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Legate at 21:11, 14 January 2026

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	'''Artifacts capable of casting Fire Shield:'''		'''Artifacts capable of casting Fire Shield:'''
	* {{swh\|{{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}\|(none)}}		* {{swh\|{{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}\|(none)}}
			'''Damage Increases:'''
			* {{Ss\|Sorcery}}
			* {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}}
			<ul class="onlyhota"><li>{{Hn\|Adrienne\|0=}} {{withmaped}}{{-wh}}</li>
			<li>{{Cn\|Argali}} adjacency {{wh}}</li></ul>
			'''Damage Reductions:'''
			* [[Spell damage reduction]]
			* {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}}

	{{user commentary\|		{{user commentary\|

Legate at 15:56, 9 January 2026

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	\| school = Fire Magic		\| school = Fire Magic
	\| level = 4		\| level = 4

Legate at 15:49, 9 January 2026

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	\| school = Fire Magic		\| school = Fire Magic
	\| level = 4		\| level = 4

Sanust at 15:48, 4 January 2026

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	It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.		It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.

	All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}		All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed. However, in HotA 1.8.0 {{-wh}}, this feature was added back again.}}

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.

Phasma at 20:15, 3 January 2026

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	It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.		It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.

	All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|~~Efreet~~\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}		All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.

Sanust at 05:06, 20 December 2025

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Imahero at 04:54, 26 August 2025

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	All friendly unit fire shields (from hero magic, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.		All friendly unit fire shields (from hero magic, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.
	As of HotA 1.7.1, the boost to ~~{{hv\|~~Efreet Sultan~~\|EfreetSultan}}~~'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.		As of HotA 1.7.1, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an innate fire shield equivalent to the basic fire shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an innate fire shield equivalent to the basic fire shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.
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	{{user commentary\|		{{user commentary\|
	=== Tactics ===		=== Tactics ===
	Fire Shield has good synergy with defensive spells like [[Shield]] or [[Stone Skin]], since damage returned is based on damage dealt to shielded target pre mitigation. Spells like [[Cure]], [[Animate Dead]], or [[Resurrection]] will help to keep shielded troop alive for longer. ~~{{hv\|~~Vampire Lord\|~~VampireVampireLord\|text=~~Vampire Lords}} in particular might be better served with [[Counterstrike]], as Fire Shield damage does not heal/resurrect their casualties and lowers their potential healing.		Fire Shield has good synergy with defensive spells like [[Shield]] or [[Stone Skin]], since damage returned is based on damage dealt to shielded target pre mitigation. Spells like [[Cure]], [[Animate Dead]], or [[Resurrection]] will help to keep shielded troop alive for longer. [[Vampire Lord\|Vampire Lords]] in particular might be better served with [[Counterstrike]], as Fire Shield damage does not heal/resurrect their casualties and lowers their potential healing.

	Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.		Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.

	Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel\|Dispelling]] it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. ~~{{hv\|~~Iron Golem\|~~IronGolem\|text=~~Iron Golems}}' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a ~~{{hv\|~~Serpent Fly~~\|SerpentFly}}~~ or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.		Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel\|Dispelling]] it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. [[Iron Golem\|Iron Golems]]' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a [[Serpent Fly]] or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.

	Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like ~~{{hv\|~~Griffin\|~~text=~~Griffins}} or ~~{{hv\|~~Vampire Lord\|~~VampireVampireLord\|text=~~Vampire Lords}}. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].		Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like [[Griffin\|Griffins]] or [[Vampire Lord\|Vampire Lords]]. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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Imahero at 02:16, 24 August 2025

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	All friendly unit fire shields (from hero magic, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.		All friendly unit fire shields (from hero magic, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.
	As of HotA 1.7.1, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.		As of HotA 1.7.1, the boost to {{hv\|Efreet Sultan\|EfreetSultan}}'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an innate fire shield equivalent to the basic fire shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an innate fire shield equivalent to the basic fire shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.
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Imahero at 03:58, 22 August 2025

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	Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.		Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.

	Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel\|Dispelling]] it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. {{hv\|Iron Golem\|~~StoneGolemIronGolem~~\|text=Iron Golems}}' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a {{hv\|Serpent Fly\|~~SerpentFlyDragonFly~~}} or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.		Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel\|Dispelling]] it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. {{hv\|Iron Golem\|IronGolem\|text=Iron Golems}}' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a {{hv\|Serpent Fly\|SerpentFly}} or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.

	Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like {{hv\|Griffin~~\|GriffinRoyalGriffin~~\|text=Griffins}} or {{hv\|Vampire Lord\|VampireVampireLord\|text=Vampire Lords}}. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].		Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like {{hv\|Griffin\|text=Griffins}} or {{hv\|Vampire Lord\|VampireVampireLord\|text=Vampire Lords}}. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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Imahero at 19:46, 21 August 2025

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	{{user commentary\|		{{user commentary\|
	=== Tactics ===		=== Tactics ===
	Fire Shield has good synergy with defensive spells like [[Shield]] or [[Stone Skin]], since damage returned is based on damage dealt to shielded target pre mitigation. Spells like [[Cure]], [[Animate Dead]], or [[Resurrection]] will help to keep shielded troop alive for longer. [[Vampire Lord~~]]s~~ in particular might be better served with [[Counterstrike]], as Fire Shield damage does not heal/resurrect their casualties and lowers their potential healing.		Fire Shield has good synergy with defensive spells like [[Shield]] or [[Stone Skin]], since damage returned is based on damage dealt to shielded target pre mitigation. Spells like [[Cure]], [[Animate Dead]], or [[Resurrection]] will help to keep shielded troop alive for longer. {{hv\|Vampire Lord\|VampireVampireLord\|text=Vampire Lords}} in particular might be better served with [[Counterstrike]], as Fire Shield damage does not heal/resurrect their casualties and lowers their potential healing.

	Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.		Because its damage is pretty much unavoidable, Fire Shield can be used as psychological warfare tool to present unwinnable situation to opponent - either ignore the shielded troop and possibly let it run wild, or take almost guaranteed heavy losses trying to kill it in melee if they cannot remove the Fire Shield or deal with the shielded stack in non-melee way.

	Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel]]~~ling~~ it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. [[Iron Golem~~]]s~~' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a [[Serpent Fly]] or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.		Countering Fire Shield generally means either [[Dispel\|Dispelling]] it, ignoring the Fire Shielded stack by either spells like [[Blind]], [[Slow]] or just hoping it will not deal too much damage if left unchecked, or circumventing its mechanic by using ranged attacks and damage spells instead of melee. Otherwise prepare to take at least some losses, unless attacking with high health troops that might not be killed by Fire Shield damage. [[Protection from Fire]] greatly decreases power of Fire Shield. {{hv\|Iron Golem\|StoneGolemIronGolem\|text=Iron Golems}}' magic resistance is at highly effective against Fire Shield - Fire Shield is considered as magical damage, so their damage reduction passive ability will sharply cut it down. Also, sending a {{hv\|Serpent Fly\|SerpentFlyDragonFly}} or Dragon Fly to attack a unit with Fire Shield will result in it getting dispelled.

	Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like [[Griffin~~]]s~~ or [[Vampire Lord~~]]s~~. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].		Fire Shield is best used on stacks that are going to be attacked often in melee, like {{hv\|Griffin\|GriffinRoyalGriffin\|text=Griffins}} or {{hv\|Vampire Lord\|VampireVampireLord\|text=Vampire Lords}}. It only works in melee, so it is of limited use against ranged troops. This spell works very well with [[Counterstrike]], adding extra damage that ignores most damage reductions to retaliation and doesn't count against limit of counterattacks per turn, and ensuring the attacker will take at least some damage even if they destroy your stack completely. This also means Fire Shield is great against high level melee troops (as shown in Examples section), as it makes "clean" sweeping enemy stacks up impossible by reflecting part of their usually high damage back to them, and ignoring their high [[defense]].

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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	It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.		It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.

	All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}		All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed. However, in HotA 1.8.0 {{-wh}}, this feature was added back again.}}

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.

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	It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.		It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.

	All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|~~Efreet~~\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}		All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreeti\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.

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	\| a_effect = {{gt\|25%}} of hand-to-hand damage inflicted on target, allied troop is counter-inflicted on attackers of the troop.		\| a_effect = {{gt\|25%}} of hand-to-hand damage inflicted on target, allied troop is counter-inflicted on attackers of the troop.
	\| e_effect = {{gt\|30%}} of hand-to-hand damage inflicted on target, allied troop is counter-inflicted on attackers of the troop.		\| e_effect = {{gt\|30%}} of hand-to-hand damage inflicted on target, allied troop is counter-inflicted on attackers of the troop.
	}} Target allied stack gains a shield of fire, that damages all units trying to attack it in [[melee]]. Damage is based on damage done to enchanted unit, considering all attack bonuses of the attacker but not considering all defensive bonuses (Armorer, Attack-Defense difference(negative number), Shield etc) of the enchanted unit, as well as [[Luck\|Bad Luck]]. If the enchanted unit is totally destroyed, only the damage needed to kill it is used as a base for calculations.		}} Target allied stack gains a shield of fire, that damages all units trying to attack it in [[melee]]. Damage is based on damage done to enchanted unit, considering all attack bonuses of the attacker but not considering all defensive bonuses (Armorer, Attack-Defense difference(negative number), Shield etc) of the enchanted unit{{showwithhota\|, as well as [[Luck\|Bad Luck]]{{-wh}}}}. If the enchanted unit is totally destroyed, only the damage needed to kill it is used as a base for calculations.

	Fire Shield damage is considered spell like, as such, it is not affected by Luck or other attack modifiers. However, it is reduced by [[Golem]]'s [[spell damage resistance]].		Fire Shield damage is considered spell like, as such, it is not affected by Luck or other attack modifiers. However, it is reduced by [[Golem]]'s [[spell damage resistance]].
	Damage taken by the enchanted unit must be greater than 3 or the ~~fire shield~~ will have no effect.		Damage taken by the enchanted unit must be greater than 3 or the Fire Shield will have no effect.

	It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not ~~fire~~ magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s, CAN take damage from this spell.		It should be noted, that even creatures that are normally immune to magic, but not Fire magic, for example {{Cn\|Black Dragon}}s, {{Cn\|Gold Dragon}}s or {{Cn\|Magic Elemental}}s{{-wa}}, '''CAN''' take damage from this spell.

	All friendly unit ~~fire shields~~ (from hero magic, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.		All friendly unit Fire Shields (from hero magic{{showwithhota\|, from {{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}{{-wh}}}} and {{Cnu\|Efreet\|Efreet Sultan}}) can be strengthened via {{An\|Orb of Tempestuous Fire}} and {{Ss\|Sorcery}}, but weakened by {{Sn\|Protection from Fire}} spell.{{showwithhota\| As of HotA 1.7.1{{-wh}}, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.}}
	As of HotA 1.7.1, the boost to [[Efreet Sultan]]'s Fire Shield ability due to hero abilities such as hero magic and orbs has been removed.

	{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an ~~innate fire shield~~ equivalent to the ~~basic fire shield~~. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.		{{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s have an natural Fire Shield equivalent to the Basic Fire Shield. When affected by a Fire Shield spell, only the stronger Fire Shield takes effect.

	'''Creatures immune to the damage from Fire Shield:'''		'''Creatures immune to the damage from Fire Shield:'''
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	'''Creatures with natural Fire Shield:'''		'''Creatures with natural Fire Shield:'''
	* {{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s (Basic level)		* {{Cn\|Efreet Sultan}}s (Basic level)
			'''Artifacts capable of casting Fire Shield:'''
			* {{swh\|{{An\|Ironfist of the Ogre}}\|(none)}}

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