Homunculus
Hierophant Trophy
Defense: 177-213 (varies)(Base Defense: 58-70)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 72%
(Necromancer Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
40% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%
All Resistances +40
+2 To Curses Skills (Necromancer Only)
Darkforce Spawn
Bloodlord Skull
Defense: 357-417 (varies)(Base Defense: 103-148)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 32%
(Necromancer Only)
+140-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-3 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Curses (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+30% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
Homonculus is the jack-of-all-trades shield. It can be used in every scenario. Basically its a neutral shield. It does do good against some classes (if you are skilled as a dueler. If you just plain suck at dueling, not even the best shield in the world could save you from dying) such as bowazons, and most melee characters (Bone Armor SHOULD protect you, and if you're good, minimal DR would only be necessary in the most extreme cases) and it even does well versus elemental characters (Sorceress come to mind).
Darkforce Spawn, on the other hand, is more of a specialty shield. I use this against classes that don't require resistances nor blocking (Other Bone Necromancers and Hammerdins who both use magical damage). When coupled with other certain few items, you can attain high end damage while still attaining 125% Faster Cast Rate (you can throw out the resistances as they won't be needed in duels such as these). My setup for NvN or Nv Hammerdins is as follows:
Weapon: Ethereal 'White' Lich Wand (+3 Bone Spirit, +3 Bone Spear, +3 Teeth)
Shield: Darkforce Spawn
Helmet: Dire Circlet (+2 Necromancer Skills, 20% Faster Cast Rate)
Armor: 'Enigma' Breastplate
Gloves: Magefist
Boots: Marrowwalk
Belt: Arachnid Mesh
Amulet: Storm Circlet
Ring: Stone of Jordan
Ring: Stone of Jordan
Bone Spirit (Level 50): 6119 - 6507
Bone Spear (Level 52): 6759 - 7089
Teeth (Level 50): 1390 - 1734
Reach the 56% Faster Hit Recovery breakpoint through charms (and/or Shael your circlet if you want)
Both shields have their uses. Also, there is the Stormshield which would come in handy in combination with your Bone Armor against Wind Druids you cannot seem to outmuster. Well, I'm done with my long reply, okay bye.
