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| − | + | The '''cloak of magic resistance''' (commonly abbreviated '''CoMR''') is an item that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]]. | |
| − | + | ==Generation== | |
| + | All [[Wizard]]s start the game with a cloak of magic resistance. | ||
| − | == | + | [[Aligned priest]]s - including [[high priest]]s and the [[Arch Priest]], the [[Priest]] [[quest leader]] - have a {{frac|1|21}} chance to be [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a cloak of magic resistance.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|693|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} [[Master Kaen]], the [[Monk]] [[quest nemesis]], has a {{frac|1|11}} chance of being generated with a cloak of magic resistance, and will otherwise generate with a [[robe]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|696|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
| − | + | Non-[[Monk (player monster)|monk]] [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a 87.5% chance of receiving a random magical cloak, and a further 12.5% chance of that cloak being a cloak of magic resistance, effectively ~10.94%;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} monks are special-cased to always generate wearing robes.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} For [[Priest (player monster)|priests]], there is a 75% chance that the cloak will be made into a robe instead, reducing this effective chance to ~2.73%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|1|2}} of similarly forcing a cloak of magic resistance, resulting in an effective chance of 43.75%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | |
| + | <!--Please, please, PLEASE let me know if I got any math/code-reading wrong! --Umbire--> | ||
| + | ==Effects== | ||
| + | When worn, the [[cloak]] simply provides 1 AC, [[magic cancellation|MC1]] and [[magic resistance]]. Its secondary effect is not affected by [[burning]]. | ||
| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| + | The cloak of magic resistance is considered a ubiquitous part of many [[ascension kits]], and is frequently paired with [[silver dragon scale mail]]. | ||
| − | + | ===Identification=== | |
| + | The cloak of magic resistance is the only [[Randomized appearance|randomized]] cloak that does not [[auto-identify]] on use at all or when taking effect, making it relatively trivial to informally identify. Invisible characters will want to remove their source of invisibility if possible (or else let it expire if obtained via [[spell of invisibility|spell]] or [[potion of invisibility|potion]]) prior to wear-testing a cloak to ensure it is not a [[cloak of invisibility]] instead. | ||
| − | == | + | Some of the riskier methods to identify a worn cloak of magic resistance is to remove, stash or disable all other sources of magic resistance, then step onto an [[anti-magic field]] or [[teleportation trap]]; unless you are playing a weak or early character, giving a hostile monster a wand of striking can also work. If you have magic resistance, the effect will be nullified. Using a [[wand of enlightenment]] in this scenario is far safer, but less likely due to the wand's rarity. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, the cloak gave MC3. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | In general, variants based on version 3.4.3 have the cloak of magic resistance retain MC3. | |
| − | In general, | ||
===SLASH'EM=== | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], the cloak of magic resistance is the same as it was in NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions. | ||
| − | + | Undead [[vampire]]s are often generated with [[opera cloak]]s, providing a reliable source if the cloak of magic resistance has the opera cloak as its randomized appearance; however, the vampires' magic resistance will give more spellcasting-reliant characters significant trouble, especially in the case of the powerful [[vampire mage]]s. | |
| − | A | + | A cloak of magic resistance can be created by [[upgrading]]. |
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In [[FIQHack]] the cloak of magic resistance is [[MC]]2. | In [[FIQHack]] the cloak of magic resistance is [[MC]]2. | ||
| − | {{nethack- | + | ==References== |
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[[Category:Cloaks]] | [[Category:Cloaks]] | ||
Revision as of 05:22, 21 April 2021
[  [  [  [  cloak of magic resistance | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | random |
| Slot | cloak |
| AC | 1 |
| Special | |
| Base price | 60 zm |
| Weight | 10 |
| Material | cloth |
The cloak of magic resistance (commonly abbreviated CoMR) is an item that appears in NetHack. It is made of cloth.
Contents
Generation
All Wizards start the game with a cloak of magic resistance.
Aligned priests - including high priests and the Arch Priest, the Priest quest leader - have a 1⁄21 chance to be generated with a cloak of magic resistance.[1] Master Kaen, the Monk quest nemesis, has a 1⁄11 chance of being generated with a cloak of magic resistance, and will otherwise generate with a robe.[2]
Non-monk player monsters on the Astral Plane have a 87.5% chance of receiving a random magical cloak, and a further 12.5% chance of that cloak being a cloak of magic resistance, effectively ~10.94%;[3] monks are special-cased to always generate wearing robes.[4] For priests, there is a 75% chance that the cloak will be made into a robe instead, reducing this effective chance to ~2.73%.[5] Wizards have a 1⁄2 of similarly forcing a cloak of magic resistance, resulting in an effective chance of 43.75%.[6]
Effects
When worn, the cloak simply provides 1 AC, MC1 and magic resistance. Its secondary effect is not affected by burning.
Strategy
The cloak of magic resistance is considered a ubiquitous part of many ascension kits, and is frequently paired with silver dragon scale mail.
Identification
The cloak of magic resistance is the only randomized cloak that does not auto-identify on use at all or when taking effect, making it relatively trivial to informally identify. Invisible characters will want to remove their source of invisibility if possible (or else let it expire if obtained via spell or potion) prior to wear-testing a cloak to ensure it is not a cloak of invisibility instead.
Some of the riskier methods to identify a worn cloak of magic resistance is to remove, stash or disable all other sources of magic resistance, then step onto an anti-magic field or teleportation trap; unless you are playing a weak or early character, giving a hostile monster a wand of striking can also work. If you have magic resistance, the effect will be nullified. Using a wand of enlightenment in this scenario is far safer, but less likely due to the wand's rarity.
History
In NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions, the cloak gave MC3.
Variants
In general, variants based on version 3.4.3 have the cloak of magic resistance retain MC3.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, the cloak of magic resistance is the same as it was in NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions.
Undead vampires are often generated with opera cloaks, providing a reliable source if the cloak of magic resistance has the opera cloak as its randomized appearance; however, the vampires' magic resistance will give more spellcasting-reliant characters significant trouble, especially in the case of the powerful vampire mages.
A cloak of magic resistance can be created by upgrading.
FIQHack
In FIQHack the cloak of magic resistance is MC2.
References
