XP 1000 GP 10000 The brooch of shielding appears to be a piece of silver or gold lewelry, usually (90%) without gems inset, which is meant to fasten a cloak or cape. It has the property, however, to absorb [[Magic Missile]] of the sort generated by spell, wand, or other magic device. A brooch can absorb up to 101 hit points of magic missile damage before it melts and becomes useless. Its use can, normally be determined only by means of a [[Spells/Magic User/1st Level MU/Detect Magic|Detect Magic]] spell and then experimentation.