers and even moving your characters view, are severely slowed. Attacking and movement are the only things not impaired by this glitch, which makes combat with any enemy extremely one-sided, as they will barely be able to move while you are free to attack them unhindered by 'slow time'. To exit 'slow time', simply rest for at least one hour (the action is slowed but it still works) or pass through any door to a new region. [confirmation needed, see Talk]
- The type of weapon does not affect whether the above mentioned bug triggers, this user had an unenchanted deadric (Legendary) sword equipped when the bug triggered. (Confirmation is needed to determine whether the bug is linked to the Quick Reflexes perk)
External links
- A Detailed video walkthough is available
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