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Nethack defines several '''elven items'''. They are listed below. The weapon damage figures are copied from [[weap-343.txt]], the armor class figures are from [[armr-343.txt]]. | Nethack defines several '''elven items'''. They are listed below. The weapon damage figures are copied from [[weap-343.txt]], the armor class figures are from [[armr-343.txt]]. | ||
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:* [[Elven arrow]] (runed arrow) - d7/d6 | :* [[Elven arrow]] (runed arrow) - d7/d6 | ||
:* [[Elven spear]] (runed spear) - d7/d8 | :* [[Elven spear]] (runed spear) - d7/d8 | ||
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:* [[Elven bow]] (runed bow) - d2/d2 | :* [[Elven bow]] (runed bow) - d2/d2 | ||
| − | ;[[Armor]] | + | ;[[Armor]] |
:* [[Elven leather helm]] (leather hat) - AC 1 | :* [[Elven leather helm]] (leather hat) - AC 1 | ||
:* [[Elven mithril-coat]] - AC 5 | :* [[Elven mithril-coat]] - AC 5 | ||
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:* [[Elven boots]] ([[randomized appearance]]) - AC 1 | :* [[Elven boots]] ([[randomized appearance]]) - AC 1 | ||
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:* [[lembas wafer]] | :* [[lembas wafer]] | ||
You can use the above list to identify if any item is elven, except for the elven boots. All runed weapons are elven except for [[Stormbringer]] and its base weapon, the [[runesword]]. Basic runeswords are never randomly generated. | You can use the above list to identify if any item is elven, except for the elven boots. All runed weapons are elven except for [[Stormbringer]] and its base weapon, the [[runesword]]. Basic runeswords are never randomly generated. | ||
| − | Elven items have a reputation for high quality. (Those crude [[orc]]ish items have the opposite reputation.) For example, the elven dagger does more damage than a normal dagger. Elves also make their blades from [[wood]] (others are [[iron]]), so elven daggers and swords will never become [[rusty]] or [[corroded]], but they might be [[erosion|burnt]] or [[rotted]]. | + | Elven items have a reputation for high quality. (Those crude [[orc]]ish items have the opposite reputation.) For example, the elven dagger does more damage than a normal dagger. Elves also make their blades from [[wood]] (others are [[iron]]), so elven daggers and swords will never become [[rusty]] or [[corroded]], but they might be [[erosion|burnt]] or [[rotted]]. These properties suggest that the ''blades themselves'' are made of wood, and either made of or inspired by [[D&D]]'s [http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Ironwood ironwood]. |
As an exception, the [[dwarvish mithril-coat]] gives one more point of AC protection than the elven mithril-coat; however, the elven coat can be [[scroll of enchant armor|enchanted]] two points higher than the dwarvish equivalent without the risk of item destruction, for one net point of superior protection. | As an exception, the [[dwarvish mithril-coat]] gives one more point of AC protection than the elven mithril-coat; however, the elven coat can be [[scroll of enchant armor|enchanted]] two points higher than the dwarvish equivalent without the risk of item destruction, for one net point of superior protection. | ||
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Elven armor can be safely enchanted if its current enchantment is +5 or less, compared to +3 or less for most other armor. | Elven armor can be safely enchanted if its current enchantment is +5 or less, compared to +3 or less for most other armor. | ||
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[[Category:Elven items| ]] | [[Category:Elven items| ]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:08, 1 July 2010
Nethack defines several elven items. They are listed below. The weapon damage figures are copied from weap-343.txt, the armor class figures are from armr-343.txt.
- Weapons
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- Elven arrow (runed arrow) - d7/d6
- Elven spear (runed spear) - d7/d8
- Elven dagger (runed dagger) - d5/d3
- Elven short sword (runed short sword) - d8/d8
- Elven broadsword (runed broadsword) - d6+d4/d6+1
- Elven bow (runed bow) - d2/d2
- Armor
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- Elven leather helm (leather hat) - AC 1
- Elven mithril-coat - AC 5
- Elven cloak (faded pall) - AC 1
- Elven shield (blue and green shield) - AC 2
- Elven boots (randomized appearance) - AC 1
You can use the above list to identify if any item is elven, except for the elven boots. All runed weapons are elven except for Stormbringer and its base weapon, the runesword. Basic runeswords are never randomly generated.
Elven items have a reputation for high quality. (Those crude orcish items have the opposite reputation.) For example, the elven dagger does more damage than a normal dagger. Elves also make their blades from wood (others are iron), so elven daggers and swords will never become rusty or corroded, but they might be burnt or rotted. These properties suggest that the blades themselves are made of wood, and either made of or inspired by D&D's ironwood.
As an exception, the dwarvish mithril-coat gives one more point of AC protection than the elven mithril-coat; however, the elven coat can be enchanted two points higher than the dwarvish equivalent without the risk of item destruction, for one net point of superior protection.
Elven armor can be safely enchanted if its current enchantment is +5 or less, compared to +3 or less for most other armor.
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