Bronze Scales is a Common relic that applies Thorns 3 at combat start. Since enemies take 3 damage every time they attack, it shines against multi-hit foes. In trash fights, passive damage alone can finish some enemies and streamlines early combats. But in late Acts and boss fights Thorns 3 is negligible, and the relic does nothing on turns the enemy doesn't attack. It's a middle-of-the-road Common — pick something stronger when available. Against multi-hit bosses or Elites, though, it can do more than expected.
Character Rating
| Character |
Rating |
Comment |
| Ironclad |
C |
Helps passive damage but contributes little to overall damage |
| Silent |
C+ |
Poison plus Thorns fits a passive-damage build |
| Defect |
C |
Passive damage stacks with Lightning Orb |
| Necrobinder |
C |
Doesn't apply to hits taken by minions, so limited use |
| Regent |
C |
Fine with a defensive playstyle |
