Cause that would be the best combo ever.
Speaking of Avatar's Codex (Mage Fist)... I never gave it much of a chance before but I've been toying with it a lot since it was changed (into Avatar's Codex, whilst not actually being changed... technically, but yeah) and I find it to be extremely good. The great thing about it is that focusing your build around it works for any class (though possibly less so with the new Bloodmage) and it synergizes so well with damage reduction, making the Shield a superior prep to things like Perseverance Badge (also, a use for Platemail for non-vampires!?) It's what I used to unlock the Vicious Token with all 3 classes. It's also excellent with Dwarves, since durability becomes so important with everything retaliating. I have to say it's the most interesting (and dare I say fun) item in the entire game.