Difference between revisions of "Uruk-hai shield"

From NetHackWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Add strategy section, references 3.6.6 sources, update template)
(formatting pass)
Line 9: Line 9:
 
   |material=iron
 
   |material=iron
 
}}
 
}}
−
The '''Uruk-hai shield''' is a kind of [[shield]]. When unidentified, it is a '''white-handed shield'''. (This is not an error for "white-handled"—the shield does not have a white handle but the image of a white hand, which is reflected in the default [[tileset]] image for the item. Compare the [[red-eyed shield]].)
+
A '''Uruk-hai shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is almost identical to the [[orcish shield]]. It is made of [[iron]] and appears as a '''white-handed shield''' when unidentified.
−
 
 
−
Since Uruk-hai tend to be more dangerous than [[Mordor orc]]s, because of their use of [[poisoned]] arrows, one might expect the Uruk-hai shield to be superior to the [[orcish shield]] used by Mordor orcs, but in practice the two shields are identical in all but name and appearance.
 
  
 
==Generation==
 
==Generation==
−
As its name suggests, the Uruk-hai shield is usually encountered as part of the [[Monster starting inventory|starting inventory]] of [[Uruk-hai]] (with about a 2/3 chance).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|424|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} [[Orc-captains]] may start with an Uruk-hai shield or an [[orcish shield]], with a 1/3 chance of each.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}  
+
Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an Uruk-hai shield;{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|412|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Uruk-Hai}} [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance to be generated with Uruk-hai armor, giving them an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with Uruk-hai shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}
  
−
==Mythology==
+
==Description==
−
The white hand is the symbol of the wizard Saruman, one of the antagonists of ''The Lord of the Rings'', who raised an army of [[Uruk-hai]] in an attempt to rival the titular "Lord of the Rings", Sauron. The white hand was a deliberate imitation of the red eye used by Sauron.
+
When worn, an Uruk-hai shield grants 1 base [[AC]].
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
{{main|Shield#Strategy}}
 
{{main|Shield#Strategy}}
−
The high weight and poor armor make this a bad choice for almost all players. Even players who desperately need a shield should replace an Uruk-hai shield with any alternative shield they find. The Uruk-hai shield is mainly useful for role-playing, and for the [[unofficial conduct#Racial|racial armor unofficial conduct]].
+
Like orcish shields, Uruk-hai shields are fairly heavy and provide no more AC than a [[small shield]] while significantly inhibiting [[spellcasting]] - they may suffice to fill out the shield slot momentarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible. The Uruk-hai shield is mainly useful as [[racial equipment]] for [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial conducts]] involving orcs.
  
−
==UnNetHack==
+
==History==
−
Uruk-hai shields are considered [[racial equipment]] for [[orc (starting race)|orc]]s, for purposes of the racial [[AC]] bonus in [[UnNetHack]]{{refsrc|include/obj.h|215|unnethack=1986}}.
+
The Uruk-hai shield first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
  
−
==References==
+
==Origin==
 +
{{Wikipedia|Uruk-hai}}
 +
The basis for the Uruk-hai of ''NetHack'' are the orcs that served under the wizard Saruman in [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s world of Middle-earth, particularly the company seen guarding the tower of Isengard. The shields of these Uruks bore a small White Hand of Saruman centered on a black field, as opposed to the [[red-eyed shield]]s of Sauron's armies; Saruman's white hand symbol was a deliberate imitation of the red eye used by Sauron. In ''NetHack'', this is reflected in the shield's unidentified appearance and default [[Tileset|tile]].
 +
 
 +
==Variants==
 +
Some variants may give orcs (including the player) an [[AC]] bonus for wearing Uruk-hai shields.
 +
 
 +
===SLASH'EM===
 +
In [[SLASH'EM]], Uruk-hai shields can be [[upgraded]] into [[elven shield]]s, and upgrading an elven shield produces either an orcish shield or an Uruk-hai shield, with an equal chance of each item.
 +
 
 +
===UnNetHack===
 +
In [[UnNetHack]], player [[orc (starting race)|orcs]] wearing Uruk-hai shields gain a +1 AC bonus.{{refsrc|include/obj.h|215|unnethack=1986}}
 +
 
 +
===dNetHack===
 +
In [[dNetHack]], Uruk-hai shields grant 2 AC and 0 [[DR]] when worn, and add their full enchantment to AC while giving no bonus to DR.
 +
 
 +
===xNetHack===
 +
In [[xNetHack]], Uruk-hai shields count as bulky for purposes of spellcasting penalties, while orcish shields do not.
 +
 
 +
===EvilHack===
 +
In [[EvilHack]], all orcs wearing Uruk-hai shields gain a +1 AC bonus.
  
−
<References />
+
An Uruk-hai shield can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining two orcish shields.
  
 +
==References==
 +
<references/>
 +
{{nethack-367}}
 
[[Category:Shields]]
 
[[Category:Shields]]
 
[[Category:Orcish items]]
 
[[Category:Orcish items]]
−
{{nethack-366}}
 

Revision as of 22:47, 4 August 2023

[   Uruk-hai shield   Uruk-hai shield.png
Appearance white-handed shield
Slot shield
AC 1
Special (none)
Base price 7 zm
Weight 50
Material iron

A Uruk-hai shield is a type of shield that appears in NetHack, and is almost identical to the orcish shield. It is made of iron and appears as a white-handed shield when unidentified.

Generation

Uruk-hai have a 1⁄3 chance of being generated with an Uruk-hai shield;[1] orc-captains have a 1⁄2 chance to be generated with Uruk-hai armor, giving them an effective 1⁄6 chance of generating with Uruk-hai shields.[2]

Description

When worn, an Uruk-hai shield grants 1 base AC.

Strategy

Main article: Shield#Strategy

Like orcish shields, Uruk-hai shields are fairly heavy and provide no more AC than a small shield while significantly inhibiting spellcasting - they may suffice to fill out the shield slot momentarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible. The Uruk-hai shield is mainly useful as racial equipment for racial conducts involving orcs.

History

The Uruk-hai shield first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.

Origin

Wikipedia
Wikipedia has an article about:

The basis for the Uruk-hai of NetHack are the orcs that served under the wizard Saruman in J. R. R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth, particularly the company seen guarding the tower of Isengard. The shields of these Uruks bore a small White Hand of Saruman centered on a black field, as opposed to the red-eyed shields of Sauron's armies; Saruman's white hand symbol was a deliberate imitation of the red eye used by Sauron. In NetHack, this is reflected in the shield's unidentified appearance and default tile.

Variants

Some variants may give orcs (including the player) an AC bonus for wearing Uruk-hai shields.

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, Uruk-hai shields can be upgraded into elven shields, and upgrading an elven shield produces either an orcish shield or an Uruk-hai shield, with an equal chance of each item.

UnNetHack

In UnNetHack, player orcs wearing Uruk-hai shields gain a +1 AC bonus.[3]

dNetHack

In dNetHack, Uruk-hai shields grant 2 AC and 0 DR when worn, and add their full enchantment to AC while giving no bonus to DR.

xNetHack

In xNetHack, Uruk-hai shields count as bulky for purposes of spellcasting penalties, while orcish shields do not.

EvilHack

In EvilHack, all orcs wearing Uruk-hai shields gain a +1 AC bonus.

An Uruk-hai shield can be created at a forge by combining two orcish shields.

References

  1. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 412: armor and weapons for Uruk-Hai
  2. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 400: switch for orc-captains
  3. ↑ include/obj.h in UnNetHack revision 1986, line 215
Retrieved from "https://nethackwiki.com/index.php?title=Uruk-hai_shield&oldid=153371"