Crown of Thorns
Vine CircletQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (79-103)+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 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: Helmets
Vine CircletQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: (79-103)+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers
+5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits
Pain AttunementLift it lightly, don it slow.
The spikes point out and in, you know.

Unique | 5x Chaos Orb |
6x Alchemy Shard
4x Alteration ShardMetadata
Item class: Helmets
Crown of Thorns is a unique Vine CircletVine CircletEnergy Shield: 6
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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
Upgrade paths
This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:
Amount | Ingredient | General Notes | Type |
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1 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Eternal Labyrinth EnchantmentMany sought the Goddess' blessing. Few survived the Labyrinth to receive it. ![]() | random helmet with an Eternal Labyrinth enchantment | Automatic |
7 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Influenced ItemOne who is blinded by their past may only see a sliver of the present. ![]() | random influenced item | Automatic |
8 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Two-Implicit CorruptedDiscovery can lead to beauty, or it can lead to ruin. ![]() | random two-implicit corrupted item | Automatic |
4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() close your eyes, and pray to the gods for a pleasant surprise. ![]() | random item | Automatic |
1 | ![]() Item drops after killing # monstersUnique ItemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters. ![]() | random item | Automatic |
1 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | random divination card set exchange | Automatic |
Usage in upgrade paths
This item is used by upgrade paths or vendor recipes to create the following items:
Outcome | Amount | Ingredient | General Notes | Type |
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![]() Vine CircletQuality: +20% Energy Shield: (211-259)Requires Level 52+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield +(110-130) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers +5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits Pain AttunementLet it pierce you, let blood flow. Make more room for the soul to grow. ![]() | 1 | ![]() 1x ![]() ![]() ![]() | Prophecy reward | Manual |
1 | ![]() Vine CircletQuality: +20% Energy Shield: (79-103)+(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers +5 Physical Damage taken from Attack Hits Pain AttunementLift it lightly, don it slow. The spikes point out and in, you know. ![]() |
Legacy variants
Crown of Thorns has a legacy variant.
Version Discontinued | Modifiers |
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1.2.0
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+(12-24) to maximum Energy Shield Reflects 5 Physical Damage to Melee Attackers Take 5 Physical Damage when Hit by Attacks Pain Attunement |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.2.0 |
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0.9.6 |
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