The shield of scales seemed like a plausible candidate for an avatar, I think I've nearly concluded my search for it without success but I'll document a bit here:
Tested various variations on this but general idea is to be as serpenty as possible.
Outfit:
Hat: wolfman mask (for fangs)
Weapon: serpent knuckles
Offhand: shield of scales
Shirt: scaled vest
Pants: interlocked scales
Gadget: jade amulet (just for -ED; also tried animatronic snake)
Recently noting that the chain of techniques only works if [3] Shield Block actually blocks damage, but then I thought, what if I did a 5-long chain after having given the opponent the numbing neurotoxin effect? Midgard Heavy Guard (Unarmed) are pretty good for this as they have enough HP that you can attack them and still be alive by round 3.
You present your shield and its scaled pattern unfolds into a writhing mass of serpents. They sink their venomous fangs into the guard for 23 etheric damage.
The guard lobs a gas canister at you. You inhale a bit of the gas and begin coughing hard, taking 7 direct damage.
The guard punches you, throwing the whole weight of its body behind it and dealing 1 melee damage.
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You let Eclipse expand into the pattern of a massive serpent that strikes at the guard for 12 etheric damage.
The guard raises its armored limbs into a defensive position.
You urge the massive serpent on with your shield. It sinks its venomous fangs into the guard for 31 etheric damage.
The guard punches you, throwing the whole weight of its body behind it and dealing 1 melee damage.
The serpent coils around you, shielding its master.
The guard slams into you and deals 1 melee damage before you can fend off the attack, but the serpent blocks all of the damage
You urge your serpent forward. It strikes out at the guard for 27 stealth damage.
The guard bears down on you for 2 melee damage.
You lunge at the guard alongside your massive serpent, dealing it 32 stealth damage.
Nothing there.
Possible avenues:
- very long shot: doing above with Ocean's Touch (from Shield of Scales effect description: "Your shield rests in your hands, humming with power. Its scales do not spread over your body, but they do inspire your mind, finding endless new ways to defend yourself." What if you have scales on your body?
- Doing [something] with Shield of Scales effect ("Your shield rests in your hands, humming with power" could be a hint.).