Meteor shields

[ChrisB]

How much area do they protect? would like to know because my AOO is getting quite large. I'm going to start building underground though as to avoid extensive damage to my most precious buildings (i.e. smeltery)

[Watson_777]

By default one will cover a 41 chunk area. You can, however, upgrade it by right clicking its sides with Red Meteor Gems. A total of 4 will get you a fully upgraded shield. However, I'm not sure how much land the upgrades progressively cover, but I do know that a fully upgraded shield covers a huge amount.

[ChrisB]

thanks for the info!

[James S]

There are also Meteor Shield Test Torches. Put one meteorite chip over a stick. Creates 4. You can place these and if they glow green that area is protected, Just keep walking out from your shield and when the torches you place dont glow, that area is not protected.