Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns is a unique Vine CircletVine CircletEnergy Shield: 6.

Mechanics

The Pain Attunement mod has the same effect as the Pain Attunement keystone. Taking the keystone in addition to equipping this item will impart no additional benefit.

Fated version

Crown of Thorns can be upgraded to Martyr's CrownMartyr's Crown
Vine CircletQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (211-259)Requires Level 52+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
+(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain AttunementLet it pierce you, let blood flow.
Make more room for the soul to grow. by fulfilling the Pleasure and PainPleasure and PainA single thorn slips through stretched skin; pain turns to power.You will defeat Shavronne while holding Crown of Thorns.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character. prophecy.

Divination card

• A set of 4 Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank,
  close your eyes,
  and pray to the gods
  for a pleasant surprise. can be exchanged for a random unique item.

Legacy variants

Crown of Thorns has a legacy variant.

Version Discontinued	Modifiers
1.2.0	+(12-24) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers Take 5 Physical Damage when Hit by Attacks Pain Attunement

Version history

Version	Changes
1.2.0	Crown of Thorns now grants 60-80 flat energy shield. Existing versions of the item will change to a value in the new range if a Divine Orb is used on it.
0.9.6	Introduced to the game.