Difference between revisions of "Acid resistance"
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
− | Acid resistance can be obtained | + | Acid resistance can be obtained by wearing [[yellow dragon scales]], [[yellow dragon scale mail]], or an [[alchemy smock]]. It can also be obtained by [[polymorph]]ing into any acidic monster, as they are the only monsters to have the [[intrinsic]]. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
− | + | Sources of acid damage are as uncommon as acid resistance itself - even in scenarios where it can do significant damage, you can often easily avoid it by other methods (e.g., ranged attacks for acidic passives, and [[reflection]] for acid breath). Yellow dragon scales may still be worthwhile for pets and polyforms with multiple hit dice, particularly [[mind flayers]]. | |
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+ | {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/0891ef4e22ccb56bacd41ce302d4178c1c6525aa this commit], monsters now gain acid resistance from a worn alchemy smock, allowing for more variance in equipping humanoid pets.}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===SLASH'EM=== | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
− | In [[SLASH'EM]], the alchemy smock has been replaced by the [[lab coat]], which also provides this extrinsic. | + | In [[SLASH'EM]], the alchemy smock has been replaced by the [[lab coat]], which also provides this extrinsic as well as [[MC]]3. Some new monsters deal massive amounts of acid damage, most notoriously the [[giant shoggoth]], making this property more desirable for an ascension kit. Though still not a must-have, a player who has [[magic resistance]], [[reflection]], [[drain resistance]], and [[magic cancellation]] through other means may opt for a lab coat or yellow dragon scale mail just to be on the safe side. |
===FIQHack=== | ===FIQHack=== | ||
In [[FIQHack]], extrinsic acid resistance protects your items from corrosion. | In [[FIQHack]], extrinsic acid resistance protects your items from corrosion. | ||
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+ | ===UnNetHack=== | ||
+ | In [[UnNetHack]], [[chromatic dragon scales]] and their scale mail provide acid resistance among numerous other extrinsics. | ||
===EvilHack=== | ===EvilHack=== | ||
− | In [[EvilHack]] | + | In [[EvilHack]], due to the presence of monsters such as [[acid sphere]]s and buffs to existing acidic monsters along with the addition of the highly-damaging [[acid blast]] [[monster spell]], acid resistance is far more vital in comparison to vanilla. Yellow dragon scales and scale mail are thus far more valuable. [[Dragonbane]] is also changed to a pair of [[leather gloves|dragonhide gauntlets]] that provide acid resistance in addition to the standard [[reflection]] and warning of dragons, making it a highly sought-after [[artifact]] for most players. |
[[Category:Resistances]] | [[Category:Resistances]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:06, 30 July 2021
Acid resistance is a property that appears in NetHack and protects against acid damage. It does not protect your equipment against acidic erosion – this is done by corrodeproofing it.
Sources
Acid resistance can be obtained by wearing yellow dragon scales, yellow dragon scale mail, or an alchemy smock. It can also be obtained by polymorphing into any acidic monster, as they are the only monsters to have the intrinsic.
Strategy
Sources of acid damage are as uncommon as acid resistance itself - even in scenarios where it can do significant damage, you can often easily avoid it by other methods (e.g., ranged attacks for acidic passives, and reflection for acid breath). Yellow dragon scales may still be worthwhile for pets and polyforms with multiple hit dice, particularly mind flayers.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Per this commit, monsters now gain acid resistance from a worn alchemy smock, allowing for more variance in equipping humanoid pets.Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, the alchemy smock has been replaced by the lab coat, which also provides this extrinsic as well as MC3. Some new monsters deal massive amounts of acid damage, most notoriously the giant shoggoth, making this property more desirable for an ascension kit. Though still not a must-have, a player who has magic resistance, reflection, drain resistance, and magic cancellation through other means may opt for a lab coat or yellow dragon scale mail just to be on the safe side.
FIQHack
In FIQHack, extrinsic acid resistance protects your items from corrosion.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, chromatic dragon scales and their scale mail provide acid resistance among numerous other extrinsics.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, due to the presence of monsters such as acid spheres and buffs to existing acidic monsters along with the addition of the highly-damaging acid blast monster spell, acid resistance is far more vital in comparison to vanilla. Yellow dragon scales and scale mail are thus far more valuable. Dragonbane is also changed to a pair of dragonhide gauntlets that provide acid resistance in addition to the standard reflection and warning of dragons, making it a highly sought-after artifact for most players.