Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns
Vine CircletEnergy Shield: (157-235)+(150-225) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+25 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain AttunementLift it lightly, don it slow.
The spikes point out and in, you know.

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6x Alchemy Shard
4x Alteration ShardMetadata
Item class: Helmet

Crown of Thorns is a unique Vine CircletVine CircletEnergy Shield: (7-10).

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.

Item acquisition

Crown of Thorns can drop anywhere. It can be chanced.

Recipes

Crown of Thorns can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
3	Sambodhi's WisdomSambodhi's Wisdom3Armour Quality: +30%No blade conquers sin; guide a sinner to virtue, unveil their lost sight— your eyes, too, see in everyone the inner child, no matter their might.	Random armour with 30% quality	A
7	PrejudicePrejudice7Item Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present.	Random influenced item	A
6	Costly CurioCostly Curio6Item Double-Influenced Item"Oh no, I couldn't possibly afford this fine artefact. I'm... just looking."	Random double-influenced item	A
8	Arrogance of the VaalArrogance of the Vaal8Item Two-Implicit CorruptedDiscovery can lead to beauty, or it can lead to ruin.	Random two-implicit corrupted item	A
4	Jack in the BoxJack in the Box4ItemTurn the crank, close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise.	Random item	A
1	Singular IncubatorSingular IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Unique item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.	Random item	A
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Legacy variants

Crown of Thorns has legacy variants.

Version discontinued	Stats Compare each legacy variant to the current variant. Stat line – Same as current variant Stat line – Different from current variant
3.19.0	+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers +5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits Pain Attunement
1.2.0	+(12-24) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers +5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits Pain Attunement

Version history

Before the removal of the prophecy system in version 3.17.0, Crown of Thorns could be upgraded to Martyr's CrownMartyr's Crown
Vine CircletEnergy Shield: (117-140)Requires Level 52+(150-225) to maximum Energy Shield
+(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+25 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 prophecy, 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..

Version	Changes
3.19.0	Now grants +150-225 to maximum Energy Shield (previously +60-80). Now has +25 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits (previously +5). Existing versions of this item can be updated to the new values with a Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it..
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.