Ascension kit - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: potholes and junk

2026-05-18T23:32:35Z

potholes and junk

Umbire the Phantom: Undo revision 194819 by A1 (talk) It's still a viable enough ascension kit piece, but I think the rationale is what needs adjustment - make it read similar to the oilskin cloak

2025-11-12T16:34:36Z

Undo revision 194819 by A1 (talk) It's still a viable enough ascension kit piece, but I think the rationale is what needs adjustment - make it read similar to the oilskin cloak

A1: /* Cloak */ removing cloak of displacement from ascension kit list because no one ascends with it

2025-11-10T03:51:29Z

‎Cloak: removing cloak of displacement from ascension kit list because no one ascends with it

Umbire the Phantom: potholes

2025-08-28T04:57:53Z

potholes

Umbire the Phantom: word choice

2025-08-26T17:51:41Z

word choice

Umbire the Phantom: followup re: HoB

2025-02-10T17:59:15Z

followup re: HoB

YourAdHereCZ: /* Shield */ fixed typo: twice is fast -> twice as fast

2025-02-10T12:53:33Z

‎Shield: fixed typo: twice is fast -> twice as fast

YourAdHereCZ: /* SLASH'EM */ fixed broken sentence

2025-02-10T12:49:08Z

‎SLASH'EM: fixed broken sentence

YourAdHereCZ: /* Comestibles */ removed extraneous sentence, previous sentence already describes this fact with more clarity

2025-02-10T12:45:06Z

‎Comestibles: removed extraneous sentence, previous sentence already describes this fact with more clarity

YourAdHereCZ: /* Helmet */ the elven leather helm is not a hard helmet

2025-02-10T12:35:11Z

‎Helmet: the elven leather helm is not a hard helmet

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-The '''ascension kit''' is the nickname given to a set of items that are considered necessary for a successful [[ascension]] in ''[[NetHack]]''. Most often, they are chosen for their attributes: [[reflection]], [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation|cancellation]], and similar. Most kits include: a [[unicorn horn]], [[escape item]]s, a [[luck]] item, a source of [[levitation]], some [[ranged attack]]s, a source of [[ring of conflict|conflict]], [[portal detection methods|portal detection]] (for the [[Elemental Planes]]).
+The '''ascension kit''' is the nickname given to a set of items that are considered necessary for a successful [[ascension]] in ''[[NetHack]]''. Most often, they are chosen for their attributes: [[reflection]], [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation|cancellation]], and similar. Most kits include: a [[unicorn horn]], [[escape item]]s, a [[luck]] item, a source of [[levitation]], some [[ranged attack]]s, a source of [[conflict]], [[portal detection methods|portal detection]] (for the [[Elemental Planes]]).
 This page contains some common suggestions for ascension kit components. You will not need everything on this page, and many of the items listed are mutually exclusive, but unless you are attempting an unofficial [[conduct]], you should make sure that you collect items to cover all the major attributes listed above, and should also complete your ascension kit before taking on the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
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 *[[Robe]]: Provides enhanced spellcasting, [[magic cancellation|MC]]2, and 2 AC. Commonly combined with [[GDSM]] and an [[amulet of reflection]], or [[SDSM]] and a wished-for [[quest artifact]] that provides [[magic resistance]].
 *[[Cloak of protection]]: Gives [[magic cancellation|MC3]] by itself, and 3 AC, but does not provide the special benefits of the above cloaks. Should be [[erodeproof]]ed to protect its natural AC bonus.
-*[[Cloak of displacement]]: Provides [[displacement]], MC1 and 1 AC. Displacement is not as vital compared to most other cloak properties, but the cloak can be useful if a hero does not care about magic cancellation and already has vital properties covered in other slots (e.g. GDSM + shield or amulet of reflection). Displacement can distract hostile monsters and make them easier to fight or escape&mdash;this can come in handy during the ascension run, where a hero will often want to avoid combat and/or prioritize reaching an objective such as a high altar on the Astral Plane.
+*[[Cloak of displacement]]: Provides [[Displacement (property)|displacement]], MC1 and 1 AC. Displacement is not as vital compared to most other cloak properties, but the cloak can be useful if a hero does not care about magic cancellation and already has vital properties covered in other slots (e.g. GDSM + shield or amulet of reflection). Displacement can distract hostile monsters and make them easier to fight or escape&mdash;this can come in handy during the ascension run, where a hero will often want to avoid combat and/or prioritize reaching an objective such as a high altar on the Astral Plane.
 *[[Oilskin cloak]]: Renders you immune to drowning attacks on the [[Plane of Water]] (in other places, simply do not stand next to water until you have verified all the eels are dead); however, carrying escape items such as a [[wand of cold]] or [[wand of teleportation]] will largely mitigate this risk.
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 ==Armor combinations==
-[[Reflection]] and [[magic resistance]] are considered essential properties for the end game. Other desirable properties are [[amulet of life saving|life saving]], [[displacement]], [[two weaponing]] (when available), and high [[magic cancellation]]. The following table summarizes the tradeoffs:
+[[Reflection]] and [[magic resistance]] are considered essential properties for the end game. Other desirable properties and abilities are [[life saving]], [[Displacement (property)|displacement]], [[two weapon combat]] (when available), and high [[magic cancellation]]. The following table summarizes the tradeoffs:
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 *[[Amulet of drain resistance]] or [[deep dragon scale mail]] is advised, with level draining being a more serious threat.
 *The [[cloak of magic resistance]] is much more interesting for freeing a slot for the new required resistances. You could enchant an [[elven cloak]] to +7, and then [[upgrade]] it to a cloak of magic resistance. [[Gray dragon scale mail]] loses its appeal. [[Shield of reflection]]. More interesting, for freeing a slot for [[level drain resistance]].
-*Less of a priority, [[yellow dragon scale mail]] which provides acid resistance, and [[shimmering dragon scale mail]] which provides [[displacement]], can be useful. YDSM can be useful due to more dangerous acid attacks from [[giant shoggoth]]s, among others.
+*Less of a priority, [[yellow dragon scale mail]] which provides acid resistance, and [[shimmering dragon scale mail]] which provides [[Displacement (property)|displacement]], can be useful. YDSM can be useful due to more dangerous acid attacks from [[giant shoggoth]]s, among others.
 *A [[robe of power]] or a [[robe of protection]]: Can be upgraded from regular robes. They take the suit slot, and [[dragon scale mail]] interfering with [[spellcasting]] now.
 *[[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] provides [[half physical damage]], hungerless [[regeneration]], and [[level drain resistance]] when wielded. You can decide to forfeit [[level drain resistance]] and rely on MC3 and wielding the hand for special cases.

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 ===Armor===
 ====Cloak====
-*[[Cloak of magic resistance]]: Provides [[magic resistance]], [[magic cancellation]] 1, and 1 AC. Magic resistance is necessary in the endgame, and the quest artifact is unreliable as the Wizard may steal it.
+*[[Cloak of magic resistance]]: Provides [[magic resistance]], [[MC1]], and 1 AC. Magic resistance is necessary in the endgame, and the quest artifact is unreliable as the Wizard may steal it.
 *[[Robe]]: Provides enhanced spellcasting, [[magic cancellation|MC]]2, and 2 AC. Commonly combined with [[GDSM]] and an [[amulet of reflection]], or [[SDSM]] and a wished-for [[quest artifact]] that provides [[magic resistance]].
 *[[Cloak of protection]]: Gives [[magic cancellation|MC3]] by itself, and 3 AC, but does not provide the special benefits of the above cloaks. Should be [[erodeproof]]ed to protect its natural AC bonus.
 *[[Oilskin cloak]]: Renders you immune to drowning attacks on the [[Plane of Water]] (in other places, simply do not stand next to water until you have verified all the eels are dead); however, carrying escape items such as a [[wand of cold]] or [[wand of teleportation]] will largely mitigate this risk.

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 ====Cloak====
 *[[Cloak of magic resistance]]: Provides [[magic resistance]], [[magic cancellation]] 1, and 1 AC. Magic resistance is necessary in the endgame, and the quest artifact is unreliable as the Wizard may steal it.
 *[[Robe]]: Provides enhanced spellcasting, [[magic cancellation|MC]]2, and 2 AC. Commonly combined with [[GDSM]] and an [[amulet of reflection]], or [[SDSM]] and a wished-for [[quest artifact]] that provides [[magic resistance]].
 *[[Cloak of protection]]: Gives [[magic cancellation|MC3]] by itself, and 3 AC, but does not provide the special benefits of the above cloaks. Should be [[erodeproof]]ed to protect its natural AC bonus.

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 *A [[ring of free action]] has more positive effects.
 *A [[magic candle]]: It burns indefinitely and only weights 2.
-*An [[assault rifle]] and [[bullet]]s: A more powerful ranged weapon.
+*An [[Assault rifle (SLASH'EM)|assault rifle]] and [[Bullet (SLASH'EM)|bullets]]: A more powerful ranged weapon.
 *A [[holy wafer]]: Better than [[sprig of wolfsbane]].
 *Blessed [[healthstone]]s: They increase health regeneration.

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−	The '''ascension kit''' is the nickname given to a set of items that are ~~virtually required~~ for a successful [[ascension]] in ''[[NetHack]]''. Most often, they are chosen for their attributes: [[reflection]], [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation\|cancellation]], and similar. Most kits include: a [[unicorn horn]], [[escape item]]s, a [[luck]] item, a source of [[levitation]], some [[ranged attack]]s, a source of [[ring of conflict\|conflict]], [[portal detection methods\|portal detection]] (for the [[Elemental Planes]]).	+	The '''ascension kit''' is the nickname given to a set of items that are considered necessary for a successful [[ascension]] in ''[[NetHack]]''. Most often, they are chosen for their attributes: [[reflection]], [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation\|cancellation]], and similar. Most kits include: a [[unicorn horn]], [[escape item]]s, a [[luck]] item, a source of [[levitation]], some [[ranged attack]]s, a source of [[ring of conflict\|conflict]], [[portal detection methods\|portal detection]] (for the [[Elemental Planes]]).

	This page contains some common suggestions for ascension kit components. You will not need everything on this page, and many of the items listed are mutually exclusive, but unless you are attempting an unofficial [[conduct]], you should make sure that you collect items to cover all the major attributes listed above, and should also complete your ascension kit before taking on the [[Wizard of Yendor]].		This page contains some common suggestions for ascension kit components. You will not need everything on this page, and many of the items listed are mutually exclusive, but unless you are attempting an unofficial [[conduct]], you should make sure that you collect items to cover all the major attributes listed above, and should also complete your ascension kit before taking on the [[Wizard of Yendor]].

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 *[[Helm of opposite alignment]]: For switching alignments on the Astral Plane.
 *[[Helm of telepathy]]: Gives a limited range of telepathy when not blind.
-*[[Helm of brilliance]]: Does not hinder spellcasting and increases [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] by its enchantment. Priests should refrain from wishing for it, as they are guaranteed [[The Mitre of Holiness]], their quest artifact, which uses HoB as a base. Lawful non-priest casters might consider burning an artifact wish on the Mitre, though.
+*[[Helm of brilliance]]: Does not hinder spellcasting and increases [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] by its enchantment. Lawful non-Priest heroes might consider burning an artifact wish on [[The Mitre of Holiness]], the Priest quest artifact whose base item is a helm of brilliance.
 *[[Elven leather helm]]: Does not hinder spellcasting, provides base AC 1, and can be safely enchanted up to +7, giving a higher potential AC boost than any other helm. Its weight of 3 is also much less than the others' 50. The lack of hard protection against piercers and falling rocks matters very little in the mid to end game.

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 *[[Small shield]]: Provides 1 base AC, but does not penalize spellcasting as much as other shields.
-*No shield: No AC, but necessary for [[twoweapon]]ing. Putting out damage nearly twice is fast is usually better than having more AC. Also is good for spellcasting.
+*No shield: No AC, but necessary for [[twoweapon]]ing. Putting out damage nearly twice as fast is usually better than having more AC. Also is good for spellcasting.
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 * If [[two-weaponing]] is possible, wielding two artifact weapons at the same time is allowed.
 *[[Amulet of flying]] or [[water walking boots]], due to the new [[create pool]] spell.
-*[[Amulet of drain resistance]] or [[deep dragon scale mail]]: Level draining been a more serious threat.
+*[[Amulet of drain resistance]] or [[deep dragon scale mail]] is advised, with level draining being a more serious threat.
 *The [[cloak of magic resistance]] is much more interesting for freeing a slot for the new required resistances. You could enchant an [[elven cloak]] to +7, and then [[upgrade]] it to a cloak of magic resistance. [[Gray dragon scale mail]] loses its appeal. [[Shield of reflection]]. More interesting, for freeing a slot for [[level drain resistance]].
 *Less of a priority, [[yellow dragon scale mail]] which provides acid resistance, and [[shimmering dragon scale mail]] which provides [[displacement]], can be useful. YDSM can be useful due to more dangerous acid attacks from [[giant shoggoth]]s, among others.

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 ===Comestibles===
 *[[K-ration]]s and [[C-ration]]s: Often dropped by the [[Yendorian Army]], these rations provide 400 and 300 points of nutrition respectively. Both weigh only 10 units and are consumed in only one turn, making them very useful when facing Famine.
-*[[Lembas wafer]]s provide 600-1000 points of nutrition each (depending on [[race]]), are eaten in 2 turns, never cause rotten food effects if non-cursed, and only weigh 5 units; they can be very effective while still running to the Planes. Also, lembas wafers are never rotten.
+*[[Lembas wafer]]s provide 600-1000 points of nutrition each (depending on [[race]]), are eaten in 2 turns, never cause rotten food effects if non-cursed, and only weigh 5 units; they can be very effective while still running to the Planes.
 *[[Royal jelly]] can be found in giant [[beehive]]s and provides 200 nutrition for only 2 units of weight, and can heal you up to 20 HP at a time when eaten. Non-cursed royal jelly also increases [[strength]] by 1 and heals wounded legs (cursed jelly decreases strength and does not heal wounded legs).
 *'''[[Blessed]]''' [[tin]]s of [[nurse]] meat: Consuming one restores you to full hit points, with some advantages and some disadvantages relative to potions of full healing.