Orb of Vulnerability

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Template:Miscellaneous artifacts

Artifacts (by class)
Treasure
t Amulet of the Undertaker
t Badge of Courage
t Bird of Perception
t Bow of Elven Cherrywood
t Breastplate of Petrified Wood
t Cape of Conjuring
t Cards of Prophecy
t Centaur's Axe
t Charm of Mana
t Clover of Fortune
t Collar of Conjuring
t Crest of Valor
t Dragonbone Greaves
t Glyph of Gallantry
t Helm of the Alabaster Unicorn
t Hourglass of the Evil Hour
t Ladybird of Luck
t Legs of Legion
t Mystic Orb of Mana
t Necklace of Swiftness
t Pendant of Death
t Pendant of Dispassion
t Pendant of Free Will
t Pendant of Holiness
t Pendant of Life
t Pendant of Total Recall
t Quiet Eye of the Dragon
t Ring of Conjuring
t Ring of Vitality
t Shield of the Dwarven Lords
t Skull Helmet
t Speculum
t Spirit of Oppression
t Spyglass
t Still Eye of the Dragon
t Stoic Watchman
t Talisman of Mana
t Demon's Horseshoe  Horn of the Abyss
t Ring of Suppression  Horn of the Abyss
t Runes of Imminency  Horn of the Abyss
Minor
m Armor of Wonder
m Blackshard of the Dead Knight
m Boots of Speed
m Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane
m Buckler of the Gnoll King
m Crown of the Supreme Magi
m Dragon Wing Tabard
m Emblem of Cognizance
m Equestrian's Gloves
m Greater Gnoll's Flail
m Helm of Chaos
m Inexhaustible Cart of Ore
m Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber
m Loins of Legion
m Red Dragon Flame Tongue
m Rib Cage
m Ring of Life
m Scales of the Greater Basilisk
m Shield of the Yawning Dead
m Torso of Legion
m Vampire's Cowl
m Charm of Eclipse Horn of the Abyss
m Hideous Mask Horn of the Abyss
m Seal of Sunset Horn of the Abyss
m Shaman's Puppet Horn of the Abyss
Major
M Ambassador's Sash
M Angel Feather Arrows
M Arms of Legion
M Breastplate of Brimstone
M Cape of Velocity
M Dead Man's Boots
M Diplomat's Ring
M Dragon Scale Shield
M Endless Bag of Gold
M Endless Purse of Gold
M Everflowing Crystal Cloak
M Everpouring Vial of Mercury
M Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur
M Garniture of Interference
M Head of Legion
M Golden Bow
M Hellstorm Helmet
M Necklace of Dragonteeth
M Necklace of Ocean Guidance
M Ogre's Club of Havoc
M Orb of Driving Rain
M Orb of the Firmament
M Orb of Silt
M Orb of Tempestuous Fire
M Pendant of Courage
M Pendant of Negativity
M Pendant of Second Sight
M Recanter's Cloak
M Ring of Infinite Gems
M Ring of the Wayfarer
M Shackles of War
M Shield of the Damned
M Sphere of Permanence
M Statesman's Medal
M Surcoat of Counterpoise
M Sword of Hellfire
M Targ of the Rampaging Ogre
M Tunic of the Cyclops King
M Vial of Lifeblood
M Cape of Silence Horn of the Abyss
M Crown of the Five Seas Horn of the Abyss
M Pendant of Downfall Horn of the Abyss
M Ring of Oblivion Horn of the Abyss
M Royal Armor of Nix Horn of the Abyss
M Shield of Naval Glory Horn of the Abyss
M Trident of Dominion Horn of the Abyss
M Wayfarer's Boots Horn of the Abyss
Relic
R Angel Wings
R Armageddon's Blade Armageddon's Blade
R Boots of Levitation
R Boots of Polarity
R Celestial Necklace of Bliss
R Crown of Dragontooth
R Dragon Scale Armor
R Endless Sack of Gold
R Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment
R Lion's Shield of Courage
R Orb of Vulnerability
R Orb of Inhibition
R Sandals of the Saint
R Sea Captain's Hat
R Sentinel's Shield
R Spellbinder's Hat
R Sword of Judgement
R Thunder Helmet
R Titan's Cuirass
R Titan's Gladius
R Tome of Air Magic
R Tome of Earth Magic
R Tome of Fire Magic
R Tome of Water Magic
R Vial of Dragon Blood Armageddon's Blade
R Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss
R Plate of Dying Light Horn of the Abyss
R Sleepkeeper Horn of the Abyss
Combo
C Admiral's Hat Shadow of Death
C Angelic Alliance Shadow of Death
C Armor of the Damned Shadow of Death
C Bow of the Sharpshooter Shadow of Death
C Cloak of the Undead King Shadow of Death
C Cornucopia Shadow of Death
C Elixir of Life Shadow of Death
C Power of the Dragon Father Shadow of Death
C Ring of the Magi Shadow of Death
C Statue of Legion Shadow of Death
C Titan's Thunder Shadow of Death
C Wizard's Well Shadow of Death
C Diplomat's Cloak Horn of the Abyss
C Golden Goose Horn of the Abyss
C Ironfist of the Ogre Horn of the Abyss
C Pendant of Reflection Horn of the Abyss
Artifacts (by slot)
Helmet
C Admiral's Hat Shadow of Death
R Crown of Dragontooth
m Crown of the Supreme Magi
M Hellstorm Helmet
m Helm of Chaos
R Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment
t Helm of the Alabaster Unicorn
R Sea Captain's Hat
t Skull Helmet
R Spellbinder's Hat
R Thunder Helmet
M Crown of the Five Seas Horn of the Abyss
Necklace
t Amulet of the Undertaker
R Celestial Necklace of Bliss
t Collar of Conjuring
M Garniture of Interference
M Necklace of Dragonteeth
M Necklace of Ocean Guidance
t Necklace of Swiftness
M Pendant of Courage
t Pendant of Death
t Pendant of Dispassion
t Pendant of Free Will
t Pendant of Holiness
t Pendant of Life
M Pendant of Negativity
M Pendant of Second Sight
t Pendant of Total Recall
M Statesman's Medal
M Pendant of Downfall Horn of the Abyss
C Pendant of Reflection Horn of the Abyss
Torso
C Armor of the Damned Shadow of Death
m Armor of Wonder
M Breastplate of Brimstone
t Breastplate of Petrified Wood
R Dragon Scale Armor
C Power of the Dragon Father Shadow of Death
m Rib Cage
m Scales of the Greater Basilisk
R Titan's Cuirass
M Tunic of the Cyclops King
R Plate of Dying Light Horn of the Abyss
M Royal Armor of Nix Horn of the Abyss
Weapon
C Angelic Alliance Shadow of Death
m Blackshard of the Dead Knight
t Centaur's Axe
m Greater Gnoll's Flail
M Ogre's Club of Havoc
m Red Dragon Flame Tongue
M Sword of Hellfire
R Sword of Judgement
R Titan's Gladius
C Titan's Thunder Shadow of Death
R Armageddon's Blade Armageddon's Blade
C Ironfist of the Ogre Horn of the Abyss
M Trident of Dominion Horn of the Abyss
Shield
m Buckler of the Gnoll King
M Dragon Scale Shield
R Lion's Shield of Courage
R Sentinel's Shield
M Shield of the Damned
t Shield of the Dwarven Lords
m Shield of the Yawning Dead
M Targ of the Rampaging Ogre
M Shield of Naval Glory Horn of the Abyss
Ring
M Diplomat's Ring
m Equestrian's Gloves
M Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur
t Quiet Eye of the Dragon
t Ring of Conjuring
M Ring of Infinite Gems
m Ring of Life
C Ring of the Magi Shadow of Death
M Ring of the Wayfarer
t Ring of Vitality
t Still Eye of the Dragon
M Ring of Oblivion Horn of the Abyss
t Ring of Suppression Horn of the Abyss
m Seal of Sunset Horn of the Abyss
Cape
M Ambassador's Sash
R Angel Wings
t Cape of Conjuring
M Cape of Velocity
C Cloak of the Undead King Shadow of Death
m Dragon Wing Tabard
M Everflowing Crystal Cloak
M Recanter's Cloak
M Surcoat of Counterpoise
m Vampire's Cowl
M Cape of Silence Horn of the Abyss
C Diplomat's Cloak Horn of the Abyss
Feet
R Boots of Levitation
R Boots of Polarity
m Boots of Speed
M Dead Man's Boots
t Dragonbone Greaves
R Sandals of the Saint
M Wayfarer's Boots Horn of the Abyss
Miscellaneous
M Angel Feather Arrows
M Arms of Legion
t Badge of Courage
t Bird of Perception
t Bow of Elven Cherrywood
C Bow of the Sharpshooter Shadow of Death
m Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane
t Cards of Prophecy
t Charm of Mana
t Clover of Fortune
C Cornucopia Shadow of Death
t Crest of Valor
C Elixir of Life Shadow of Death
m Emblem of Cognizance
M Endless Bag of Gold
M Endless Purse of Gold
R Endless Sack of Gold
M Everpouring Vial of Mercury
t Glyph of Gallantry
M Golden Bow
M Head of Legion
t Hourglass of the Evil Hour
m Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber
m Inexhaustible Cart of Ore
t Ladybird of Luck
t Legs of Legion
m Loins of Legion
t Mystic Orb of Mana
M Orb of Driving Rain
R Orb of Inhibition
M Orb of Silt
M Orb of Tempestuous Fire
M Orb of the Firmament
R Orb of Vulnerability
M Shackles of War
t Speculum
M Sphere of Permanence
t Spirit of Oppression
t Spyglass
C Statue of Legion Shadow of Death
t Stoic Watchman
t Talisman of Mana
R Tome of Air Magic
R Tome of Earth Magic
R Tome of Fire Magic
R Tome of Water Magic
m Torso of Legion
R Vial of Dragon Blood Armageddon's Blade
M Vial of Lifeblood
C Wizard's Well Shadow of Death
m Charm of Eclipse Horn of the Abyss
t Demon's Horseshoe Horn of the Abyss
C Golden Goose Horn of the Abyss
m Hideous Mask Horn of the Abyss
R Horn of the Abyss (artifact) Horn of the Abyss
t Runes of Imminency Horn of the Abyss
R Sleepkeeper Horn of the Abyss
m Shaman's Puppet Horn of the Abyss
Orb of Vulnerability
Orb of Vulnerability Class: relic
Slot: miscellaneous
Cost: 25000 Gold
Effect: During combat, this orb negates the natural magic resistance of all creatures on the battlefield.
You meet an old Wizard friend of yours traveling in the opposite direction. He presents you with a gift: An orb that allows nearby magic resistant creatures to be harmed by magic.

Orb of Vulnerability is a relic class artifact equipped in the miscellaneous slot. While equipped, the orb negates natural Magic Resistance of all creatures. While not mentioned in the description, the orb also negates the Resistance secondary skill and any resistance granted by the Garniture of Interference and/or its components. Does not negate Golem's spell damage resistance.

Relic class artifacts cannot be purchased from Artifact Merchants.

Only the Orb of Vulnerability can negate the Black Dragon's resistance.

How does the Orb of Vulnerability work

First, let’s start with the fact that the Orb doesn’t work the same way for its owner and opponent: the owner can cast spells that could not be casted previously on both his own and enemy troops. The enemy also gets the opportunity to cast spells that could not be casted previously but only on the troops of the owner of the Orb. Example:

  • Red hero has Gold Dragons, Efreet Sultans and the Orb of Vulnerability.
  • Blue hero has Black Dragons, Efreet Sultans, but doesn't have the Orb of Vulnerability.
  • Red hero casts Armageddon which deals damage to everyone on the battlefield.
  • Blue hero casts Armageddon which deals damage only to Red troops (i.e. Armageddon resistance of Blue's Efreet Sultans and Black Dragons is not negated).
  • Red hero can resurrect Gold Dragons.
  • Blue hero cannot resurrect Black Dragons.

From the description of this artifact, it might seem that if it is available, you can cast any spells on any creatures. But this is not true. Creatures partially retain immunity to certain spells or their groups. The following table shows what happens when using this artifact. In the second column, for clarity, indicated all spells to which creatures are immune, and in the third column the spells, to which this or that creature remained immune, even with the Orb. A dash in this column means that the artifact really removed all the immunity of this creature and allows you to cast all spells on it. The table, of course, did not take into account the obvious things - the inability to cast the Death Ripple and Resurrection spells on the undead, and the inability to cast the Animate Dead and Destroy Undead spells on the living.

Creature Spell immunity Spell immunity with the Orb of Vulnerability
Stone Gargoyle Obsidian Gargoyle  Resurrection, Sacrifice Resurrection, Sacrifice
Stone Golem Iron Golem Gold Golem Diamond Golem 
Automaton Sentinel Automaton Dreadnought Juggernaut Steel Golem  Horn of the Abyss
Resurrection, Sacrifice, Blind, Berserk, Frenzy, Hypnotize, Mirth, Sorrow Resurrection, Sacrifice, Mirth, Sorrow, Frenzy (only the Orb owner is able to cast)
Giant Titan  Blind, Berserk, Frenzy, Hypnotize, Mirth, Sorrow, Forgetfulness Frenzy (only the Orb owner is able to cast)
Green Dragon  All 1-3 level spells -
Gold Dragon  All 1-4 level spells -
Troglodyte Infernal Troglodyte  Blind, Petrify Blind, Petrify
Red Dragon  All 1-3 level spells -
Black Dragon  All spells -
Efreeti Efreet Sultan  Fire spells, Efreet Sultan Fire Shield, Magic Arrow Efreet Sultan Fire Shield
Mummy  Necropolis creatures Resurrection, Sacrifice, Blind, Berserk, Frenzy, Hypnotize, Mirth, Sorrow, Bless, Curse, Forgetfulness (only in  Horn of the Abyss) Resurrection, Sacrifice, Blind, Mirth, Sorrow, Bless, Curse, Frenzy (only the Orb owner is able to cast)
Elemental Resurrection, Sacrifice, Blind, Berserk, Frenzy, Hypnotize, Mirth, Sorrow, Forgetfulness Resurrection, Sacrifice, Mirth, Sorrow, Frenzy (only the Orb owner is able to cast)
Air Elemental Storm Elemental  Meteor Shower -
Water Elemental Ice Elemental  Ice Bolt, Frost Ring -
Fire Elemental Energy Elemental  Fire spells, Efreet Sultan Fire Shield, Magic Arrow Efreet Sultan Fire Shield
Earth Elemental Magma Elemental  Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, Armageddon, Titan's Lightning Bolt -
Magic Elemental  All spells -
Phoenix  Fire spells, Efreet Sultan Fire Shield, Magic Arrow Efreet Sultan Fire Shield
Nymph Oceanid  Horn of the Abyss Ice Bolt, Frost Ring -
Fangarm  Horn of the Abyss Blind, Berserk, Frenzy, Hypnotize, Mirth, Sorrow Frenzy (only the Orb owner is able to cast)
Azure Dragon  All 1-3 level spells -

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Orb of Vulnerability can give a huge advantage against enemy creatures with strong magical resistance, but it can also be used to strip allied troops immunities. For example, with the Orb Black Dragons can be resurrected. However, the Orb of Vulnerability can be a double-edged sword if the enemy has a strong damage spell, and can destroy the infamous Dragogeddon tactic unless you have Armageddon's Blade.


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