Armor of the Damned

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Only available when the official expansion, The Shadow of Death, is installed.
Armor of the Damned
Armor of the Damned
Class: Combo
Slot: Torso
Cost: 12000 Gold
Event
You trip over the Armor of the Damned, dust it off, and stick it in your pack.
Effect
Casts Expert Slow, Curse, Weakness, and Misfortune for 50 rounds at the start of combat.
Component Effect
+3  Attack

+3  Defense

+2  Power

+2  Knowledge

Components
Skull Helmet
Rib Cage
Blackshard of the Dead Knight
Shield of the Yawning Dead
Blocked slots
Helmet

Weapon

Shield
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

The Armor of the Damned only casts its opening combat spells once an allied creature is able to take its turn; if a creature misses a turn due to low morale, the Armor of the Damned does not cast its spells until the next one is able to do so.

The Armor of the Damned's ability to cast  Slow,  Curse,  Weakness, and  Misfortune, can be mitigated by enemy creatures' immunity, Cursed Ground, or anti-magic artifacts. However, it works normally in Anti-Magic Garrisons.

Cuthbert Cuthbert, Olema Olema, Mirlanda Mirlanda, and Eanswythe Eanswythe's Horn of the Abyss specialties will affect the effect of  Weakness cast by the Armor of the Damned.

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Armor of the Damned is one of the weakest combination artifacts in the game in regards to stats alone (+3 attack, +3 defense, +2 power, +2 knowledge). Conversely, its effect is easily one of the most powerful, casting a total of four spells at Expert level, at no cost, and leaving the hero free to cast another spell on their action (so potentially 5 spells in a single turn). Of the spells cast, only Misfortune is subpar. Slow is one of the best spells in the game and Weakness and Curse are both fairly potent, especially combined.

Since it casts its spells only when your first unit becomes active, Armor of the Damned works best with a speedy unit stack and/or combat speed artifacts. If the enemy moves before you, they may haste their units or slow yours, and cripple your army before the Armor ever has a chance of activating.

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