Magic shield effects

[Psycho]

Originally Posted by Graeme Dice

If it checks MR, as you claim, then you should be able to produce a debug log demonstrating this with about a minute of work with the debug mod.

Do your own homework.

Originally Posted by Kadelake

Would it be possible to see the game mechanics in the debug log? It would be great if someone familiar with the log would test vine shields, eye shields and the Medusa shield.

You can. Start Dominions with dom3 -dd and you will see shield effects being checked against MR in the log.

Originally Posted by Gregstrom

Some shield effects have surprisingly good pen - I've seen some noted as pen 12 previously on the forum.

All basic MR checks are made against penalty of 12 (shields, mind burns, paralysis, etc). You really shouldn't trust your manual.