Dwarvish iron helm - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ thank you chris

2025-12-01T20:15:58Z

‎dNetHack: thank you chris

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ duerg

2025-12-01T20:11:19Z

‎dNetHack: duerg

Umbire the Phantom: formatting + some copyedit

2025-04-18T12:39:10Z

formatting + some copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

2024-03-26T11:34:29Z

copyedit

JASON10668: Add languages template.

2024-03-26T10:49:28Z

Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ pothole

2024-02-05T16:58:51Z

‎dNetHack: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: slash'em + hack'em

2023-11-22T22:23:13Z

slash'em + hack'em

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ un + dnh

2023-11-22T21:44:05Z

‎Variants: un + dnh

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ expand

2023-11-22T20:33:51Z

‎Generation: expand

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ potholes

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‎Generation: potholes

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 Dwarves that generate with dwarvish helms in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
-[[Duergar (dNetHack)|Duergars]], [[duergar stoneguard]]s and [[duergar deepking]]s that generate with dwarvish helms will have lit lanterns that emit darkness in a circular 2-square radius around them.
+[[Duergar (dNetHack)|Duergars]], [[duergar stoneguard]]s and [[duergar deepking]]s that generate with dwarvish helms in lit areas will have their helm's lantern lit, and those lanterns will [[Dark source|emit darkness]] in a circular 3-square radius around them.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] while worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[applying]] the helm. Dwarves that generate in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] while worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[applying]] the helm.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ==Generation==
-[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish iron helm, and any dwarven character in a role that starts the game with a [[helmet]] will start with a dwarvish iron helm instead, though there are no applicable roles where this substitution occurs.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|226|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
+[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] [[heroes]] start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish iron helm's appearance, and any dwarven hero in a role that starts the game with a [[helmet]] will start with a dwarvish iron helm instead, though there are no applicable roles where this substitution occurs.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|226|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
-In addition to random generation, armor [[shop]]s and general stores can stock dwarvish iron helms.
+Dwarvish iron helms make up {{frac|3|500}} (0.6%) of all randomly-generated weapons created on the floor, as [[death drop]]s or in [[shop]]s. General stores, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock dwarvish iron helms.
-Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a dwarvish iron helm.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|381|nethack=3.6.7|comment=default dwarvish armor}}
+Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of being [[generated with]] a dwarvish iron helm.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|381|nethack=3.6.7|comment=default dwarvish armor}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, a dwarvish iron helm grants a base [[AC]] of 2.
+While [[worn]], a dwarvish iron helm grants a base [[AC]] of 2.
 ==Strategy==
-The dwarvish iron helm is the only helm with 2 AC, and is usually the best helm available in the early- and mid-game for builds that are not significantly reliant on [[spellcasting]]. It is also among heavy and susceptible to [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s, making [[rustproof]]ing necessary to preserve its AC.
+The dwarvish iron helm is the only helm with 2 base AC, and is usually the best helm available in the early- and mid-game for builds that are not significantly reliant on [[spellcasting]]. It is also among heavy and susceptible to [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s, making [[rustproof]]ing necessary to preserve its AC.
-In the mid-game, the dwarvish iron helm is often discarded in favor of other helms that provide additional benefits beyond the basics, especially for [[ascension kit]]s: the [[helm of telepathy]] and the [[helm of brilliance]] are particular candidates. The [[elven leather helm]] is also a somewhat common replacement - while it does not protect your head from falling objects, they do not interfere with spellcasting and can safely be enchanted to +7; falling objects are also rarely a concern beyond the early game.
+In the mid-game, the dwarvish iron helm is often discarded in favor of other helms that provide additional benefits beyond the basics, and typically does not feature in [[ascension kit]]s: the [[helm of telepathy]] and the [[helm of brilliance]] provide highly-useful benefits outside of AC, and while the [[elven leather helm]] does not protect your head from falling objects, it also do not interfere with spellcasting and can safely be enchanted to +7&mdash;falling objects are also rarely a life-threatening concern beyond the early game.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
-In variants with [[object materials]] systems, a dwarvish iron helm is sometimes called a '''dwarvish helm''', with iron as its base material - they may also have their material appended within the name, depending on the variant (e.g., "a +0 dwarvish [[mithril]] helm").
+In [[variant]]s of ''NetHack'' with [[object materials]] systems, a dwarvish iron helm is sometimes called a '''dwarvish helm''', with iron as its base material, and may also have their material appended within the name (e.g., "a +0 dwarvish [[mithril]] helm").
-Some variants may give dwarves (including the player character) an AC bonus for wearing a dwarvish iron helm.
+Some variants may give dwarves (including a dwarven hero) an AC bonus for wearing a dwarvish iron helm.
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], dwarven [[Knight]]s that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm, making use of the existing substitution.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], dwarven [[Knight/SLASH'EM|Knights]] that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm, making use of the existing substitution code.{{refsrc|u_init.c|345|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 A dwarvish iron helm can be [[upgraded]] to a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance. Upgrading an [[orcish helm]], helm of telepathy or helm of brilliance will produce a dwarvish iron helm.
 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], the dwarvish iron helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including player dwarves.
+In [[UnNetHack]], the dwarvish iron helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including dwarven heroes.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] while worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[apply]]ing the helm. Dwarves that generate in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] while worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[applying]] the helm. Dwarves that generate in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], the dwarvish helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including player dwarves. Dwarven Knights start the game with a +0 dwarvish helm in place of the standard helmet.
+In [[EvilHack]], the dwarvish helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including dwarven heroes. Dwarven [[Knight/EvilHack|Knights]] start the game with a +0 dwarvish helm in place of the standard helmet.
 [[Croesus]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a [[Gold (material)|golden]] dwarvish helm.
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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], the dwarvish iron helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including player dwarves. Dwarven [[Undead Slayer]]s that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm.
+In [[Hack'EM]], the dwarvish helm grants +1 AC to dwarves that wear them, including dwarven heroes. Dwarven Knights and [[Undead Slayer]]s that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm.
 Upgrading an orcish helm will produce a dwarvish helm as in SLASH'EM, but upgrading a dwarvish helm will only produce an orcish helm. Forging recipes and other details are the same as in SLASH'EM and EvilHack.

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 ==Generation==
-Player [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]] start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish iron helm. Any dwarven character that would start the game with a [[helmet]] will start with a dwarvish iron helm instead - currently, there are no applicable roles where this substitution would occur.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|226|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
+[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish iron helm, and any dwarven character in a role that starts the game with a [[helmet]] will start with a dwarvish iron helm instead, though there are no applicable roles where this substitution occurs.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|226|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
 In addition to random generation, armor [[shop]]s and general stores can stock dwarvish iron helms.
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 ==Description==
-When worn, a dwarvish iron helm grants a base [[AC]] of 2.
+While worn, a dwarvish iron helm grants a base [[AC]] of 2.
 ==Strategy==
-The dwarvish iron helm is the only helm with 2 AC, and is usually the best helm available in the early- and mid-game for builds that are not significantly reliant on [[spellcasting]]. It is also among the heavier helms, and is susceptible to [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s, making [[rustproof]]ing necessary to preserve its AC.
+The dwarvish iron helm is the only helm with 2 AC, and is usually the best helm available in the early- and mid-game for builds that are not significantly reliant on [[spellcasting]]. It is also among heavy and susceptible to [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s, making [[rustproof]]ing necessary to preserve its AC.
-In the mid-game, the dwarvish iron helm is often discarded in favor of other helms that provide additional benefits beyond the basics, especially for [[ascension kit]]s - the [[helm of telepathy]] and the [[helm of brilliance]] are particular candidates. While the [[elven leather helm]] does not protect your head from falling objects, they do not interfere with spellcasting and can safely be enchanted to +7; falling objects are also rarely a concern beyond the early game.
+In the mid-game, the dwarvish iron helm is often discarded in favor of other helms that provide additional benefits beyond the basics, especially for [[ascension kit]]s: the [[helm of telepathy]] and the [[helm of brilliance]] are particular candidates. The [[elven leather helm]] is also a somewhat common replacement - while it does not protect your head from falling objects, they do not interfere with spellcasting and can safely be enchanted to +7; falling objects are also rarely a concern beyond the early game.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
-In variants with [[object materials]] systems, a dwarvish iron helm is sometimes called a '''dwarvish helm''', with iron as its base material - they may also have their material appended within the name, depending on the variant (e.g., "a +0 dwarvish [[mithril]] helm"). Some variants may give dwarves (including the player) an AC bonus for wearing a dwarvish iron helm.
+In variants with [[object materials]] systems, a dwarvish iron helm is sometimes called a '''dwarvish helm''', with iron as its base material - they may also have their material appended within the name, depending on the variant (e.g., "a +0 dwarvish [[mithril]] helm").
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], dwarven [[Knight]]s that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], dwarven [[Knight]]s that start the game with a helmet will instead start with a +0 dwarvish iron helm, making use of the existing substitution.
-A dwarvish iron helm can be [[Upgrading objects|upgraded]] to a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance. Upgrading an [[orcish helm]], helm of telepathy or helm of brilliance will produce a dwarvish iron helm.
+A dwarvish iron helm can be [[upgraded]] to a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance. Upgrading an [[orcish helm]], helm of telepathy or helm of brilliance will produce a dwarvish iron helm.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] when worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[apply]]ing the helm. Dwarves that generate in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
+In [[dNetHack]], a dwarvish helm grants 1 AC and 1 [[DR]] while worn, and has a built-in [[lantern]] that can be turned on or off by [[apply]]ing the helm. Dwarves that generate in dark levels within the [[Gnomish Mines]] will have their helm's lantern lit.
 ===EvilHack===

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 Any [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] player character that would start the game with a [[helmet]] will start with a dwarvish iron helm instead - currently, there are no applicable roles where this substitution would occur.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|226|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
-In addition to random generation, non-[[undead]] [[Dwarf (monster)|dwarves]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with a dwarvish iron helm.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|381|nethack=3.6.7|comment=default dwarvish armor}}
+In addition to random generation, live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a dwarvish iron helm.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|381|nethack=3.6.7|comment=default dwarvish armor}}
 ==Description==