Shield of reflection - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: simplify lede

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Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

2024-12-29T23:37:45Z

potholes et. al.

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2024-11-03T23:51:11Z

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2024-07-20T06:32:04Z

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ wordsmithing - leave more Itlachiayaque details to the appropriate articles and link them

2024-07-20T04:44:10Z

‎Variants: wordsmithing - leave more Itlachiayaque details to the appropriate articles and link them

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2024-07-20T04:33:10Z

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Furey: /* TNNT (the game) */ delete tangential information about TNNT. devteam member and deathmatch cover this.

2024-06-20T01:55:26Z

‎TNNT (the game): delete tangential information about TNNT. devteam member and deathmatch cover this.

Furey: Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

2024-06-18T10:48:12Z

Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

Furey: /* dNetHack */ Neutral Quest (dNethack) -> Neutral Quest (dNetHack). Fixes a redlink.

2024-06-16T14:59:34Z

‎dNetHack: Neutral Quest (dNethack) -> Neutral Quest (dNetHack). Fixes a redlink.

Furey: "The November NetHack Tournament" -> "TNNT (the game)"

2024-06-14T23:02:46Z

"The November NetHack Tournament" -> "TNNT (the game)"

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-A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when [[Identification|unidentified]], and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if the item cannot be seen (e.g., the [[hero]] is [[blind]] or sees a [[monster]] pick it up from a distance).
+A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when [[Identification|unidentified]], and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if the [[hero]] is blind or else sees it from a distance.
 ==Generation==

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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], [[Black market (UnNetHack)#One-eyed Sam|One-eyed Sam]] is always generated with a shield of reflection. [[Durin's Bane]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a shield of reflection.
+In [[UnNetHack]], the shield of reflection is non-magical, which makes it a viable candidate for a [[wish]] obtained from any source including a [[wand of wishing]] (which can also create magical items).
-The shield of reflection is non-magical, which makes it a viable candidate for a [[wish]] obtained from any source including a [[wand of wishing]] (which can also create magical items).
+[[Black market (UnNetHack)#One-eyed Sam|One-eyed Sam]] is always generated with a shield of reflection. [[Durin's Bane (UnNetHack)|Durin's Bane]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a shield of reflection.
 UnNetHack incorporates the [[Itlachiayaque]] patch, which replaces [[The Orb of Detection]] with the artifact shield of reflection Itlachiayaque as the [[Archeologist]] [[quest artifact]].

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-A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and it is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when [[Identification|unidentified]], and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if a character is [[blind]].
+A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when [[Identification|unidentified]], and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if the item cannot be seen (e.g., the [[hero]] is [[blind]] or sees a [[monster]] pick it up from a distance).
 ==Generation==
-The statue of [[Perseus]] on [[Medusa's Island]] has a chance of containing a [[cursed]] +0 shield of reflection: the statue on the second '[[titan]]' map has a {{frac|4}} chance, and has a {{frac|3|4}} chance on all other maps.{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|57|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|156|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|274|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|374|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+The statue of [[Perseus]] on [[Medusa's Island]] has a chance of containing a [[cursed]] +0 shield of reflection: the chance is {{frac|4}} on the second '[[titan]]' map, and {{frac|3|4}} on all other maps.{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|57|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|156|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|274|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|374|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Angel]]s and [[Aleax]]es have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated]] with a shield of reflection, including the [[tame]] [[Minion|guardian]] Angel generated upon reaching the [[Astral Plane]] if you are not generating [[conflict]], and [[Archon]]s are always generated with one.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|340|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Archon]]s are [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a shield of reflection, and [[Angel]]s and [[Aleax]]es have a {{frac|4}} chance of being generated with a shield of reflection, including the [[tame]] [[Minion|guardian]] Angel that is generated when the hero enters the [[Astral Plane]] and [[conflict]] is not active.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|340|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Shield#Strategy}}
-Although reflection is a crucial property, shields inhibit both [[twoweapon]]ing and [[spellcasting]], making the shield of reflection a somewhat unpopular choice for the [[ascension kit]] of a character that is built to focus on either. Conversely, the shield is more ideal for the ascension kits of characters that are in roles which cannot twoweapon (such as [[Cavemen]] and [[Ranger]]s), and will not urgently need spellcasting outside of situations where the shield can quickly be removed at will. Ascension kits that frequently use the shield often pair it with [[gray dragon scale mail]] to keep their amulet and cloak slots free, e.g. for a [[cloak of protection]] and/or an [[amulet of life saving]] - kits that use shields and have reflection covered via [[silver dragon scale mail]] or an amulet will instead opt for an [[elven shield]] or even a [[small shield]].
+Although reflection is a crucial property, shields inhibit both [[twoweapon]]ing and [[spellcasting]], making the shield of reflection a somewhat unpopular choice for the [[ascension kit]] of a hero that is built to focus on either. Conversely, the shield is more ideal for the ascension kits of heroes that cannot or do not wish to twoweapon (such as [[Cavemen]] and [[Ranger]]s), and will not urgently need spellcasting outside of situations where the shield can quickly be removed at will. Ascension kits that frequently use the shield often pair it with [[gray dragon scale mail]] to keep their amulet and cloak slots free, e.g. for a [[cloak of protection]] and/or an [[amulet of life saving]] - kits that use shields and have reflection covered via [[silver dragon scale mail]] or an amulet will instead opt for an [[elven shield]] or even a [[small shield]].
-Even characters that want to twoweapon or cast spells may consider it a solid find in the early to mid-game if they do not yet plan to rely exclusively on either, or else have not discovered the [[amulet of reflection]]. Spare shields of reflection are quite good for powerful humanoid pets to protect them from rays fired by random [[wand]]s or breath attacks from [[dragon]]s - [[Centaur (monster class)|centaurs]] are notably one of the few eligible [[steed]]s that can also wear armor, including shields of reflection.
+Even heroes that want to twoweapon or cast spells may consider it a solid find in the early to mid-game if they do not yet plan to rely exclusively on either, or else have not discovered the [[amulet of reflection]]. Spare shields of reflection are quite good for powerful humanoid pets to protect them against rays from random [[wand]]s or [[breath]] weapons (e.g. from [[dragon]]s). [[Centaur (monster class)|Centaurs]] are notably among the few eligible [[steed]]s that can also wear armor, including shields of reflection.
 ==History==
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 ==Origin==
 {{Wikipedia|Perseus}}
-The shield of reflection found in the statue of Perseus is based on the shield used by the Perseus of classical folklore: he beheads and kills [[Medusa]] by using his polished shield to view her reflection and avoid meeting her gaze directly.
+The shield of reflection found in the statue of Perseus is based on the shield used by the Perseus of classical folklore: he beheads and kills [[Medusa]] by using his polished shield to view her reflection, in order to avoid meeting her gaze directly and aim his sword strikes.
 ==Variants==
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Deva]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of being generated with a shield of reflection, and [[Planetar]]s and [[Solar]]s always generate with shields of reflection. [[Black market (SLASH'EM)#One-eyed Sam|One-eyed Sam]] is also always generated with a shield of reflection.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Deva]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of being generated with a shield of reflection, and [[Planetar]]s and [[Solar]]s always generate with shields of reflection. [[Black market (SLASH'EM)#One-eyed Sam|One-eyed Sam]] is always generated with a shield of reflection.
-[[Mirrorbright]] is a [[neutral]] [[artifact]] shield of reflection that acts as the first guaranteed [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Healer]]s. While worn, it confers [[hallucination resistance]] in addition to reflection.
+[[Mirrorbright]] is a [[neutral]] [[artifact]] shield of reflection that is the first guaranteed [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Healer]]s. While worn, it grants [[hallucination resistance]] in addition to reflection.
 ===UnNetHack===

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-A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and it is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when unidentified, and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if a character is [[blind]].
+A '''shield of reflection''' is type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and it is the sole [[Magical item|magical]] shield in the game. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''polished silver shield''' when [[Identification|unidentified]], and is referred to as a '''smooth shield''' if a character is [[blind]].
 ==Generation==

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 ==Variants==
 In variants with [[object materials]] systems, the shield of reflection may appear as a '''polished shield''' when unidentified.
 ===SLASH'EM===
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 In [[UnNetHack]], [[Black market (UnNetHack)#One-eyed Sam|One-eyed Sam]] is always generated with a shield of reflection. [[Durin's Bane]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a shield of reflection.
-The shield of reflection is made non-magical, which makes it a viable candidate for a [[wish]] obtained from any source including a [[wand of wishing]] (which can also create magical items).
+The shield of reflection is non-magical, which makes it a viable candidate for a [[wish]] obtained from any source including a [[wand of wishing]] (which can also create magical items).
-UnNetHack also incorporates the Itlachiayaque patch: the artifact is a [[lawful]] shield of reflection that confers fire resistance while carried, and grants [[telepathy]] and [[half spell damage]] while worn. [[Invoking]] Itlachiayaque can create a [[stinking cloud]] on a square within range, similar to the [[scroll of stinking cloud]].
+UnNetHack incorporates the [[Itlachiayaque]] patch, which replaces [[The Orb of Detection]] with the artifact shield of reflection Itlachiayaque as the [[Archeologist]] [[quest artifact]].
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], a shield of reflection grants 2 base AC, 0 [[DR]] and reflection while worn, and it appears as a "polished shield" when unidentified, though it is always made of silver. Its weight is increased to 60 [[aum]].
+In [[dNetHack]], a shield of reflection grants 2 base AC, 0 [[DR]] and reflection while worn, its weight is increased to 60 [[aum]], and it appears as a "polished shield" when unidentified (though it is always made of silver).
 [[Argenach Rilmani]] that generate with a [[broadsword]] have a {{frac|6}} chance of generating with a shield of reflection.
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 ===xNetHack===
-[[xNetHack]] incorporates Itlachiayaque, but does so much differently compared to other variants: Itlachiayaque is a lawful [[gold (material)|golden]] shield of reflection that confers fire resistance while carried and [[warning]] while worn; when invoking the artifact, a character can either can create a poison cloud as in other variants, or else search for an object, monster, or furniture symbol as with a [[crystal ball]] (much like the Orb of Detection). [[Schliemann]], who replaces the [[Minion of Huhetotl]] as the Archeologist quest nemesis, is able to use Itlachiayaque's invoke ability against a player Archeologist.
+In [[xNetHack]], the shield of reflection appears as a "polished shield" when unidentified.
 ===SpliceHack===
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 ===notdNetHack===
-In [[notdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[Ose]] generates with a shield of reflection when summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]].
+In [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[Ose]] generates with a shield of reflection when summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]].
 ===EvilHack===
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] incorporates the Itlachiayaque patch, with the artifact serving as the Archeologist's first sacrifice gift and retaining most of its traits.
+In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] incorporates the Itlachiayaque patch, with [[Itlachiayaque (SlashTHEM)|Itlachiayaque]] serving as the Archeologist's first sacrifice gift.
 ==References==

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 In [[EvilHack]], [[Paladin (monster)|the Paladin]] and [[Graz'zt]] are always generated with a shield of reflection.
-A shield of reflection can be combined with [[barding]] at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] to create [[barding of reflection]].
+A shield of reflection can be combined with [[Barding (item)|barding]] at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] to create [[barding of reflection]].
 ===SlashTHEM===

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	The [[Map inclusion (dNethack)#Minor spire\|minor spires]] encountered in the Outlands of the [[Neutral Quest (dNetHack)\|Neutral Quest]] may contain a shield of reflection and a [[silver wand]]. It may also contain a silver [[long sword]] and a shield of reflection if [[Mirror Brand (dNetHack)\|Mirror Brand]] has already been generated.		The [[Map inclusion (dNethack)#Minor spire\|minor spires]] encountered in the Outlands of the [[Neutral Quest (dNetHack)\|Neutral Quest]] may contain a shield of reflection and a [[silver wand]]. It may also contain a silver [[long sword]] and a shield of reflection if [[Mirror Brand (dNetHack)\|Mirror Brand]] has already been generated.
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−	~~===TNNT (the game)===~~
−	~~In [[TNNT (the game)]], all [[Devteam member]]s are generated with a shield of reflection.~~
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−	The [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac\|2}} chance of generating with a +4 or +5 shield of reflection if they represent a character that is not a [[Monk (player monster)\|monk]], [[Wizard (player monster)\|wizard]], [[Healer (player monster)\|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)\|priest]], or [[Barbarian (player monster)\|barbarian]], and does not have a shield.

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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], all [[Devteam member]]s are generated with a shield of reflection.
+In [[TNNT (the game)]], all [[Devteam member]]s are generated with a shield of reflection.
 The [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a +4 or +5 shield of reflection if they represent a character that is not a [[Monk (player monster)|monk]], [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]], [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]], or [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarian]], and does not have a shield.

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 [[Argenach Rilmani]] that generate with a [[broadsword]] have a {{frac|6}} chance of generating with a shield of reflection.
-The [[Map inclusion (dNethack)#Minor spire|minor spires]] encountered in the Outlands of the [[Neutral Quest (dNethack)|Neutral Quest]] may contain a shield of reflection and a [[silver wand]]. It may also contain a silver [[long sword]] and a shield of reflection if [[Mirror Brand (dNetHack)|Mirror Brand]] has already been generated.
+The [[Map inclusion (dNethack)#Minor spire|minor spires]] encountered in the Outlands of the [[Neutral Quest (dNetHack)|Neutral Quest]] may contain a shield of reflection and a [[silver wand]]. It may also contain a silver [[long sword]] and a shield of reflection if [[Mirror Brand (dNetHack)|Mirror Brand]] has already been generated.
 ===TNNT (the game)===