Helm of caution - Revision history

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2026-07-09T14:04:29Z

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2026-07-08T04:19:29Z

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2026-05-08T22:25:15Z

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Darth l33t: new item

2023-05-07T19:45:00Z

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{{armor
|top={{helm top}}
|name=helm of caution
|appearance={{random appearance}}
|slot=helm
|ac=1
|special=<ul><li>[[warning]]</li></ul>
|cost=50
|weight=50
|material=iron
}}
{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The '''helm of caution''' is a type of [[magical item|magical]] [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It has a [[randomized appearance]].}}

==Description==

The helm grants 1 AC and [[warning]].

==Strategy==

The [[helm of telepathy]] is a largely superior choice for the [[ascension kit]], as it tells you the identity of the monster rather than just giving a vague idea of its threat level. However, a few dangerous monsters, such as [[air elemental]]s and [[green slime]]s, are mindless and don't show up on telepathy, so warning still has some niche utility in the late game.

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-The '''helm of caution''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[Magical item|magical]] helm that is made of [[iron]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[unidentified]]{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|280-L281|nethack=5.0.0}}{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|331|nethack=5.0.0}}&mdash;the default one associated with it is an [[etched helmet]].{{refsrc|include/objects.h|479|nethack=5.0.0}}
+The '''helm of caution''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[Magical item|magical]] helm that is made of [[iron]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[unidentified]]{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|280-L281|nethack=5.0.0}}{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|331|nethack=5.0.0}}&mdash;the default one associated with it is an "etched helmet".{{refsrc|include/objects.h|479|nethack=5.0.0}}
 ==Generation==

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 ==Generation==
-Helms of caution make up {{frac|3|500}} (0.6%) of all helms that are randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock helms of caution.
+Helms of caution make up {{frac|3|500}} (0.6%) 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 also stock helms of caution.
 [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{sfrac|7|88}} chance (~7.95%) of generating with a helm of caution as their initial helm before role-based replacements, with cases that can affect this initial helm selection listed below:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|154|nethack=5.0.0|comment=Default equipment; the helm is chosen from within the designated object classes inclusively in objects.h}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=5.0.0|comment=Helms are only generated for Astral Plane playermons}}

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 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], the helm of caution grants 1 base [[AC]] and [[warning]].
+While [[worn]], the helm of caution grants 1 base [[AC]] and [[warning]]. As a metallic helm, it interferes with [[spellcasting]].
 ==Strategy==

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-The '''helm of caution''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[magical item|magical]] helm that is made of [[iron]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]&mdash;the default one associated with it is an [[etched helmet]].{{refsrc|include/objects.h|479|nethack=5.0.0}}
+The '''helm of caution''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[Magical item|magical]] helm that is made of [[iron]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when [[unidentified]]{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|280-L281|nethack=5.0.0}}{{refsrc|src/o_init.c|331|nethack=5.0.0}}&mdash;the default one associated with it is an [[etched helmet]].{{refsrc|include/objects.h|479|nethack=5.0.0}}
 ==Generation==
 Helms of caution make up {{frac|3|500}} (0.6%) of all helms that are randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock helms of caution.
 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], the helm of caution grants 1 AC and [[warning]].
+While [[worn]], the helm of caution grants 1 base [[AC]] and [[warning]].
 ==Strategy==
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 ==History==
-The helm of caution is introduced in [[NetHack 5.0.0]] via {{commit|f9a35132d6caad172c5987182e6984e6c50e0dcb}}, where it was added to fill the randomized helm appearance left unused by the [[helm of brilliance]] when it was changed to a non-randomized [[glass]] helm and given a fixed appearance.
+The helm of caution is introduced in [[NetHack 5.0.0]] via {{commit|f9a35132d6caad172c5987182e6984e6c50e0dcb}}, where it is added to fill the randomized helm appearance left unused by the helm of brilliance after the latter item is changed to a non-randomized [[glass]] helm and given a fixed appearance.
 ==References==

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 ==History==
 The helm of caution is introduced in [[NetHack 5.0.0]] via {{commit|f9a35132d6caad172c5987182e6984e6c50e0dcb}}, where it was added to fill the randomized helm appearance left unused by the [[helm of brilliance]] when it was changed to a non-randomized [[glass]] helm and given a fixed appearance.
 {{nethack-500}}
 [[Category:Helms]]

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	The [[helm of telepathy]] is a somewhat superior choice for the [[ascension kit]], as it directly reveals the identity of hostile monsters rather than giving a vague idea of its threat level. However, the helm still has utility in the late game and end game: some players will have extrinsic [[telepathy]] from quest artifacts, and certain dangerous monsters such as [[air elemental]]s and [[green slime]]s are [[mindless]] and cannot be detected via telepathy.		The [[helm of telepathy]] is a somewhat superior choice for the [[ascension kit]], as it directly reveals the identity of hostile monsters rather than giving a vague idea of its threat level. However, the helm still has utility in the late game and end game: some players will have extrinsic [[telepathy]] from quest artifacts, and certain dangerous monsters such as [[air elemental]]s and [[green slime]]s are [[mindless]] and cannot be detected via telepathy.
		+	[[Category:Helms]]