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An '''orcish helm''' is a basic type of [[helm]], and often one of the first encountered. Its base cost is 10 and it provides an [[AC]] of 1. Being made of [[iron]], it inhibits spellcasting, can [[rust]], and protects your head from falling rocks.
 
  
Orcish helms are commonly carried by monsters such as [[goblin]]s and [[orc]]s, and thus, can provide a little early AC (provided it isn't cursed.) It is entirely possible to find one enchanted up to as high as +5, if you're lucky. They are also a good [[polypiling]] choice.
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An '''orcish helm''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]], and appears as an '''iron skull cap''' when unidentified.
  
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==Generation==
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[[Orc (monster class)|Orcs]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with an orcish helm among their armor.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=default orcish armor}}
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==Description==
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When worn, an orcish helm provides 1 base [[AC]] plus any enchantment it has.
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==Strategy==
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Orcish helms are usually the first type of helm encountered, and can provide a small source of early AC for a starting character along with protection from early [[falling rock trap]]s. With luck, you may happen across orcish helms at +3 or higher enchantment; orcish helms also make decent fodder for [[polypiling]].
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==History==
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The orcish helm first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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==Variants==
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In variants with [[object materials]], orcish helms may appear as simply '''skull caps'''.
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]], you can [[upgrade]] a [[dented pot]] into an orcish helm, and orcish helms can be upgraded into [[dwarvish iron helm]]s.
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Revision as of 01:59, 4 August 2023

[   orcish helm   Orcish helm.png
Appearance iron skull cap
Slot helm
AC 1
Special (none)
Base price 10 zm
Weight 30
Material iron

An orcish helm is a type of helm that appears in NetHack. It is made of iron, and appears as an iron skull cap when unidentified.

Generation

Orcs have a 12 chance of being generated with an orcish helm among their armor.[1]

Description

When worn, an orcish helm provides 1 base AC plus any enchantment it has.

Strategy

Orcish helms are usually the first type of helm encountered, and can provide a small source of early AC for a starting character along with protection from early falling rock traps. With luck, you may happen across orcish helms at +3 or higher enchantment; orcish helms also make decent fodder for polypiling.

History

The orcish helm first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.

Variants

In variants with object materials, orcish helms may appear as simply skull caps.

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, you can upgrade a dented pot into an orcish helm, and orcish helms can be upgraded into dwarvish iron helms.

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