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A magic item for use in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition tabletop role-playing game. This is a homebrew magic item created by Cloaks and Capes.

Spark Kite Shield

Armor (shield), very rare (requires attunement)

“A large kite shield with several reflective, mirror-like plates arranged on the front. Despite looking like glass they are much stronger, and can store magical energy within them. When these plates are charged they release small jolts of lightning that jump around the front of the shield.”

Your Speed increases by 10 feet.

You have Resistance to Lightning damage while wielding this shield, and you can cast the Lightning Bolt spell without expending a spell slot. Once you cast it you cannot do so again until the next dawn.

Arcane Battery. Whenever you are targeted by a spell or magical effect that requires a saving throw and fail, you can use your Reaction to halve the damage and gain one spark charge in the shield. When you cast the Lightning Bolt spell, you can expend a number of charges to increase the damage by 1d6 per charge. The shield holds a number of charges equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

Mastercraft Armor. You gain a bonus to your AC score equal to half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down).

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