The Iron Fortress (fated)

For the current version, see The Iron Fortress.

The Iron Fortress
Crusader PlateArmour: (1081-1382)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per 50 Strength
Chance to Block Spell Damage is Unlucky
+(60-120) to Strength
(80-100)% increased Armour
10% reduced Movement Speed
Strength's Damage Bonus instead grants 3% increased Melee
Physical Damage per 10 Strength"Stand steadfast in the face of destruction.
The Council cannot afford to falter."
- Mauritius, the Iron Heart

Acquisition
Drop disabledVendor Offer
12x Alchemy Shard
16x Alteration ShardMetadata
Item class: Body Armour

The Iron Fortress is a unique Crusader PlateCrusader PlateArmour: (601-691)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str.

Mechanics

• Strength's Damage Bonus instead grants 3% increased Melee Physical Damage per 10 Strength: This mod will also apply to Iron Grip, Iron Grip SupportIron Grip SupportProjectile, Physical, Support
  Icon: i
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Requires Level 18Supports attack skills that fire projectiles, making the increase to physical melee damage from strength also increase their physical projectile damage.Strength's Damage bonus applies to Projectile Attack Damage as well for Supported Skills
  Supported Skills deal (0-38)% increased Projectile Damage
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Projectile DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket., Iron Will and Iron Will SupportIron Will SupportSpell, Support
  Icon: w
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Requires Level 18Supports spell skills, making the increase to physical melee damage from strength also increase their spell damage.Strength's Damage bonus applies to all Spell Damage as well for Supported Skills
  Supported Skills deal (0-38)% increased Spell Damage
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket..

Item acquisition

The Iron Fortress is drop disabled.

Design attribution

The Iron Fortress was created by supporter LostArtz.

Version history

Before the removal of the prophecy system in version 3.17.0, the Iron Fortress was the fated version of Iron HeartThe Iron Fortress
Crusader PlateArmour: (1081-1382)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per 50 Strength
Chance to Block Spell Damage is Unlucky
+(60-120) to Strength
(80-100)% increased Armour
10% reduced Movement Speed
Strength's Damage Bonus instead grants 3% increased Melee
Physical Damage per 10 Strength"Stand steadfast in the face of destruction.
The Council cannot afford to falter."
- Mauritius, the Iron Heart (afterward renamed "The Iron Fortress"). It could be obtained by fulfilling the prophecy, Battle HardenedBattle HardenedThe eager warrior meets the Tyrant in battle. Outmatched and outwitted; he uses his strength to best his foe.You will defeat Tyrant or General Gravicius while holding Iron Heart.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character..

Version	Changes
3.17.0	Removed the Prophecy mechanic from the game, and moved many of its rewards to other content. Iron HeartThe Iron Fortress Crusader PlateArmour: (1081-1382) Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 59, 160 Str+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per 50 Strength Chance to Block Spell Damage is Unlucky +(60-120) to Strength (80-100)% increased Armour 10% reduced Movement Speed Strength's Damage Bonus instead grants 3% increased Melee Physical Damage per 10 Strength"Stand steadfast in the face of destruction. The Council cannot afford to falter." - Mauritius, the Iron Heart has been renamed to The Iron Fortress. It no longer has "8-12% Chance to Block Attack Damage" or "Cannot Block Spells". It now has "+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per 50 Strength", "Chance to Block Spell Damage is Unlucky", and "+60-120 to Strength". Existing items are unaffected by these changes. The old, fated version of The Iron Fortress can no longer be acquired.
3.5.0	Added 3D art.
3.4.0	Introduced to the game.