Parrying
(Magic Item Compendium, page 40)
Price (Item Level): 8,300 gp (12th)
Body Slot: Weapon
Caster Level: 15th
Aura: Strong; (DC 22) enchantment
Activation: —
Weight: —
The detailed engravings on this shiny weapon appear to spin and jump about. Even when grasped, it twitches and bucks.
A parrying weapon allows you to discern events an instant into the future, granting you a +1 insight bonus to AC. The weapon makes you so adept at parrying that it grants you a +1 insight bonus on saving throws. The bonuses are granted whenever you hold the weapon, even if you are flat-footed.
Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, divine protection (SC 70) or defensive precognition (EPH 124).
Cost to Create: 4,000 gp (plus 300 gp for base item), 320 XP, 8 days.