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The '''helm of brilliance''' is the most common [[helm]] in the [[ascension kit]]. Each point of positive [[enchantment]] on the helm increases the wearer's [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] by one (in addition to the normal AC bonus). This boost, among other things, makes [[spellcasting]] more effective. | The '''helm of brilliance''' is the most common [[helm]] in the [[ascension kit]]. Each point of positive [[enchantment]] on the helm increases the wearer's [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] by one (in addition to the normal AC bonus). This boost, among other things, makes [[spellcasting]] more effective. | ||
| − | Even though the helm of brilliance is metal, it does not hinder [[spellcasting]].{{refsrc|spell.c| | + | Even though the helm of brilliance is metal, it does not hinder [[spellcasting]].{{refsrc|spell.c|1608|nethack=3.6.0}} |
It will not auto-identify unless it has an enchantment. One simple way to determine if your +0 helm is a helm of brilliance is to examine your spell failure rates; the helm of brilliance is the only metal helm which will not make them worse. | It will not auto-identify unless it has an enchantment. One simple way to determine if your +0 helm is a helm of brilliance is to examine your spell failure rates; the helm of brilliance is the only metal helm which will not make them worse. | ||
| − | Enchanting your helm of brilliance | + | Enchanting your helm of brilliance could possibly be more important than enchanting other armor. This is because your [[energy regeneration]] rate depends on the sum of your Int and Wis. If this sum is 45 or higher, you will regularly regenerate 1d4 power instead of 1d3, so you may want to increase the enchantment to +5 instead of +4 if this will put you over that threshold (if you are a human with the 18 maximum Int and Wis, for instance). |
The only artifact helm of brilliance is [[The Mitre of Holiness]], the [[Priest]] [[quest artifact]]. | The only artifact helm of brilliance is [[The Mitre of Holiness]], the [[Priest]] [[quest artifact]]. | ||
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[  [  [  [  helm of brilliance | |
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| Appearance | random |
| Slot | helm |
| AC | 1 |
| Special |
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| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Material | iron |
The helm of brilliance is the most common helm in the ascension kit. Each point of positive enchantment on the helm increases the wearer's intelligence and wisdom by one (in addition to the normal AC bonus). This boost, among other things, makes spellcasting more effective.
Even though the helm of brilliance is metal, it does not hinder spellcasting.[1]
It will not auto-identify unless it has an enchantment. One simple way to determine if your +0 helm is a helm of brilliance is to examine your spell failure rates; the helm of brilliance is the only metal helm which will not make them worse.
Enchanting your helm of brilliance could possibly be more important than enchanting other armor. This is because your energy regeneration rate depends on the sum of your Int and Wis. If this sum is 45 or higher, you will regularly regenerate 1d4 power instead of 1d3, so you may want to increase the enchantment to +5 instead of +4 if this will put you over that threshold (if you are a human with the 18 maximum Int and Wis, for instance).
The only artifact helm of brilliance is The Mitre of Holiness, the Priest quest artifact.
References
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