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Shimmer Scale
Deflection	Accuracy	Type
+ 6	--	Small Shield
Shield Engagement: +1 enemies Engaged Deflection: +5 All Defences against Fire attacks Scales: +10 All Defences against Gaze attacks

Shimmer Scale is a Shield in Pillars of Eternity 2.

This small shield is made from the scale of long-dead dragon, inlaid with mother of pearl and polished to a shine. It once belonged to xaurip warrior, who inherited it on the death of his clutch mother, who in turn inherited it from her tribe's shaman, who was gifted it by the dragon their tribe worshipped in recognition of his devotion... It's yours now.

Shimmer Scale Location/Acquisition

Location: Cavern of Xaur Tuk-Tuk
- Acquisition: Dropped from Warchief Rauki in the Cavern of Xaur Tuk-Tuk

Shimmer Scale Quality

Players can only upgrade a Unique Shield's Quality to a higher tier level. Upgrading the Quality only affects its Deflection by 2 points.

Fine

+2 Deflection
Cost: 1,000
Ingredients needed:
- Pyrite x1
- Ta Ondra Tara x1
- Peridot x1

Exceptional

+4 Deflection
Cost: 5,000
Ingredients needed:
- Peridot x1
- Ta Ondra Tara x1
- Pyrite x1

Superb

+6 Deflection
Cost: 15,000
Ingredients needed:
- Peridot x1
- Ta Ondra Tara x1
- Pyrite x1

Legendary

+8 Deflection
Cost: 30,000
Ingredients needed:
- Reagent x1
- Adra Ban x2
- Emerald x2

Shimmer Scale Unique Enchantment Upgrades

Enchantments play a vital role in a player's equipment, these Enchantments provide different special effects that can be used as an advantage in battle. Some Unique Shields carry multiple Enchantments that players may equip and some Unique Shields only has one Enchantment. These Enchantments can only be found in Unique Items and can be upgraded if needed.

Players can unlock all of the upgrades listed for a Unique Shield's Enchantment, however, some upgrades replace the current enchantment, and some can be stacked as bonus effects. By doing this, players must have the required ingredients and sufficient Copper Pands (CP) to be able to craft their preferred upgrade.

Possible Upgrades below. You can choose only one.

Polished Scales

Mirrored Scales	Warped Scales
Replaces: Polished Scales +10 all Defenses against Gaze attacks, 50% chance to Reflect against Gaze attacks	Replaces: Polished Scales Immunity to Gaze attacks
Cost: 3,000 Ingredients needed: Living Steel x1, Scales x1, Pyrite x1	Cost: 3,000 Ingredients needed: Carapace x1, Scales x1, Pyrite x1

Thermal Deflection

Thermal Ablation	Thermal Reflection
Replaces: Thermal Deflection +2 Burn Armor Rating, +5 all Defenses against Fire attacks	Replaces: Thermal Deflection +5 all Defenses against Fire attacks, 20% chance to Reflect against Fire attacks
Cost: 3,000 Ingredients needed: Ooze Plasma x1, Primal Rock x1, Pyrite x1	Cost: 3,000 Ingredients needed: Ta Ondra Tara x1, Rahi Pods x1, Pyrite x1