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| − | A '''cloak of protection''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when unidentified. | + | A '''cloak of protection''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]] and has a [[randomized appearance]] when unidentified; the default one associated with it is a [[tattered cape]].{{refsrc|src/objects.c|465|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
[[Aligned priest]]s, [[high priest]]s and the [[Arch Priest]] have a {{frac|2|21}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of protection.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|689|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | [[Aligned priest]]s, [[high priest]]s and the [[Arch Priest]] have a {{frac|2|21}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] a cloak of protection.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|689|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | Most non-[[Monk (player monster)|monk]] [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of receiving a random cloak, and a further {{frac|8}} chance of that cloak being a cloak of magic resistance this comes out as a {{frac|7|64}} chance (effectively ~10.94%) of receiving one.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|207|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Priest (player monster)|Priests]] have a further {{frac|3|4}} chance of the cloak being made into a robe instead, reducing this effective chance to ~2.73%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Wizard (player monster)|Wizards]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of forcing a [[cloak of magic resistance]], resulting in an effective chance of ~5.47% for them.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|248|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | The cloak of protection is the only single piece of armor that grants MC3 by itself, making it a strong option for characters without strong [[ranged attack]]s; players that have another source of [[magic resistance]] and can do without [[displacement]] may consider this cloak a viable choice for their [[ascension kit]]s. | + | The cloak of protection is the only single piece of armor that grants MC3 by itself, making it a strong option for characters without strong [[ranged attack]]s; players that have another source of [[magic resistance]] and can do without a [[cloak of displacement]] may consider this cloak a viable choice for their [[ascension kit]]s. |
===Identification=== | ===Identification=== | ||
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===SporkHack=== | ===SporkHack=== | ||
| − | In [[Sporkhack]], [[Wizard]]s start with a cloak of protection in place of the cloak of magic resistance | + | In [[Sporkhack]], [[Wizard]]s start with a cloak of protection in place of the usual cloak of magic resistance. |
===dNetHack=== | ===dNetHack=== | ||
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[[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are [[quest artifact]]s for the [[Noble]] that each have a cloak with a randomized appearance as their [[base item]], making it possible for one of them to be a cloak of protection. The Mantle of Heaven appears as an ornamental cope and is given to [[Human (starting race)|human]] and [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifier]] Nobles, while The Vestment appears as an opera cloak and is given to [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|vampiric]] Nobles. | [[The Mantle of Heaven]] and [[The Vestment of Hell]] are [[quest artifact]]s for the [[Noble]] that each have a cloak with a randomized appearance as their [[base item]], making it possible for one of them to be a cloak of protection. The Mantle of Heaven appears as an ornamental cope and is given to [[Human (starting race)|human]] and [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifier]] Nobles, while The Vestment appears as an opera cloak and is given to [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|vampiric]] Nobles. | ||
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| + | [[Amm Kamerel]] wizard leaders will always generate with a cloak of protection. | ||
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===SlashTHEM=== | ===SlashTHEM=== | ||
In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] introduces [[Blackshroud]], a neutral artifact [[cloak of protection]] that grants [[warning]] and and [[drain resistance]] and acts as a [[luckstone]] while worn. | In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] introduces [[Blackshroud]], a neutral artifact [[cloak of protection]] that grants [[warning]] and and [[drain resistance]] and acts as a [[luckstone]] while worn. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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{{nethack-367}} | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Cloaks]] | [[Category:Cloaks]] | ||
Revision as of 11:00, 26 July 2023
[  [  [  [  cloak of protection | |
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| Appearance | random |
| Slot | cloak |
| AC | 3 |
| Special | |
| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 10 |
| Material | cloth |
A cloak of protection is a type of magical cloak that appears in NetHack. It is made of cloth and has a randomized appearance when unidentified; the default one associated with it is a tattered cape.[1]
Contents
Generation
Aligned priests, high priests and the Arch Priest have a 2⁄21 chance of generating with a cloak of protection.[2]
Most non-monk player monsters on the Astral Plane have a 7⁄8 chance of receiving a random cloak, and a further 1⁄8 chance of that cloak being a cloak of magic resistance this comes out as a 7⁄64 chance (effectively ~10.94%) of receiving one.[3][4] Priests have a further 3⁄4 chance of the cloak being made into a robe instead, reducing this effective chance to ~2.73%.[5] Wizards have a 1⁄2 chance of forcing a cloak of magic resistance, resulting in an effective chance of ~5.47% for them.[6]
Description
When worn, a cloak of protection provides 3 points of base AC and MC3, and will auto-identify itself.
Strategy
The cloak of protection is the only single piece of armor that grants MC3 by itself, making it a strong option for characters without strong ranged attacks; players that have another source of magic resistance and can do without a cloak of displacement may consider this cloak a viable choice for their ascension kits.
Identification
A cloak of protection is trivial to identify by wearing it once it has been curse-tested, either using a pet or an altar. In terms of price identification, both it and the cloak of displacement have a base price of 50zm.
History
The cloak of protection first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
From this version to NetHack 3.4.3, several other pieces of armor provided MC3: the cloak of magic resistance, both dwarvish and elven mithril-coats, the elven cloak, the oilskin cloak, and the robe. In these versions, the cloak of magic resistance was the preferred source of MC3, with its magic resistance providing much more value compared to the cloak of protection's +2 extra base AC - some variants based on NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions maintain these MC values.
Starting in NetHack 3.6.0, the cloak of protection is the only piece of armor to give MC3; some variants based on this and later versions may add new items as additional sources of MC3.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, a cloak of protection can be created by upgrading an oilskin cloak or elven cloak.
SporkHack
In Sporkhack, Wizards start with a cloak of protection in place of the usual cloak of magic resistance.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, cloaks of protection grant 3 AC and 3 DR when worn, and can be safely enchanted to +7. A dragonhide cloak of protection can be very valuable, providing 9 AC and 10 DR at +7.
The Mantle of Heaven and The Vestment of Hell are quest artifacts for the Noble that each have a cloak with a randomized appearance as their base item, making it possible for one of them to be a cloak of protection. The Mantle of Heaven appears as an ornamental cope and is given to human and incantifier Nobles, while The Vestment appears as an opera cloak and is given to vampiric Nobles.
Amm Kamerel wizard leaders will always generate with a cloak of protection.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, all non-giant Infidels start the game with a cursed fireproof +0 cloak of protection. The gauntlets of protection are introduced as an alternate source of MC3 that giants and tortles can use.
Player monster infidels that are not giants are very likely to generate with a cloak of protection, and the cloak is also used in several kits for level 20 non-giant player monsters. The Archbishop of Moloch (now a separate monster from the high priests) has a 1⁄3 chance of generating with a cloak of protection.
SlashTHEM
In addition to SLASH'EM details, SlashTHEM introduces Blackshroud, a neutral artifact cloak of protection that grants warning and and drain resistance and acts as a luckstone while worn.
