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 An '''elven cloak''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and appears as a '''faded pall''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==
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 Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have an effective {{frac|4}} chance of being [[generated with]] an elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|225|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-An elven cloak is generated in one of the niches around the [[upstair]] room on the first floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|142|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An elven cloak is generated in one of the niches around the up [[stair]] room on the first floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] during level creation.{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|142|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}&ndash;which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]]&ndash;the [[Wizard quest]] leader [[Neferet the Green]] generates with a +5 elven cloak.}}
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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Stealth#Strategy|l1=Stealth strategy}}
-Elven cloaks can be a useful source of stealth for the [[Sokoban]] [[zoo]] and other [[special room]]s that the player might encounter. However, another source like a [[ring of stealth]] may be preferred if you already have a viable cloak. In the absence of such a cloak, a decently-enchanted elven cloak will suffice for up to the late midgame.
+Elven cloaks can be a useful source of stealth for the [[Sokoban]] [[zoo]] and other [[special room]]s that the hero might encounter, though another source like a [[ring of stealth]] may be preferred if you already have a viable cloak. In the absence of such a cloak, a decently-enchanted elven cloak will suffice for up to the late midgame.
 Elven cloaks and [[elven boots]] are among the lightest and most common types of magical armor, and both can be safely enchanted past +5 to +7 like all [[elven item]]s, making them especially ideal for [[polypiling]].
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 The elven cloak first appears in Hack for PDP-11, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
-From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.3.1]], [[Yendorian Army]] fighters can generate with an elven cloak&mdash;the [[leather cloak]] is introduced in 3.4.0 to replace them in the soldiers' starting inventory.
+From Hack 1.0 to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the [[Wizard]] starts the game with a +0 elven cloak{{refsrc|hack.u_init.c|70|version=Hack 1.0}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|158|version=NetHack 2.3e}}&mdash;[[NetHack 3.0.0]] replaces the Wizard's cloak with a [[cloak of magic resistance]], which is newly introduced in that version.{{refsrc|u_init.c|186|version=NetHack 3.0.0}}
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the elven cloak grants [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|MC3]]&mdash;wearing or removing the cloak will auto-identify it even if the hero already has stealth from another source; this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3|bug #C343-401]], which was fixed in July 2010 via {{commit|8aecc6620416e01f72ec8dc653d4b7ae3a8fc540}}. [[NetHack 3.6.0]] applies the bug fix and changes the elven cloak to grant MC1.
+From [[NetHack 1.3d]] to [[NetHack 3.2.3]], the [[Elf (role)|Elf]] role has a {{frac|2}} chance of starting the game with an elven cloak.{{refsrc|u_init.c|80|version=NetHack 1.3d}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|333|version=NetHack 1.3d}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|77|version=NetHack 3.2.0}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|532|version=NetHack 3.2.0}}
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 In [[SLASH'EM]], elven cloaks provide MC3, and live elven monsters have a {{frac|3|8}} chance of generating with an elven cloak (compared to {{frac|4}} in ''NetHack'').
-[[Upgrading]] a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], [[cloak of displacement]], [[dwarvish cloak]], or [[orcish cloak]] successfully has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an elven cloak. Upgrading an elven cloak successfully will produce a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], or [[cloak of displacement]], with an equal probability of each&mdash;the ability to upgrade high-enchantment elven cloaks is commonly used when replacing equipment or even assembling [[ascension kit]]s, and can very easily save a [[wish]] in the process.
+[[Upgrading]] a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], cloak of magic resistance, [[cloak of displacement]], [[dwarvish cloak]], or [[orcish cloak]] successfully has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an elven cloak. Upgrading an elven cloak successfully will produce a cloak of protection, cloak of invisibility, cloak of magic resistance, or cloak of displacement, with an equal probability of each&mdash;the ability to upgrade high-enchantment elven cloaks is commonly used when replacing equipment or even assembling [[ascension kit]]s, and can very easily save a [[wish]] in the process.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], an elven cloak grants 1 AC and 0 [[DR]] when worn, along with MC3 and stealth. It is always made of cloth.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the elven cloak grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]], MC3, and stealth while worn, and it is always made of cloth.
 Wizard driver [[Amm Kamerel]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with an elven cloak. The [[half-elf ranger]] of the rebel leader's party that serves as [[quest nemeses]] for the default [[Noble quest]] will always generate with an elven cloak.
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 [[Hobbit (starting race)|Hobbit]] [[Ranger/EvilHack|Rangers]] start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard cloak of displacement, as with elven Rangers.
-The [[chest]] containing a [[magic key]] in [[Gollum (EvilHack)|Gollum's]] lair within [[Goblin Town]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an elven cloak.
+The [[chest]] with a [[magic key]] in [[Gollum (EvilHack)|Gollum's]] lair inside [[Goblin Town]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an elven cloak.
 [[Elven wizard]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an elven cloak, and elven [[mercenaries]] will often generate with an elven cloak. The cloak also appears in the kits of some low-level [[Player monster (EvilHack)|player monster]] [[Centaur (EvilHack)|centaurs]].

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 The elven cloak first appears in Hack for PDP-11, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
-From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.3.1]], [[Yendorian Army]] fighters can generate with an elven cloak; the [[leather cloak]] is introduced in 3.4.0 to replace them in the soldiers' starting inventory.
+From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.3.1]], [[Yendorian Army]] fighters can generate with an elven cloak&mdash;the [[leather cloak]] is introduced in 3.4.0 to replace them in the soldiers' starting inventory.
 In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the elven cloak grants [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|MC3]]&mdash;wearing or removing the cloak will auto-identify it even if the hero already has stealth from another source; this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3|bug #C343-401]], which was fixed in July 2010 via {{commit|8aecc6620416e01f72ec8dc653d4b7ae3a8fc540}}. [[NetHack 3.6.0]] applies the bug fix and changes the elven cloak to grant MC1.

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 An '''elven cloak''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and appears as a '''faded pall''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==
-[[Elf (starting race)|Elven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the elven cloak's appearance.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|832|nethack=3.6.7}} Elven [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard [[cloak of displacement]].{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|200|nethack=3.6.7|comment=A comment explains "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}}
+[[Elf (starting race)|Elven]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the elven cloak's appearance.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|832|nethack=3.6.7}} Elven [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard [[cloak of displacement]].{{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}}
-In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s, used armor dealerships and quality apparel and accessories stores sell elven cloaks.
+Elven cloaks make up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) 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 elven cloaks.
-Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have an effective {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|225|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have an effective {{frac|4}} chance of being [[generated with]] an elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|225|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 An elven cloak is generated in one of the niches around the [[upstair]] room on the first floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|142|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Wizard quest]] leader [[Neferet the Green]] generates with a +5 elven cloak.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}&ndash;which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]]&ndash;the [[Wizard quest]] leader [[Neferet the Green]] generates with a +5 elven cloak.}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, the elven cloak provides 1 point of [[AC]], [[Magic cancellation|MC1]] and [[stealth]]. Wearing or removing the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if the hero does not have any other source of stealth.
+While [[worn]], the elven cloak provides 1 point of [[AC]], [[Magic cancellation|MC1]] and [[stealth]]. Wearing or removing the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if the hero does not have any other source of stealth active.
 ==Strategy==
-{{main|Stealth}}
+{{main|Stealth#Strategy|l1=Stealth strategy}}
 Elven cloaks can be a useful source of stealth for the [[Sokoban]] [[zoo]] and other [[special room]]s that the player might encounter. However, another source like a [[ring of stealth]] may be preferred if you already have a viable cloak. In the absence of such a cloak, a decently-enchanted elven cloak will suffice for up to the late midgame.
-Elven cloaks and [[elven boots]] are among the lightest and most common types of magical armor, and can be safely enchanted past +5 to +7 like all [[elven item]]s - this makes them especially ideal for [[polypiling]].
+Elven cloaks and [[elven boots]] are among the lightest and most common types of magical armor, and both can be safely enchanted past +5 to +7 like all [[elven item]]s, making them especially ideal for [[polypiling]].
 ==History==
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 From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.3.1]], [[Yendorian Army]] fighters can generate with an elven cloak; the [[leather cloak]] is introduced in 3.4.0 to replace them in the soldiers' starting inventory.
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the elven cloak grants [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|MC3]]; wearing or removing the cloak would auto-identify it even if you already have stealth from another source - this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3|bug #C343-401]], which is fixed in July 2010 via {{commit|8aecc6620416e01f72ec8dc653d4b7ae3a8fc540}}. [[NetHack 3.6.0]] applies the bug fix and changes the elven cloak to confer MC1.
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the elven cloak grants [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|MC3]]&mdash;wearing or removing the cloak will auto-identify it even if the hero already has stealth from another source; this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3|bug #C343-401]], which was fixed in July 2010 via {{commit|8aecc6620416e01f72ec8dc653d4b7ae3a8fc540}}. [[NetHack 3.6.0]] applies the bug fix and changes the elven cloak to grant MC1.
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 ==Variants==
-Some variants may give elves (including the player) an AC bonus for wearing an elven cloak.
+Some variants may give elves (including elven heroes) an AC bonus for wearing an elven cloak.
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], elven cloaks provide MC3, and live elven monsters have a {{frac|3|8}} chance of generating with an elven cloak compared to {{frac|4}} in ''NetHack''.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], elven cloaks provide MC3, and live elven monsters have a {{frac|3|8}} chance of generating with an elven cloak (compared to {{frac|4}} in ''NetHack'').
-Upgrading any cloak except for an [[oilskin cloak]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an elven cloak; upgrading an elven cloak can produce a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], or [[cloak of displacement]], with an equal probability of each.
+[[Upgrading]] a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], [[cloak of displacement]], [[dwarvish cloak]], or [[orcish cloak]] successfully has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an elven cloak. Upgrading an elven cloak successfully will produce a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], or [[cloak of displacement]], with an equal probability of each&mdash;the ability to upgrade high-enchantment elven cloaks is commonly used when replacing equipment or even assembling [[ascension kit]]s, and can very easily save a [[wish]] in the process.
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 In [[EvilHack]], elven cloaks grant +1 AC to elven monsters that wear them, including elven players.
-[[Hobbit (starting race)|hobbit]] Rangers also start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard cloak of displacement.
+[[Hobbit (starting race)|Hobbit]] [[Ranger/EvilHack|Rangers]] start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard cloak of displacement, as with elven Rangers.
-[[Elven wizard]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an elven cloak, and elven [[mercenaries]] will often generate with an elven cloak. The cloak also appears in the kits of some low-level [[Player monster (EvilHack)|player monster]] centaurs.
+[[Elven wizard]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an elven cloak, and elven [[mercenaries]] will often generate with an elven cloak. The cloak also appears in the kits of some low-level [[Player monster (EvilHack)|player monster]] [[Centaur (EvilHack)|centaurs]].
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], elven cloaks are somewhat more rare compared to SLASH'EM. In addition to other SLASH'EM details, SlashTHEM incorporates the Noble role and its quest, including the half-elf ranger of the rebel leader's party that generates with an elven cloak.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], the elven cloak's generation probability is reduced to {{frac|3|500}} (0.6%)&mdash;all other SLASH'EM details still apply.
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], elven cloaks grant +1 AC to elven monsters that wear them, including elven players. Details for the elven cloak in EvilHack are applicable to Hack'EM.
+In [[Hack'EM]], elven cloaks grant +1 AC to elven monsters that wear them, including elven players.
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 ==Description==
-While worn, the elven cloak provides 1 point of [[AC]], [[Magic cancellation|MC1]] and [[stealth]]. Wearing or removing the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if you do not have any other source of stealth.
+While worn, the elven cloak provides 1 point of [[AC]], [[Magic cancellation|MC1]] and [[stealth]]. Wearing or removing the cloak will [[auto-identify]] it if the hero does not have any other source of stealth.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Generation==
-[[Elf (starting race)|Elven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the elven cloak's appearance.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|832|nethack=3.6.7}} Elven [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard [[cloak of displacement]].{{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}}
+[[Elf (starting race)|Elven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the elven cloak's appearance.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|832|nethack=3.6.7}} Elven [[Ranger]]s start the game with a +2 elven cloak in place of the role's standard [[cloak of displacement]].{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|200|nethack=3.6.7|comment=A comment explains "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}}
-In addition to random generation, elven cloaks can be sold in general [[shop]]s, used armor dealerships and quality apparel and accessories stores sell elven cloaks.
+In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s, used armor dealerships and quality apparel and accessories stores sell elven cloaks.
-The first floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] contains a guaranteed elven cloak in one of the niches around the [[upstair]] room.
+Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have an effective {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|225|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have an effective {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an elven cloak.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|225|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An elven cloak is generated in one of the niches around the [[upstair]] room on the first floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|142|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Wizard quest]] leader [[Neferet the Green]] generates with a +5 elven cloak.}}

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 In [[Hack'EM]], elven cloaks grant +1 AC to elven monsters that wear them, including elven players. Details for the elven cloak in EvilHack are applicable to Hack'EM.
-==Encyclopaedia entry==
+==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
 The Elves next unwrapped and gave to each of the Company the clothes they had brought.  For each they had provided a hood and cloak, made according to his size, of the light but warm silken stuff that the Galadrim wove.  It was hard to say of what colour they were: grey with the hue of twilight under the trees they seemed to be; and yet if they were moved, or set in another light, they were green as shadowed leaves, or brown as fallow fields by night, dusk-silver as water under the stars.