Cloak of displacement - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: potholes, etc.

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potholes, etc.

Umbire the Phantom: some touch-ups

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‎Generation: Wording – "forcing" changes point of view

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2025-01-28T19:32:33Z

‎SLASH'EM: word choice

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    |slot=cloak
    |ac=1
-   |special=<ul><li>[[magic cancellation|MC1]]</li><li>[[displacement]]</li></ul>
+   |special=<ul><li>[[magic cancellation|MC1]]</li><li>[[Displacement (property)|displacement]]</li></ul>
    |cost=50
    |weight=10
    |material=cloth
 }}
-A '''cloak of displacement''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]&mdash;the default one associated with it is a [[piece of cloth]].{{refsrc|src/objects.c|470|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A '''cloak of displacement''' is a type of [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[Magical item|magical]] cloak that is made of [[cloth]], and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]&mdash;the default one associated with it is a [[piece of cloth]].{{refsrc|src/objects.c|470|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Generation==
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 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 base [[AC]], [[MC1]] and [[displacement]]. A [[hero]] wearing or [[removing]] the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if they are not currently [[engulfed]] and can either see themselves or sense [[monster]]s. Displacement will not affect hostile monsters if the hero is [[invisible]] and those monsters cannot [[see invisible]].
+While [[worn]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 base [[AC]], [[MC1]] and [[Displacement (property)|displacement]]. A [[hero]] wearing or [[removing]] the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if they are not currently [[engulfed]] and can either see themselves or sense [[monster]]s. Displacement will not affect hostile monsters if the hero is [[invisible]] and those monsters cannot [[see invisible]].
 Monsters will wear this cloak, but will not gain displacement from it.

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 ==Generation==
-All non-[[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 cloak of displacement{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|118|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;elven Rangers instead start the game with a +2 elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|200|nethack=3.6.7|comment="the weaker cloak for elven rangers is intentional--they shoot better"}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|211|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Elven substitutions for initial inventory}}
+[[Ranger]]s that are not [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] start the game with a +2 cloak of displacement{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|118|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;elven Rangers instead start the game with a +2 elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|200|nethack=3.6.7|comment="the weaker cloak for elven rangers is intentional--they shoot better"}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|211|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Elven substitutions for initial inventory}}
 Cloaks of displacement make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all [[armor]] randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock cloaks of displacement.
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC2, and displacement while worn. [[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are artifact cloaks that always have a specific randomized appearance, making it possible for them to be cloaks of displacement.
+In [[dNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC2, and displacement while worn.
 [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|Vampire]] [[Anachrononaut]]s start each game with a cloak of displacement. [[Drow (starting race)#dNetHack|Drow]] [[Ranger/dNetHack|Rangers]] have their role's cloak of displacement replaced with [[droven plate mail]]&mdash;[[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifier]] Rangers have the cloak replaced with a robe as with most other incantifier heroes.
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 A cloak of displacement has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of being placed randomly on the [[Anachrononaut quest]] locate level during level creation, and another has a {{frac|10}} chance of being placed randomly on each of the quest's lower filler levels during level creation. This also applies for the [[Android quest]], but the cloak on the locate level only has a {{frac|3|10}} chance of generating.
-[[Deminymph]]s that are given ranger kits are given a cloak of displacement that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +4.
+[[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are artifact cloaks that always have a specific randomized appearance, making it possible for them to be cloaks of displacement.
-A cloak of displacement can be used to repair the active camouflage system of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven body armor]], granting that armor displacement while it is worn.
+[[Deminymph]]s that are created outside of the [[Drow Healer quest]] and given ranger kits are generated with a cloak of displacement that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +4.
 ===FIQHack===
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 ===notdNetHack===
-In [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[The Abominable Veil]] is an artifact cloak of displacement that can only be obtained by killing the Abominable Snowman.
+In [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[The Abominable Veil]] is an artifact cloak of displacement that can only be obtained by killing [[Abominable Snowman (notdNetHack)|the Abominable Snowman]].
 ===EvilHack===

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 Heroes using a [[lance]] or any [[polearm]] as their main weapon may especially benefit from monsters wasting turns striking at their image while remaining within [[pounding]] range.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The [[displacer beast]] is a monster that has intrinsic displacement, and eating a [[corpse]] or [[tin]] confers temporary displacement, while polymorph into a displacer beast similarly grants intrinsic displacement for the form's duration.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|7817e69c41a145cb9426ec96e0feee2aed6f0be6}}, the [[displacer beast]] is a monster that has intrinsic displacement, and eating its [[corpse]] or [[tin]] confers temporary displacement, while polymorph into a displacer beast similarly grants intrinsic displacement for the form's duration.}}
 ==History==

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 Cloaks of displacement make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all [[armor]] randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock cloaks of displacement.
-[[Player monster]]s that are not [[Monk (player monster)|monks]], including those generated on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of displacement as their initial cloak before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with a [[robe]] instead, so that their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement is ~2.73%. [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with a [[cloak of magic resistance]], reducing their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement to ~5.47%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Player monster]]s that are not [[Monk (player monster)|monks]], including those generated on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of being [[generated with]] a cloak of displacement as their initial cloak before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with a [[robe]] instead, so that their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement is ~2.73%. [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with a [[cloak of magic resistance]], reducing their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement to ~5.47%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 base [[AC]], [[MC1]] and [[displacement]]. A [[hero]] wearing or [[removing]] the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if they are not currently [[engulfed]] and can either see themselves or sense monsters. Displacement will not affect hostile monsters if the hero is [[invisible]] and those monsters cannot [[see invisible]].
+While [[worn]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 base [[AC]], [[MC1]] and [[displacement]]. A [[hero]] wearing or [[removing]] the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if they are not currently [[engulfed]] and can either see themselves or sense [[monster]]s. Displacement will not affect hostile monsters if the hero is [[invisible]] and those monsters cannot [[see invisible]].
 ==Strategy==
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 In [[SLASH'EM]], the cloak of displacement grants MC2.
-[[Deluder]] is an [[artifact]] cloak of displacement that doubles as a [[luck item]] while carried and grants [[stealth]] while worn, and is the guaranteed second [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Wizard]]s.
+[[Deluder]] is an [[artifact]] cloak of displacement that doubles as a [[luck item]] while carried and grants [[stealth]] while worn, and is the guaranteed second [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]].
 Upgrading a cloak of displacement successfully will produce either an elven cloak or an [[oilskin cloak]] with an equal probability of each, and upgrading an elven cloak or [[oilskin cloak]] has a {{frac|4}} chance of producing a cloak of displacement.
 ===GruntHack===
-[[GruntHack]] implements proper displacement for monsters, making it possible for them to obtain the property by wearing the cloak.
+In [[GruntHack]], monster displacement is implemented, making it possible for them to obtain the property by wearing the cloak of displacement.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC2, and displacement while worn.
+In [[dNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC2, and displacement while worn. [[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are artifact cloaks that always have a specific randomized appearance, making it possible for them to be cloaks of displacement.
 One map for the [[Grue's Cavern]] has a treasure pile with a cloak of displacement.
 A cloak of displacement has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of being placed randomly on the [[Anachrononaut quest]] locate level during level creation, and another has a {{frac|10}} chance of being placed randomly on each of the quest's lower filler levels during level creation. This also applies for the [[Android quest]], but the cloak on the locate level only has a {{frac|3|10}} chance of generating.
 [[Deminymph]]s that are given ranger kits are given a cloak of displacement that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +4.
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 ===FIQHack===
-In [[FIQHack]], the cloak of displacement gives MC3 and monsters can gain displacement from wearing it; monster displacement functions somewhat similar to GruntHack, though with various differences (e.g., the displaced images of monsters detected via telepathy or monster detection do not appear).
+In [[FIQHack]], the cloak of displacement gives MC3 and monsters can gain displacement from wearing it.
 ===notdNetHack===
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], monsters can gain displacement by wearing this cloak.
+In [[EvilHack]], monsters can gain displacement by wearing the cloak of displacement.
 ==References==

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    |material=cloth
 }}
-A '''cloak of displacement''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and has a [[Randomized appearance|randomized appearance]]; the default one associated with it is a [[piece of cloth]].{{refsrc|src/objects.c|470|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+==Generation==
-==Generation==
+Cloaks of displacement make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all [[armor]] randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock cloaks of displacement.
 [[Player monster]]s that are not [[Monk (player monster)|monks]], including those generated on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of displacement as their initial cloak before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with a [[robe]] instead, so that their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement is ~2.73%. [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with a [[cloak of magic resistance]], reducing their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement to ~5.47%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, the cloak of displacement provides [[MC1]] and [[displacement]]; putting on or taking off the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if the character can see themselves or are able to sense monsters, and you are not currently engulfed. The displacement will not affect hostile monsters if you are [[invisible]] and they cannot [[see invisible]].
+While [[worn]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 base [[AC]], [[MC1]] and [[displacement]]. A [[hero]] wearing or [[removing]] the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if they are not currently [[engulfed]] and can either see themselves or sense monsters. Displacement will not affect hostile monsters if the hero is [[invisible]] and those monsters cannot [[see invisible]].
 ==Strategy==
 The cloak of displacement is the only source of the property in the game, and is a solid defensive item for misdirecting attacks from hostile monsters. In the early game, it is an especially solid tool for escaping fights, though it is somewhat outclassed by invisibility, which inflicts an additional -2 [[to-hit]] penalty and similarly causes monsters to attack squares where they think the character is. In the long term, however, more monsters can be fooled by displacement compared to the many later threats that can see invisible.
-Characters using a [[lance]] or any [[polearm]] as their main weapon may especially benefit from monsters wasting turns striking at their image while remaining within [[pounding]] range.
+Heroes using a [[lance]] or any [[polearm]] as their main weapon may especially benefit from monsters wasting turns striking at their image while remaining within [[pounding]] range.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|The [[displacer beast]] is a monster that has intrinsic displacement, and eating a [[corpse]] or [[tin]] confers temporary displacement, while polymorph into a displacer beast similarly grants intrinsic displacement for the form's duration.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The [[displacer beast]] is a monster that has intrinsic displacement, and eating a [[corpse]] or [[tin]] confers temporary displacement, while polymorph into a displacer beast similarly grants intrinsic displacement for the form's duration.}}
 ==History==
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 ==Origin==
-The cloak of displacement is an item that originates from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. It is a black leather cloak fashioned out of the hide of a [[displacer beast]]: the displacing effect comes from strands of sinew within the beasts' tentacles that are interwoven with the fabric, distorting and warping light reflected off its surface. This causes the wearer to appear as if they are in a slightly different location up to 6 in (0.15 m) away, offering protection from attacks while the wearer is attuned and conscious; being hit causes the cloak to lose its illusory abilities for a few seconds.
+The cloak of displacement is an item that originates from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where it is a black leather cloak fashioned from the hide of a [[displacer beast]]: the displacing effect comes from strands of sinew within the beasts' tentacles that are interwoven with the fabric, distorting and warping the light reflected off its surface. This causes the wearer to appear as if they are in a slightly different location up to 6 in (0.15 m) away, offering protection from attacks while the wearer is attuned and conscious&mdash;being hit causes the cloak to lose its illusory abilities for a few seconds.
 ==Variants==
-Some variants make it possible for monsters to gain displacement from wearing this cloak. Shimmering dragons and their scales (and scale mail) may also provide an additional source of displacement.
+Some ''NetHack'' variants may retain the cloak of displacement's MC2 if they are based on NetHack 3.4.3 or earlier versions, and may also make it possible for monsters to gain displacement from wearing the cloak. Variants may also introduce other sources of displacement, such as the [[deferred]] [[shimmering dragons scales]].
 ===SLASH'EM===
 In [[SLASH'EM]], the cloak of displacement grants MC2.
-Upgrading a cloak of displacement has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an elven cloak, and upgrading an elven cloak or [[oilskin cloak]] has a {{frac|4}} chance of producing a cloak of displacement.
+[[Deluder]] is an [[artifact]] cloak of displacement that doubles as a [[luck item]] while carried and grants [[stealth]] while worn, and is the guaranteed second [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Wizard]]s.
-[[Deluder]] is an [[artifact]] cloak of displacement that doubles as a [[luck item]] while carried and grants [[stealth]] while worn, and is the guaranteed second [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Wizard]]s.
+Upgrading a cloak of displacement successfully will produce either an elven cloak or an [[oilskin cloak]] with an equal probability of each, and upgrading an elven cloak or [[oilskin cloak]] has a {{frac|4}} chance of producing a cloak of displacement.
 ===GruntHack===
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 In [[UnNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants MC2 while worn.
-===DynaHack===
+[[Sokoban (UnNetHack)|Sokoban]] offers a cloak as one of the three prizes, which has a {{frac|2}} chance of being a cloak of displacement.
-[[Sokoban (UnNetHack)|Sokoban]] offers a cloak as one of the three types of prizes, which has a {{frac|2}} chance of being a cloak of displacement.
+All of the above information also applies to [[DynaHack]].
 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], the cloak of displacement grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC2, and displacement while worn.
-One map of the [[Grue's Cavern]] has a treasure pile with a cloak of displacement.
+One map for the [[Grue's Cavern]] has a treasure pile with a cloak of displacement.
 [[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are artifact cloaks that always have a specific randomized appearance, making it possible for them to be cloaks of displacement.
 A cloak of displacement can be used to repair the active camouflage system of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven body armor]], granting that armor displacement while it is worn.
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 ===FIQHack===
 In [[FIQHack]], the cloak of displacement gives MC3 and monsters can gain displacement from wearing it; monster displacement functions somewhat similar to GruntHack, though with various differences (e.g., the displaced images of monsters detected via telepathy or monster detection do not appear).
 ===EvilHack===

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 All non-[[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 cloak of displacement.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|118|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|211|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Player monster]]s that are not [[Monk (player monster)|monks]], including those generated on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of displacement as their initial cloak before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of forcing a [[robe]] instead, reducing their effective chance to ~2.73%, while [[Wizard (player monster)|wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of forcing a [[cloak of magic resistance]], reducing their effective chance to ~5.47%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Player monster]]s that are not [[Monk (player monster)|monks]], including those generated on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of displacement as their initial cloak before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with a [[robe]] instead, so that their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement is ~2.73%. [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with a [[cloak of magic resistance]], reducing their effective chance of having a cloak of displacement to ~5.47%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==