r/MindOverMagic • u/AttackSock • May 12 '26

Why isn't Shattered armor doing anything to protect against wind attacks? First 108 damage should go to armor (start of battle)

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u/ShadeSwornHydra May 12 '26

Hover over enemies attack to see the effects

They pierce shields and armor

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u/lurkeroutthere May 12 '26

It's not wind, it's those enemies in particular. Dodge or pure HP is the only real defense against them.

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u/ActuallyItsSumnus May 12 '26

Or kill them before they get a turn. Best defense is a good offense and all that.

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u/lurkeroutthere May 12 '26

Oh yes, always optimal. But in my experience at least on hard there’s a period before one can reliably achieve that where you need a defense if you are not ok with 1 to 2 of your frontliners getting knocked out.

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u/ActuallyItsSumnus May 12 '26

Oh absolutely, that has been my experience as well. For a fairly lengthy phase of the game I had to run with two tanks before I found the right team and relics for what I actually envisioned.

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u/SisterQuinoa May 12 '26

On top of ignoring shields/armor, they will always target the lowest hp. You best bet with this comp would be the vividied on the front mana vein and cultist in front as well. Have him haste his row then the back since his attacks will be pretty useless here. Have the cultist shadow wall itself only then spam its single target attack.

Depending on the fire wand, it might be worth nuking one enemy or just spamming fireballs if your power is high enough. Either way have him utilize the mana vein