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Axeblock

(Magic Item Compendium, page 7)

Price (Item Level): 4,150 gp (9th)
Body Slot: Armor or shield
Caster Level: 7th
Aura: Moderate; (DC 18) abjuration
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The surface of this item appears serrated, sporting hundreds of tiny, knifelike edges.

An axeblock shield or suit of armor magically turns away slashing weapons, such as axes and most swords. While wearing armor or carrying a shield that has this property, you gain damage reduction 5/bludgeoning or piercing.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, stoneskin.
Cost to Create: 2,000 gp (plus 150 gp for base item), 160 XP, 4 days.