If the wearer is slain by a melee attack, the wearer may fight (act in combat, either by physically attacking, casting a spell, or supporting other allies) for up to 2 more rounds in the same combat.
This item has no effect if the wearer is slain by a missile, spell, trap, puzzle, Push, or anything other than a melee attack.
This shirt does not prevent the character’s eventual death–it only delays death by up to two rounds.