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− | The '''small shield''' is the cheapest and lightest kind of [[shield]] | + | The '''small shield''' is the cheapest and lightest kind of [[shield]]. |
Unless made [[fireproof]] or rotproof, it can burn or rot when faced with [[fire]] or a [[black pudding]]/[[brown pudding]]'s attack. | Unless made [[fireproof]] or rotproof, it can burn or rot when faced with [[fire]] or a [[black pudding]]/[[brown pudding]]'s attack. | ||
− | It does not inhibit [[spellcasting]] as much as the other shields due to its small weight | + | It does not inhibit [[spellcasting]] as much as the other shields due to its small weight.{{refsrc|spell.c|1802|nethack=3.6.6|comment=extra shield penalty doesn't apply for small shields}} |
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+ | ==Generation== | ||
+ | [[Knight]]s and [[priest]]s start out with one, as well as [[valkyrie]]s (theirs is enchanted +3 from the beginning). | ||
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+ | [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] are also generated with small shields sometimes. | ||
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+ | ==Strategy== | ||
+ | {{main|Shield#Strategy}} | ||
+ | The small shield is the best shield for spellcasters and characters with low [[carrying capacity]]. | ||
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+ | A Valkyrie's starting small shield is worth wearing for a long time due to its high enchantment. Eventually, Valkyries will probably want to ditch the shield so they can [[twoweapon]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Shields]] | [[Category:Shields]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:35, 6 July 2020
[ small shield | |
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Appearance | small shield |
Slot | shield |
AC | 1 |
Special | (none) |
Base price | 3 zm |
Weight | 30 |
Material | wood |
The small shield is the cheapest and lightest kind of shield.
Unless made fireproof or rotproof, it can burn or rot when faced with fire or a black pudding/brown pudding's attack.
It does not inhibit spellcasting as much as the other shields due to its small weight.[1]
Generation
Knights and priests start out with one, as well as valkyries (theirs is enchanted +3 from the beginning).
Mercenaries are also generated with small shields sometimes.
Strategy
The small shield is the best shield for spellcasters and characters with low carrying capacity.
A Valkyrie's starting small shield is worth wearing for a long time due to its high enchantment. Eventually, Valkyries will probably want to ditch the shield so they can twoweapon.
References
- ↑ spell.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 1802: extra shield penalty doesn't apply for small shields