Morrowind talk:Fire Shield

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[edit] Accuracy

Although the game text says otherwise, Elemental Shields don't actually seem to affect AR at all. They just provide resistance and hurt nearby opponents.

Does it mean that walking around in a town with, say Fire Shield 50pts on Self will hurt the townsmen and make them attack you? 88.222.53.221 10:31, 2 July 2009 (UTC) YoursTrully

No, it only hurts them when they attack you. --Gaebrial 10:34, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Proximity?

Can anybody confirm that the elemental shields damage people/creatures simply standing nearby? I always thought damage was only inflicted if they attacked you - maybe even only if they hit you. --Gaebrial 03:31, 4 September 2007 (EDT)

[edit] Calculation

When taking fire damage with Fire Shield active, is there maybe a default minimum of 1 point reduction in damage, regardless of the damage dealt and strength of your shield? I'm wondering if the net total is rounded up or down, and whether it's really worth bothering to shield yourself with fewer than 10 points (or even at all against lesser fire-using opponents. . .example: will a 5 point Fire Shield make *any* difference against a Shalk doing 3-6 fire damage?) Thanks