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+'''Gauntlets of dexterity''', sometimes abbreviated to '''GoD''', are a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[gloves]] that appear in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are made of [[leather]], and have a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]&mdash;the default appearance associated with them is a pair of "fencing gloves".{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Generation==
-Gauntlets of dexterity make up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all randomly-generated armor. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock gauntlets of dexterity.
+Gauntlets of dexterity make up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all armor that is randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can aksi stock gauntlets of dexterity.
-[[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] that do not generate with a [[war hammer]] have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a random pair of gloves and a {{frac|5}} chance of those gloves being gauntlets of dexterity, for an effective {{frac|7|40}} chance (17.5%).{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=gloves are generated after weapon is determined}}
+[[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] that do not generate with a [[war hammer]] have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of [[generating with]] a random pair of gloves and a {{frac|5}} chance of those gloves being gauntlets of dexterity, for an effective {{frac|7|40}} chance (17.5%).{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=gloves are generated after a playermon's weapon is determined}}
 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], gauntlets of dexterity grant 1 base [[AC]] and modifies the wearer's [[dexterity]] based on its [[enchantment]], up to a maximum of 25. Wearing or [[taking off]] gauntlets of dexterity with a non-zero enchantment will [[auto-identify]] them.
+While [[worn]], gauntlets of dexterity grant 1 base [[AC]], and a [[hero]] wearing them modifies their [[dexterity]] based on the gloves' [[enchantment]], up to a maximum of 25. Wearing or [[taking off]] gauntlets of dexterity that have a non-zero enchantment will [[auto-identify]] them.
 ==Strategy==
-Higher dexterity improves a hero's chances of hitting with spells and attacks, but most players can maximize their chances to hit successfully through other means, particularly weapon [[skill]] and [[Luck]]. This makes gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon in most character kits, especially [[ascension kit]]s where [[leather gloves]] often suffice. Gauntlets of dexterity can still be of use to spellcasters seeking to improve their hit rates on [[attack spell]]s such as {{Spell of|magic missile}} and {{Spell of|finger of death}}&mdash;[[Monk]]s may prefer them for general use with martial arts, as well as to offset the -20 [[to-hit]] penalty should they choose to wear [[body armor]] or wield weapons.
+Gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon choices in most character kits (including [[ascension kit]]s): while far from useless to most heroes, [[leather gloves]] are usually found first and are often sufficient. While higher dexterity can improve a hero's [[to-hit]] chances for spells, attacks and [[thrown]] items, most players can also raise their spell or combat accuracy through other means, commonly by training the appropriate [[weapon]] [[skill]] or maximizing [[luck]].
-Other uses for these gauntlets include hitting with a [[thrown]] [[cockatrice egg]] or a [[potion of paralysis]], as odds of hitting with thrown objects can only be improved by a higher dexterity score. Though hitting with a [[wield]]ed egg or potion in melee is more reliable if the situation allows for it, highly-enchanted gauntlets can make for solid accuracy with thrown eggs and potions: at 23 Dexterity (assuming a hero with 18 dexterity and +5 gauntlets), there is a relatively low 12% chance of the item missing.
+Worn gauntlets of dexterity can help in reliably hitting high-priority hostile targets with [[thrown]] [[cockatrice egg]]s or [[potions of paralysis]], since to-hit for throwing non-weapon objects can only be improved by a higher dexterity score; though [[wielded]] footrice egg or potion of paralysis can be more reliable if the situation allows, wearing a [[ring of free action]] is recommended when using the wielded potion. Highly-enchanted gauntlets can make for solid accuracy with thrown eggs and potions: at 23 Dexterity (assuming a hero with 18 dexterity and +5 gauntlets), there is a relatively low 12% chance of the item missing, and throwing a potion of paralysis at a distance also removes the need to wear a ring of free action.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] leather gloves has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing gauntlets of dexterity when successful, and upgrading gauntlets of dexterity always produces leather gloves.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] leather gloves successfully has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing gauntlets of dexterity, and upgrading gauntlets of dexterity successfully will always produce leather gloves.
 [[The Gauntlets of Defense]] are a [[neutral]] [[artifact]] pair of gauntlets of dexterity that provide [[half physical damage]] while worn, and can be [[invoked]] to toggle [[invisibility]].
-Dexterity improves a hero's AC at higher values, making gauntlets of dexterity much more attractive to the point that they feature in ascension kits. It is debatable whether they are worth spending a [[wish]] on, since they are much more available through mundane means, especially for [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] heroes who have the ability to [[tinker]].
+Dexterity improves a hero's AC at higher values, making gauntlets of dexterity much more attractive to the point that they feature fairly often in SLASH'EM ascension kits. It is debatable whether they are worth spending a [[wish]] on since they are much more available through mundane means, especially for [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] heroes who have the ability to [[tinker]].
 ===NetHack brass===
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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], gauntlets of dexterity grant 2 base AC, 0 base [[DR]] and add their enchantment to the wearer's dexterity while worn, which in turn contributes to a SLASH'EM-styled bonus to AC.
-Female [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] [[Anachrononaut]]s start each game with a +1 pair of gauntlets of dexterity.
+[[Drow (starting race)|Drow]] [[Anachrononaut]] women start each game with a +1 pair of gauntlets of dexterity.
-Gauntlets of dexterity can be used to repair the dexterity servos of [[imperial elven gauntlets]], granting their enchantment as a bonus to dexterity while the gauntlets are worn.
+Gauntlets of dexterity can be used to repair the dexterity servos of [[imperial elven gauntlets]], granting a bonus to the hero's dexterity equal to the enchantment of the imperial elven gauntlets while they are worn.
 There are two pairs of artifact gauntlets of dexterity:
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#Shield of the Resolute Heart|The Shield of the Resolute Heart]], an unaligned artifact that can be enchanted to +7 - they confer half physical damage when worn, and can be invoked to bless and repair themselves, also raising the enchantment to +3 if it is below that threshold.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#Shield of the Resolute Heart|The Shield of the Resolute Heart]] are an unaligned artifact that can be enchanted to +7 and grant half physical damage when worn, and can be invoked to bless and repair themselves, also raising their enchantment to +3 if it is below that threshold.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Claws of the Revenancer|The Claws of the Revenancer]], a neutral artifact that acts as the [[crowning]] gift for neutral female [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] [[Noble]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Rogue]]s, and [[Wizard]]s. The Claws of the Revenancer are made of silver and have several effects related to [[life drain]]ing and [[undead]].
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Claws of the Revenancer|The Claws of the Revenancer]] are a neutral artifact that act as the [[crowning]] gift for neutral female [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] [[Noble]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Rogue]]s, and [[Wizard]]s. The Claws of the Revenancer are made of silver and have several effects related to [[life drain]]ing and [[undead]].
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], a hero's dexterity grants bonuses to AC while they are unburdened, in a manner somewhat similar to SLASH'EM&mdash;this makes gauntlets of dexterity more desirable, though to a lesser extent).
+In [[EvilHack]], a hero's dexterity grants bonuses to AC while they are unburdened, in a manner somewhat similar to SLASH'EM&mdash;this makes gauntlets of dexterity more desirable, though to a lesser extent.
-Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for player monsters, including [[Centaur (monster attribute)|centaur player monsters]] of several roles and [[Monk (EvilHack monster)|monks]] of all races.
+Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for [[Player monster (EvilHack)|player monsters]], including [[Centaur (monster attribute)|centaurs]] of several roles and [[Monk (EvilHack monster)|monks]] of all races.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[The Pickpocket's Gloves]] are a [[chaotic]] artifact pair of gauntlets of dexterity that grant [[stealth]] and [[automatic searching]] while worn, and additionally provide a +20 bonus to stealing from monsters via the [[Borrow|#borrow]] [[extended command]].
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[The Pickpocket's Gloves]] are a [[chaotic]] artifact pair of gauntlets of dexterity that grant [[stealth]] and [[automatic searching]] while worn, and additionally provide a +20 bonus to stealing from monsters via the #[[borrow]] [[extended command]].
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading gauntlets of dexterity will produce [[gauntlets of fumbling]] and vice versa&mdash;all EvilHack details apply.
+In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading gauntlets of dexterity will produce [[gauntlets of fumbling]] and vice versa. All details from EvilHack also apply.
 ==References==

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 ==Strategy==
-Higher dexterity improves a hero's chances of hitting with spells and attacks, but most players can maximize their chances to hit successfully through other means, particularly weapon [[skill]] and [[Luck]]. This makes gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon in most character kits, especially [[ascension kit]]s where [[leather gloves]] often suffice. Gauntlets of dexterity can still be of use to spellcasters seeking to improve their hit rates on [[attack spell]]s such as {{Spell of|magic missile}} and {{Spell of|finger of death}}&mdash;[[Monk]]s may prefer them for both general use with martial arts and for offseting the -20 [[to-hit]] penalty should they choose to wear [[body armor]] or wield weapons.
+Higher dexterity improves a hero's chances of hitting with spells and attacks, but most players can maximize their chances to hit successfully through other means, particularly weapon [[skill]] and [[Luck]]. This makes gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon in most character kits, especially [[ascension kit]]s where [[leather gloves]] often suffice. Gauntlets of dexterity can still be of use to spellcasters seeking to improve their hit rates on [[attack spell]]s such as {{Spell of|magic missile}} and {{Spell of|finger of death}}&mdash;[[Monk]]s may prefer them for general use with martial arts, as well as to offset the -20 [[to-hit]] penalty should they choose to wear [[body armor]] or wield weapons.
 Other uses for these gauntlets include hitting with a [[thrown]] [[cockatrice egg]] or a [[potion of paralysis]], as odds of hitting with thrown objects can only be improved by a higher dexterity score. Though hitting with a [[wield]]ed egg or potion in melee is more reliable if the situation allows for it, highly-enchanted gauntlets can make for solid accuracy with thrown eggs and potions: at 23 Dexterity (assuming a hero with 18 dexterity and +5 gauntlets), there is a relatively low 12% chance of the item missing.

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 Female [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] [[Anachrononaut]]s start each game with a +1 pair of gauntlets of dexterity.
-Gauntlets of dexterity can be used to repair the dexterity servos of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven gauntlets]], granting their enchantment as a bonus to dexterity while the gauntlets are worn.
+Gauntlets of dexterity can be used to repair the dexterity servos of [[imperial elven gauntlets]], granting their enchantment as a bonus to dexterity while the gauntlets are worn.
 There are two pairs of artifact gauntlets of dexterity:

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 ==Generation==
-In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and used armor dealerships can sell gauntlets of dexterity.
+Gauntlets of dexterity make up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all randomly-generated armor. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock gauntlets of dexterity.
 [[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] that do not generate with a [[war hammer]] have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a random pair of gloves and a {{frac|5}} chance of those gloves being gauntlets of dexterity, for an effective {{frac|7|40}} chance (17.5%).{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=gloves are generated after weapon is determined}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, gauntlets of dexterity confer 1 base [[AC]] and modifies the wearer's [[dexterity]] based on its [[enchantment]], up to a maximum of 25. Wearing gauntlets of dexterity with any non-zero enchantment will [[auto-identify]] them.
+While [[worn]], gauntlets of dexterity grant 1 base [[AC]] and modifies the wearer's [[dexterity]] based on its [[enchantment]], up to a maximum of 25. Wearing or [[taking off]] gauntlets of dexterity with a non-zero enchantment will [[auto-identify]] them.
 ==Strategy==
-Higher dexterity improves a player's chances of hitting with spells and attacks, but most players can maximize their chances to hit successfully through other means, particularly weapon [[skill]] and [[Luck]]. This makes gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon in most character kits, especially [[ascension kit]]s where [[leather gloves]] often suffice. Gauntlets of dexterity can still be of use to spellcasters seeking to improve their hit rates on [[attack spell]]s such as {{Spell of|magic missile}} and {{Spell of|finger of death}} - [[Monk]]s may prefer them both for general use with martial arts and to help offset the -20 [[to-hit]] penalty should they choose to wear [[body armor]] or wield weapons.
+Higher dexterity improves a hero's chances of hitting with spells and attacks, but most players can maximize their chances to hit successfully through other means, particularly weapon [[skill]] and [[Luck]]. This makes gauntlets of dexterity fairly uncommon in most character kits, especially [[ascension kit]]s where [[leather gloves]] often suffice. Gauntlets of dexterity can still be of use to spellcasters seeking to improve their hit rates on [[attack spell]]s such as {{Spell of|magic missile}} and {{Spell of|finger of death}}&mdash;[[Monk]]s may prefer them for both general use with martial arts and for offseting the -20 [[to-hit]] penalty should they choose to wear [[body armor]] or wield weapons.
-Other uses for these gauntlets include hitting with a [[thrown]] [[cockatrice egg]] or a [[potion of paralysis]], whose odds of hitting can only be improved by a higher dexterity score. Hitting with a [[wield]]ed egg or potion in melee is more reliable if the situation allows for it, but highly-enchanted gauntlets can make for solid accuracy with thrown eggs and potions; at 23 Dexterity (assuming a hero with 18 Dex and +5 gauntlets), there is a relatively low 12% chance of the item missing.
+Other uses for these gauntlets include hitting with a [[thrown]] [[cockatrice egg]] or a [[potion of paralysis]], as odds of hitting with thrown objects can only be improved by a higher dexterity score. Though hitting with a [[wield]]ed egg or potion in melee is more reliable if the situation allows for it, highly-enchanted gauntlets can make for solid accuracy with thrown eggs and potions: at 23 Dexterity (assuming a hero with 18 dexterity and +5 gauntlets), there is a relatively low 12% chance of the item missing.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] leather gloves has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing gauntlets of dexterity, and upgrading gauntlets of dexterity always produces leather gloves.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] leather gloves has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing gauntlets of dexterity when successful, and upgrading gauntlets of dexterity always produces leather gloves.
-[[The Gauntlets of Defense]] are a [[neutral]] pair of [[artifact]] gauntlets of dexterity that provide [[half physical damage]] while worn, and can be [[invoked]] to toggle [[invisibility]].
+[[The Gauntlets of Defense]] are a [[neutral]] [[artifact]] pair of gauntlets of dexterity that provide [[half physical damage]] while worn, and can be [[invoked]] to toggle [[invisibility]].
-Dexterity improves your AC at higher values, making gauntlets of dexterity much more attractive to the point that they may feature in ascension kits. It is debatable whether they are worth spending a [[wish]] on, since they are much more available through mundane means, especially for [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] characters who have the ability to [[tinker]].
+Dexterity improves a hero's AC at higher values, making gauntlets of dexterity much more attractive to the point that they feature in ascension kits. It is debatable whether they are worth spending a [[wish]] on, since they are much more available through mundane means, especially for [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] heroes who have the ability to [[tinker]].
 ===NetHack brass===
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], a character's dexterity confers bonuses to AC while unburdened in a manner somewhat similar to SLASH'EM, making gauntlets of dexterity more desirable (though not to the same extent).
+In [[EvilHack]], a hero's dexterity grants bonuses to AC while they are unburdened, in a manner somewhat similar to SLASH'EM&mdash;this makes gauntlets of dexterity more desirable, though to a lesser extent).
-Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for player monsters, including [[Centaur (monster attribute)|centaurs]] in several roles and [[Monk (player monster)|monks]] of all races.
+Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for player monsters, including [[Centaur (monster attribute)|centaur player monsters]] of several roles and [[Monk (EvilHack monster)|monks]] of all races.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[The Pickpocket's Gloves]] are a pair of [[chaotic]] artifact gauntlets of dexterity: they confer [[stealth]] and [[automatic searching]] while worn, and additionally provide a +20 bonus to stealing from monsters via the [[borrow]] [[extended command]].
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[The Pickpocket's Gloves]] are a [[chaotic]] artifact pair of gauntlets of dexterity that grant [[stealth]] and [[automatic searching]] while worn, and additionally provide a +20 bonus to stealing from monsters via the [[Borrow|#borrow]] [[extended command]].
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading gauntlets of dexterity will produce [[gauntlets of fumbling]] and vice versa - all EvilHack details apply.
+In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading gauntlets of dexterity will produce [[gauntlets of fumbling]] and vice versa&mdash;all EvilHack details apply.
 ==References==

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], gauntlets of dexterity confer 2 base AC, 0 base [[DR]] and add their enchantment to the wearer's dexterity while worn. Both variants also incorporate SLASH'EM-styled bonuses to AC.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], gauntlets of dexterity grant 2 base AC, 0 base [[DR]] and add their enchantment to the wearer's dexterity while worn, which in turn contributes to a SLASH'EM-styled bonus to AC.
-Female [[Drow (starting race)|droven]] [[Anachrononaut]]s start with a +1 pair of gauntlets of dexterity.
+Female [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] [[Anachrononaut]]s start each game with a +1 pair of gauntlets of dexterity.
-dNetHack has two pairs of artifact gauntlets of dexterity:
+Gauntlets of dexterity can be used to repair the dexterity servos of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven gauntlets]], granting their enchantment as a bonus to dexterity while the gauntlets are worn.
 * [[dNetHack artifacts#Shield of the Resolute Heart|The Shield of the Resolute Heart]], an unaligned artifact that can be enchanted to +7 - they confer half physical damage when worn, and can be invoked to bless and repair themselves, also raising the enchantment to +3 if it is below that threshold.

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 In [[EvilHack]], a character's dexterity confers bonuses to AC while unburdened, somewhat similar to SLASH'EM, making gauntlets of dexterity somewhat more desirable.
-Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for player monsters, including [[Centaur (monster)|centaurs]] in several roles and [[Monk (player monster)|monks]] of all races.
+Gauntlets of dexterity are generated as part of various kits for player monsters, including [[Centaur (EvilHack)|centaurs]] in several roles and [[Monk (player monster)|monks]] of all races.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with blessed erodeproof +4 or +5 gauntlets of dexterity if they represent a character that is a [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]] or [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]] who does not have gloves.
+In [[TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating with blessed erodeproof +4 or +5 gauntlets of dexterity if they represent a character that is a [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]] or [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]] who does not have gloves.
 ===EvilHack===