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'''Crystal plate mail''' is one of the three types of [[plate mail]] in the dungeon (the other two being [[bronze plate mail]] and normal [[plate mail]]). It is the most expensive of the three, with a base cost of 820. Its [[armor class]] is 7, and it provides [[magic cancellation|MC2]].
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'''Crystal plate mail''' is a type of [[armor]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of crystalline [[glass]], and weighs 450 [[aum]] like the other types of plate armor (i.e., [[plate mail]] and [[bronze plate mail]]
  
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Being made of [[glass|crystal (glass)]] rather than metal, this armor does not inhibit [[spellcasting]] and is immune to [[rust]]. However, like all other plate mail, it is very heavy and thus cumbersome for low-[[strength]] spellcasters such as [[wizard]]s.  Although crystal plate mail is made of the same material as a [[mirror]], it does not provide [[reflection]], just easier spellcasting.
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==Description==
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When worn, it provides 7 [[AC]] and [[magic cancellation|MC2]]. Being made of glass, crystal plate mail does not inhibit [[spellcasting]] and is immune to [[erosion]].
  
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Crystal plate mail is [[fragile]]. It will shatter (be destroyed) if thrown against a wall, kicked, dropped down stairs, or dropped while levitating.  It will also shatter if struck with {{spell of|force bolt}} or a [[wand of striking]], but only if it is lying on the floor, or is worn or carried by a monster who you killed with the attack. Crystal plate mail that is in your inventory or in a container is safe from these attacks.
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==Strategy==
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Crystal plate mail is the second-best armor in the game that does not inhibit spellcasting, after [[dragon scale mail]]. However, like all other plate mail it is very heavy, and is thus cumbersome for low-[[strength]] spellcasters such as [[wizard]]s.
  
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Be careful when using force bolt or striking in any [[shop]] where there is or may be crystal plate mail.  Early characters are likely not to have enough gold to repay the shopkeeper.
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As crystal plate mail is [[fragile]] and easily broken unless worn, be careful when handling it - in particular, beware of using {{spell of|force bolt}}s or a [[wand of striking]] in a shop selling crystal plate mail, as early characters will not be able to pay off the [[shopkeeper]] afterward.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
===dNetHack===
 
===dNetHack===
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In [[dNetHack]], crystal plate mail doubles enchantment bonuses and can be enchanted to +7, so a fully enchanted CPM provides high defense. It does not impede spellcasting. It weighs 250 units, which is still heavy, but lighter than vanilla. However, it has MC 0.
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In [[dNetHack]], crystal plate mail doubles enchantment bonuses and can be enchanted to +7, so a fully enchanted CPM provides high defense. It still does not inhibit spellcasting, and its weight is also reduced to a more tolerable 250 aum, but it no longer provides any magic cancellation.
  
 
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===EvilHack===
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In [[EvilHack]], crystal plate mail is changed considerably. Its weight is reduced to 150 aum, and its base material is [[gemstone]] instead of glass, making it no longer prone to shattering. It is also immune to disintegration and the [[destroy armor (monster spell)|destroy armor]] monster spell. It incurs no spellcasting penalties when worn, which is significant because EvilHack applies a spellcasting penalty for any worn body armor for all roles.
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In [[EvilHack]], crystal plate mail is changed considerably. Its weight is reduced to 150 aum, and its base material is [[gemstone]] instead of glass, making it no longer prone to shattering. It is also immune to disintegration and the [[destroy armor (monster spell)|destroy armor]] monster spell. EvilHack also applies a spellcasting penalty to all roles for any worn body armor; crystal plate mail is the sole exception to this rule.
  
 
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Revision as of 22:40, 11 June 2021

[   crystal plate mail   Crystal plate mail.png
Appearance crystal plate mail
Slot body armor
AC 7
Special
Base price 820 zm
Weight 450
Material glass

Crystal plate mail is a type of armor that appears in NetHack. It is made of crystalline glass, and weighs 450 aum like the other types of plate armor (i.e., plate mail and bronze plate mail

Description

When worn, it provides 7 AC and MC2. Being made of glass, crystal plate mail does not inhibit spellcasting and is immune to erosion.

Strategy

Crystal plate mail is the second-best armor in the game that does not inhibit spellcasting, after dragon scale mail. However, like all other plate mail it is very heavy, and is thus cumbersome for low-strength spellcasters such as wizards.

As crystal plate mail is fragile and easily broken unless worn, be careful when handling it - in particular, beware of using force bolts or a wand of striking in a shop selling crystal plate mail, as early characters will not be able to pay off the shopkeeper afterward.

Variants

dNetHack

In dNetHack, crystal plate mail doubles enchantment bonuses and can be enchanted to +7, so a fully enchanted CPM provides high defense. It still does not inhibit spellcasting, and its weight is also reduced to a more tolerable 250 aum, but it no longer provides any magic cancellation.

EvilHack

In EvilHack, crystal plate mail is changed considerably. Its weight is reduced to 150 aum, and its base material is gemstone instead of glass, making it no longer prone to shattering. It is also immune to disintegration and the destroy armor monster spell. EvilHack also applies a spellcasting penalty to all roles for any worn body armor; crystal plate mail is the sole exception to this rule.

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