Can this destroy protected weapons? (You target the player, not the slot, so, there is a chance).
Yes, yes it can.
Worst change ever. I never liked the fact that immortal creatures were affected by fire shield, and then they increased that by adding thorn carapace.
And now our protected pernaments aren't safe anymore? Zanz may possibly be going to add a card that insta-desroys anything that has been quintessenced or protect artifacted if this continues...