diff --git a/crawl-ref/docs/develop/levels/syntax.txt b/crawl-ref/docs/develop/levels/syntax.txt
index 14c435b699a..1a8f30e2b64 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/docs/develop/levels/syntax.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/docs/develop/levels/syntax.txt
@@ -988,7 +988,7 @@ MONS:     (list of monsters)
           Setting enchantments:
           ---------------------
           You may give a monster any number of enchantments. It may
-          start hasted, blind, have permanent DMsl, etc. The syntax is
+          start hasted, blind, have permanent RMsl, etc. The syntax is
           "ench:<name>:<degree>:<duration>" or "perm_ench:<name>:<degree>".
           The <degree> and <duration> fields may be omitted. Note that
           the enchantment will start the moment the monster is created and
diff --git a/crawl-ref/docs/options_guide.txt b/crawl-ref/docs/options_guide.txt
index a164f1df78f..01692a7f8d4 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/docs/options_guide.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/docs/options_guide.txt
@@ -1205,9 +1205,9 @@ spell_slot ^= <regex>:<list of spell letters>
         Examples:
         * if you want Apportation to be placed on A:
             spell_slot ^= Apportation:A
-        * if you want Deflect Missiles to be placed on r normally or R if
+        * if you want Ozocubu's Armour to be placed on r normally or R if
           r is unavailable:
-            spell_slot ^= Deflect:rR
+            spell_slot ^= Ozocubu's Armour:rR
         * if you want the first "Bolt" spell to be placed on a, even if
           there is already a non-bolt spell there:
             spell_slot ^= Bolt:+a
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/actor.h b/crawl-ref/source/actor.h
index 13af4591c0c..f21fff6a518 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/actor.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/actor.h
@@ -276,7 +276,9 @@ class actor
     virtual int shield_bypass_ability(int tohit) const = 0;
     virtual void shield_block_succeeded(actor *foe);
     virtual int missile_deflection() const = 0; // 1 = RMsl, 2 = DMsl
-    virtual void ablate_deflection() = 0;
+    virtual void ablate_deflection()
+    {
+    }
 
     // Combat-related virtual class methods
     virtual int unadjusted_body_armour_penalty() const = 0;
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/attribute-type.h b/crawl-ref/source/attribute-type.h
index 29727bc0a75..46132cba38f 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/attribute-type.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/attribute-type.h
@@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ enum attribute_type
     ATTR_BARBS_POW,            // How badly we are currently skewered
 #if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     ATTR_REPEL_MISSILES,       // Repel missiles active
-#endif
     ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES,     // Deflect missiles active
+#endif
     ATTR_PORTAL_PROJECTILE,    // Accuracy bonus during portal projectile
     ATTR_GOD_WRATH_XP,         // How much XP before our next god wrath check?
     ATTR_GOD_WRATH_COUNT,      // Number of stored retributions
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/book-data.h b/crawl-ref/source/book-data.h
index 30c58103184..f9bc05700d5 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/book-data.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/book-data.h
@@ -73,7 +73,6 @@ static const vector<spell_type> spellbook_templates[] =
     SPELL_CAUSE_FEAR,
     SPELL_VIOLENT_UNRAVELLING,
     SPELL_SILENCE,
-    SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
     SPELL_DISCORD,
 },
 
@@ -186,7 +185,6 @@ static const vector<spell_type> spellbook_templates[] =
 {   // Book of the Sky
     SPELL_SUMMON_LIGHTNING_SPIRE,
     SPELL_SILENCE,
-    SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
     SPELL_CONJURE_BALL_LIGHTNING,
     SPELL_TORNADO,
 },
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/da/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/da/items.txt
index fbc3a0814de..308fa473d59 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/da/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/da/items.txt
@@ -129,13 +129,6 @@ mener, at besværgelserne ikke funktionelt adskiller sig fra allerede kendte
 udgaver, men bogen er fortsat populær for sit bizarre billedsprog og sine
 kryptiske sidebemærkninger.
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-En grimoire, der indeholder et sortiment af magiske forbandelser og
-fortryllelser, som glimter og glitrer, når man bladrer i den. Den bedårende
-anakronistiske titel afspejler en tidligere, mere ufuldstændig forståelse af
-disse to magiske skoler.
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 En bog med magiske besværgelser.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/de/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/de/items.txt
index 7fb9c790756..3c11cb0cd96 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/de/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/de/items.txt
@@ -130,13 +130,6 @@ Zaubersprüche funktionell nicht anders als Einsen sind, die schon bekannt sind,
 aber das Buch bleibt für seine einzig bizarre Bilder und kryptische
 Abschweifungen interessant.
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-Ein Zauberbuch, das ein Sortiment von magischen Flüchen und Zaubern enthält,
-die Funkeln und Schimmer als die Seiten zugeworfen wird. Der wunderlich
-unzeitgemäße Titel reflektiert ein früheres, unvollständigeres geheimnisvolles
-Verständnis dieser zwei Schulen von Zauberei.
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 Ein Buch mit Zaubersprüchen.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fi/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fi/items.txt
index ae689321808..9bcb87ba22b 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fi/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fi/items.txt
@@ -115,13 +115,6 @@ käytännössä eroa mitenkään jo aiemmin tunnetuista loitsuista, mutta kirja
 edelleen suosiossa sen ainutlaatuisen eriskummallisen kuvaston ja kryptisten
 poikkeamien takia.
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-Tämä kirja sisältää valikoiman Manipulaatioita ja Lumouksia, ja sen sivut
-kimaltelevat ja hohtavat käännettäessä. Epätavallisen aikaan sopimaton otsikko
-kuvastaa aikaisempaa, epätäydellisempää ymmärrystä näistä kahdesta magian
-koulukunnasta.
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 Taikoja sisältävä kirja.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/items.txt
index 4e7fadefffe..2e3accf9709 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/items.txt
@@ -212,13 +212,6 @@ valoir que les sorts ne sont fonctionnellement pas différents de ceux déjà
 connus, mais le livre reste populaire pour l'extraordinaire bizarrerie de son
 imagerie et pour ses digressions cryptiques.
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-Un livre contenant un assortiment de Malédictions et de Charmes magiques qui
-crépitent et chatoient lorsque les pages sont tournées; Le titre quelque peu
-anachronique reflète une plus ancienne et incomplète compréhension de ces deux
-écoles de magie.
-%%%%
 book of envenomations
 
 Un livre de sorts qui brille d'une lumière verte. La première édition de ce
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/spells.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/spells.txt
index fd6289d340c..0e787cd386c 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/spells.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/fr/spells.txt
@@ -233,13 +233,6 @@ Debugging Ray spell
 
 Un rayon provoquant des dégâts massif (1500 pv) et qui touche toujours.
 %%%%
-Deflect Missiles spell
-
-Ce sort protège le sorcier de toutes attaques par projectiles, en les rendant
-plus facile à esquiver. Ce sort est extrêmement efficace contre les attaques
-mono-cible et pénétrantes. Chaque fois qu'un projectile est dévié, le sort
-risque d'expirer avec des chances plus faibles à haute puissance.
-%%%%
 Dig spell
 
 Ce sort forme des tunnels au travers la pierre brute.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/items.txt
index f136385892d..6a28e6e5511 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/items.txt
@@ -169,8 +169,8 @@ and cryptic digressions to describe spells drawn from the mystic's visions.
 %%%%
 book of enchantments
 
-A spellbook containing an assortment of powerful Hexes and Charms, which
-sparkles and shimmers as the pages are flipped.
+A spellbook containing an assortment of powerful Hexes, which sparkles and
+shimmers as the pages are flipped.
 %%%%
 book of fire
 
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ja/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ja/items.txt
index f5cba00edd4..960493c6a08 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ja/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ja/items.txt
@@ -118,12 +118,6 @@ book of dreams
 これらの呪文は機能的にはすでに知られているものと違いはないと主張する。しかし、
 この本はその比類なき奇妙な描写や謎めいた余談のため、依然として人気がある。
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-これはページがめくれるとかすかに輝く、呪術と秘術を詰め合わせた呪文書だ。
-奇妙で時代遅れの表題は、
-古い時代に2つの魔法領域が不完全で不可解な理解であったことを反映している。
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 これは魔法の呪文書だ。
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ko/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ko/items.txt
index 2857c884336..23c8ea4f3ac 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ko/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/ko/items.txt
@@ -124,12 +124,6 @@ book of dreams
 다를 게 없다고 주장하지만, 책에 그려진 굉장히 기묘한 그림들과 수수께끼 같은
 여담 덕분에 사람들 사이에서 유명하다.
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-책장을 넘길 때마다 반짝거리며 빛이 나는, 저주술과 매혹술에 대한 종합서적이다.
-이 시대착오적인 제목은, 저주술과 매혹술에 대한 불완전한 예전의 마법적 이해를
-상징한다.
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 평범한 마법책이다.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/spells.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/spells.txt
index 60eb24bcfe1..3b7b6dbef0f 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/spells.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/spells.txt
@@ -406,13 +406,6 @@ Debugging Ray spell
 
 Fires a ray which does massive damage (1500 hp) and always hits.
 %%%%
-Deflect Missiles spell
-
-Protects the caster from all kinds of projectile attacks, making them
-significantly easier to dodge. It is highly effective against both
-single-target and penetrating attacks. Each time a missile is deflected the
-spell has a chance of expiring, with a lower chance of expiry at high power.
-%%%%
 Dig spell
 
 Digs a tunnel through unworked rock.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/status.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/status.txt
index c77d44ea373..ec6ea9cb425 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/status.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/status.txt
@@ -59,11 +59,6 @@ RMsl status
 
 You repel missiles, improving your chance to evade them.
 %%%%
-DMsl status
-
-You deflect missiles, greatly improving your chance to evade them. This effect
-has a chance to expire with every projectile it deflects.
-%%%%
 Touch status
 
 Your attacks deal no damage, but have a chance of confusing monsters that they
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/zh/items.txt b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/zh/items.txt
index 93d1d1ecbae..e5a40ac59e7 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/zh/items.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/dat/descript/zh/items.txt
@@ -95,11 +95,6 @@ book of dreams
 虽然有些人批评说本书中收录的法术与已知的法术并无本质区别，
 本书奇特的文风与不拘一格的奇思妙想还是吸引了很多读者。
 %%%%
-book of enchantments
-
-本书中收录了一些妖术系和附魔系的法术。翻动的时候书页会发光，还会有小火花出现。
-本书的标题放在这个时代显得格格不入，这也反映了古代法师们对这两个学派的不了解。
-%%%%
 book of fixed level
 
 一本魔法书。
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-cast.cc b/crawl-ref/source/mon-cast.cc
index 976ee1d5de1..b3e96dd8d0c 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-cast.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-cast.cc
@@ -1864,7 +1864,9 @@ bool setup_mons_cast(const monster* mons, bolt &pbolt, spell_type spell_cast,
     case SPELL_SIREN_SONG:
     case SPELL_AVATAR_SONG:
     case SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES:
+#if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
+#endif
     case SPELL_SUMMON_SCARABS:
 #if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     case SPELL_HUNTING_CRY:
@@ -6645,11 +6647,6 @@ void mons_cast(monster* mons, bolt pbolt, spell_type spell_cast,
         mons->add_ench(mon_enchant(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES));
         return;
 
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        simple_monster_message(*mons, " begins deflecting missiles!");
-        mons->add_ench(mon_enchant(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES));
-        return;
-
     case SPELL_SUMMON_SCARABS:
     {
         const int num_scarabs = 1 + random2(mons->spell_hd(spell_cast) / 5 + 1);
@@ -7939,9 +7936,6 @@ static bool _ms_waste_of_time(monster* mon, mon_spell_slot slot)
     case SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES:
         return mon->has_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES);
 
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        return mon->has_ench(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES);
-
     case SPELL_CONFUSION_GAZE:
         return !foe || !mon->can_see(*foe);
 
@@ -8031,6 +8025,7 @@ static bool _ms_waste_of_time(monster* mon, mon_spell_slot slot)
     case SPELL_CONTROL_UNDEAD:
     case SPELL_DAZZLING_FLASH:
     case SPELL_REGENERATION:
+    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
 #endif
     case SPELL_NO_SPELL:
         return true;
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-ench.cc b/crawl-ref/source/mon-ench.cc
index ede04fac37d..7c7a32fb5a0 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-ench.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-ench.cc
@@ -935,11 +935,6 @@ void monster::remove_enchantment_effect(const mon_enchant &me, bool quiet)
             simple_monster_message(*this, " is no longer repelling missiles.");
         break;
 
-    case ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        if (!quiet)
-            simple_monster_message(*this, " is no longer deflecting missiles.");
-        break;
-
     case ENCH_RESISTANCE:
         if (!quiet)
             simple_monster_message(*this, " is no longer unusually resistant.");
@@ -2032,8 +2027,8 @@ static const char *enchant_names[] =
 #endif
     "sap magic", "shroud", "phantom_mirror", "bribed", "permabribed",
     "corrosion", "gold_lust", "drained", "repel missiles",
-    "deflect missiles",
 #if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
+    "deflect missiles",
     "negative_vuln", "condensation_shield",
 #endif
     "resistant", "hexed", "corpse_armour",
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.cc b/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.cc
index 0becc701803..0521ef81ee6 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.cc
@@ -96,7 +96,6 @@ static map<enchant_type, monster_info_flags> trivial_ench_mb_mappings = {
     { ENCH_SHROUD,          MB_SHROUD },
     { ENCH_CORROSION,       MB_CORROSION },
     { ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES,  MB_REPEL_MSL },
-    { ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES, MB_DEFLECT_MSL },
     { ENCH_RESISTANCE,      MB_RESISTANCE },
     { ENCH_HEXED,           MB_HEXED },
     { ENCH_BRILLIANCE_AURA, MB_BRILLIANCE_AURA },
@@ -1432,8 +1431,6 @@ vector<string> monster_info::attributes() const
         v.emplace_back("paralysed");
     if (is(MB_REPEL_MSL))
         v.emplace_back("repelling missiles");
-    if (is(MB_DEFLECT_MSL))
-        v.emplace_back("deflecting missiles");
     if (is(MB_FEAR_INSPIRING))
         v.emplace_back("inspiring fear");
     if (is(MB_BREATH_WEAPON))
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.h b/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.h
index 88c0215e594..14b41665952 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-info.h
@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@ enum monster_info_flags
 #if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     MB_BLEEDING,
 #endif
-    MB_DEFLECT_MSL,
 #if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     MB_PREP_RESURRECT,
 #endif
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-place.cc b/crawl-ref/source/mon-place.cc
index df6a45124fa..ee1598faecb 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-place.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-place.cc
@@ -1253,9 +1253,6 @@ static monster* _place_monster_aux(const mgen_data &mg, const monster *leader,
     if (mon->has_spell(SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES))
         mon->add_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES);
 
-    if (mon->has_spell(SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES))
-        mon->add_ench(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES);
-
     mon->flags |= MF_JUST_SUMMONED;
 
     // Don't leave shifters in their starting shape.
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/mon-spell.h b/crawl-ref/source/mon-spell.h
index 68e25cc02d3..f08113968ba 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/mon-spell.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/mon-spell.h
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ static const mon_spellbook mspell_list[] =
       {
        { SPELL_LIGHTNING_BOLT, 16, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_AIRSTRIKE, 32, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
-       { SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, 16, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
+       { SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES, 16, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
       }
     },
 
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ static const mon_spellbook mspell_list[] =
       {
        { SPELL_WIND_BLAST, 50, MON_SPELL_NATURAL | MON_SPELL_BREATH },
        { SPELL_AIRSTRIKE, 29, MON_SPELL_NATURAL },
-       { SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, 29, MON_SPELL_NATURAL },
+       { SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES, 29, MON_SPELL_NATURAL },
       }
     },
 
@@ -1762,7 +1762,7 @@ static const mon_spellbook mspell_list[] =
        { SPELL_MASS_CONFUSION, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_STRIP_RESISTANCE, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_HASTE, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
-       { SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
+       { SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_INVISIBILITY, 11, MON_SPELL_WIZARD | MON_SPELL_EMERGENCY },
       }
     },
@@ -1967,7 +1967,7 @@ static const mon_spellbook mspell_list[] =
        { SPELL_LIGHTNING_BOLT, 14, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_AIRSTRIKE, 14, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
        { SPELL_AIR_ELEMENTALS, 14, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
-       { SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, 14, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
+       { SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES, 14, MON_SPELL_WIZARD },
       }
     },
 
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/monster.cc b/crawl-ref/source/monster.cc
index 35f3692b75f..ca4d7a7a33a 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/monster.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/monster.cc
@@ -3174,9 +3174,7 @@ int monster::shield_bypass_ability(int) const
 
 int monster::missile_deflection() const
 {
-    if (has_ench(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES))
-        return 2;
-    else if (has_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES) || scan_artefacts(ARTP_RMSL))
+    if (has_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES) || scan_artefacts(ARTP_RMSL))
         return 1;
     else
         return 0;
@@ -3184,13 +3182,7 @@ int monster::missile_deflection() const
 
 void monster::ablate_deflection()
 {
-    // TODO: deduplicate this code
-    if (has_ench(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES))
-    {
-        if (one_chance_in(2 + spell_hd()))
-            del_ench(ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES);
-    }
-    else if (has_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES))
+    if (has_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES))
     {
         if (one_chance_in(2 + spell_hd()))
             del_ench(ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES);
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/player.cc b/crawl-ref/source/player.cc
index d6042667f9b..e13aa75bc27 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/player.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/player.cc
@@ -5613,9 +5613,6 @@ void player::shield_block_succeeded(actor *foe)
 
 int player::missile_deflection() const
 {
-    if (attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES])
-        return 2;
-
     if (get_mutation_level(MUT_DISTORTION_FIELD) == 3
         || you.wearing_ego(EQ_ALL_ARMOUR, SPARM_REPULSION)
         || scan_artefacts(ARTP_RMSL, true)
@@ -5627,19 +5624,6 @@ int player::missile_deflection() const
     return 0;
 }
 
-void player::ablate_deflection()
-{
-    if (attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES])
-    {
-        const int power = calc_spell_power(SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, true);
-        if (one_chance_in(2 + power / 8))
-        {
-            attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES] = 0;
-            mprf(MSGCH_DURATION, "You feel less protected from missiles.");
-        }
-    }
-}
-
 /**
  * What's the base value of the penalties the player receives from their
  * body armour?
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/player.h b/crawl-ref/source/player.h
index b2375a30b45..c48831bf3af 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/player.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/player.h
@@ -834,7 +834,6 @@ class player : public actor
     int shield_bypass_ability(int tohit) const override;
     void shield_block_succeeded(actor *foe) override;
     int missile_deflection() const override;
-    void ablate_deflection() override;
 
     // Combat-related adjusted penalty calculation methods
     int unadjusted_body_armour_penalty() const override;
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/dc-spells.txt b/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/dc-spells.txt
index 1e48119d148..6ef82ba2972 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/dc-spells.txt
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/dc-spells.txt
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 airstrike AIRSTRIKE
 chain_lightning CHAIN_LIGHTNING
 conjure_ball_lightning CONJURE_BALL_LIGHTNING
-deflect_missiles DEFLECT_MISSILES
 lightning_bolt LIGHTNING_BOLT
 repel_missiles REPEL_MISSILES
 shock SHOCK
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/gui/spells/air/deflect_missiles.png b/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/gui/spells/air/deflect_missiles.png
deleted file mode 100644
index a8876356d6b..00000000000
Binary files a/crawl-ref/source/rltiles/gui/spells/air/deflect_missiles.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spell-type.h b/crawl-ref/source/spell-type.h
index 2cd91beb63e..dac7d600f9d 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spell-type.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spell-type.h
@@ -132,7 +132,9 @@ enum spell_type : int
     SPELL_NECROMUTATION,
     SPELL_DEATH_CHANNEL,
     SPELL_SYMBOL_OF_TORMENT,
+#if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
     SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
+#endif
     SPELL_THROW_ICICLE,
     SPELL_GLACIATE,
     SPELL_AIRSTRIKE,
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-cast.cc b/crawl-ref/source/spl-cast.cc
index a72f903f65e..5add87a61b8 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-cast.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-cast.cc
@@ -1818,10 +1818,6 @@ static spret _do_cast(spell_type spell, int powc, const dist& spd,
     case SPELL_NECROMUTATION:
         return cast_transform(powc, transformation::lich, fail);
 
-    // General enhancement.
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        return deflection(powc, fail);
-
     case SPELL_SWIFTNESS:
         return cast_swiftness(powc, fail);
 
@@ -2348,6 +2344,7 @@ const set<spell_type> removed_spells =
     SPELL_CIGOTUVIS_EMBRACE,
     SPELL_DELAYED_FIREBALL,
     SPELL_REGENERATION,
+    SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
 #endif
 };
 
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-data.h b/crawl-ref/source/spl-data.h
index 45162e2b144..75b27df9cf7 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-data.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-data.h
@@ -1270,6 +1270,7 @@ static const struct spell_desc spelldata[] =
     TILEG_SYMBOL_OF_TORMENT,
 },
 
+#if TAG_MAJOR_VERSION == 34
 {
     SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES, "Deflect Missiles",
     spschool::charms | spschool::air,
@@ -1278,8 +1279,9 @@ static const struct spell_desc spelldata[] =
     200,
     -1, -1,
     3, 0,
-    TILEG_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
+    TILEG_ERROR,
 },
+#endif
 
 {
     SPELL_THROW_ICICLE, "Throw Icicle",
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.cc b/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.cc
index 11827429078..6c57c67f958 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.cc
@@ -377,15 +377,6 @@ struct player_debuff_effects
  */
 static void _dispellable_player_buffs(player_debuff_effects &buffs)
 {
-    // attributes
-    static const attribute_type dispellable_attributes[] = {
-        ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
-    };
-
-    for (auto attribute : dispellable_attributes)
-        if (you.attribute[attribute])
-            buffs.attributes.push_back(attribute);
-
     // durations
     for (unsigned int i = 0; i < NUM_DURATIONS; ++i)
     {
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.h b/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.h
index ab95a10b2d7..5ac698b5255 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-goditem.h
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ const enchant_type dispellable_enchantments[] =
     ENCH_SHROUD,
     ENCH_SAP_MAGIC,
     ENCH_REPEL_MISSILES,
-    ENCH_DEFLECT_MISSILES,
     ENCH_RESISTANCE,
     ENCH_HEXED,
     ENCH_PAIN_BOND,
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.cc b/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.cc
index 71a62e6613a..93f85c3727a 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.cc
@@ -70,15 +70,6 @@ spret ice_armour(int pow, bool fail)
     return spret::success;
 }
 
-spret deflection(int /*pow*/, bool fail)
-{
-    fail_check();
-    you.attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES] = 1;
-    mpr("You feel very safe from missiles.");
-
-    return spret::success;
-}
-
 spret cast_revivification(int pow, bool fail)
 {
     fail_check();
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.h b/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.h
index 1c6f9551982..3293817a954 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.h
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-selfench.h
@@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ int harvest_corpses(const actor &harvester,
                     bool dry_run = false, bool defy_god = false);
 spret corpse_armour(int pow, bool fail);
 
-spret deflection(int pow, bool fail);
-
 spret cast_revivification(int pow, bool fail);
 
 spret cast_swiftness(int power, bool fail);
diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/spl-util.cc b/crawl-ref/source/spl-util.cc
index 6c0738de8d2..ef2a37331e2 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/spl-util.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/spl-util.cc
@@ -341,27 +341,6 @@ bool add_spell_to_memory(spell_type spell)
     return true;
 }
 
-static void _remove_spell_attributes(spell_type spell)
-{
-    switch (spell)
-    {
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        if (you.attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES])
-        {
-            const int orig_defl = you.missile_deflection();
-            you.attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES] = 0;
-            mprf(MSGCH_DURATION, "You feel %s from missiles.",
-                                 you.missile_deflection() < orig_defl
-                                 ? "less protected"
-                                 : "your spell is no longer protecting you");
-        }
-        break;
-    default:
-        break;
-    }
-    return;
-}
-
 bool del_spell_from_memory_by_slot(int slot)
 {
     ASSERT_RANGE(slot, 0, MAX_KNOWN_SPELLS);
@@ -372,7 +351,6 @@ bool del_spell_from_memory_by_slot(int slot)
     spell_skills(you.spells[slot], you.stop_train);
 
     mprf("Your memory of %s unravels.", spell_title(you.spells[slot]));
-    _remove_spell_attributes(you.spells[slot]);
 
     you.spells[slot] = SPELL_NO_SPELL;
 
@@ -1176,11 +1154,6 @@ string spell_uselessness_reason(spell_type spell, bool temp, bool prevent,
             return "darkness is useless against divine light.";
         break;
 
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        if (temp && you.attribute[ATTR_DEFLECT_MISSILES])
-            return "you're already deflecting missiles.";
-        break;
-
     case SPELL_STATUE_FORM:
         if (SP_GARGOYLE == you.species)
             return "you're already a statue.";