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The '''fire helmet''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in [[Slash'EM Extended]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is based off an early item with a similar description in [[SLASH 6]].  
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A '''fire helmet''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in [[SlashTHEM]]. It has a [[randomized appearance]] and is made of [[iron]].
  
Its unidentified appearance is randomized in both games; in SlashTHEM, its default appearance is a red shiny helmet, while in Slash'EM Extended its default is a "red helmet".
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The [[Firefighter]] [[quest artifact]], the [[Fire Chief Helmet]], is an [[artifact]] fire helmet.
  
==Common traits==
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==Generation==
The fire helmet provides 1 [[AC]] and [[fire resistance]] while worn, and is made of [[iron]].
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All Firefighters start the game with a +0 fire helmet.
  
==SlashTHEM==
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==Description==
In SlashTHEM, all [[Firefighter]]s start with a fire helmet; their [[quest artifact]], the [[Fire Chief Helmet]], is an [[artifact]] fire helmet.
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When worn, a fire helmet provides 1 [[AC]] and [[fire resistance]].
 
 
The helm is not considered a [[magical item]].
 
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
For SlashTHEM Firefighters, who start the game with intrinsic fire resistance, their starting fire helmet is effectively a heavier [[orcish helm]]; as such, it will at least suffice for protection from [[falling rock trap|falling rocks]] and [[piercer]]s until they find a better helm, such as a [[dwarvish iron helm]] from the [[Mines]] or the Fire Chief Helmet, whose extrinsics more than compensate for the base item.
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The fire helmet is one of two sources of fire resistance for a starting Firefighter, and offers protection from [[falling rock trap]]s and [[piercer]]s. Even after they find a better helm such as a [[dwarvish iron helm]] from the [[Mines]], the fire helmet is worth keeping in inventory for the resistance until you reach [[experience level]] 15 and/or obtain the Fire Chief Helmet - other roles without intrinsic fire resistance will likely want this as a temporary source to tide them over until they can obtain it from a corpse, [[ring of fire resistance|ring]] or other source. Intrinsic fire resistance from a corpse will also suffice, though it can be lost to [[gremlin]]s and one of the adverse effects of sitting on a [[throne]].  
  
Roles without intrinsic fire resistance will likely want this as a temporary source, usually to tide them over until they can obtain it from another source (e.g. killing [[fire ant]]s and eating their [[corpse]]s). Players attempting both [[foodless]] and [[crownless]] conducts might want to hold on to any fire helmets they find if there are no other sources of fire resistance; otherwise, once you have the property you can replace it at your leisure, usually with a [[helm of brilliance]] or [[helm of telepathy]].
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Players attempting both [[foodless]] and [[crownless]] conducts might want to hold on to any fire helmets they find if they cannot find and identify a ring - once they have the property, they can replace it with a [[helm of brilliance]], [[helm of telepathy]] or other helm at their leisure.
  
Humanoid pets will appreciate the fire helmet's fire resistance, and few other items (such as the [[cornuthaum]] and [[zipper boots]]) can provide any beneficial extra effects for pets.
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As humanoid pets have very few items they can use that can provide resistances (such as the [[cornuthaum]] and [[zipper boots]]), they will appreciate being given your spare fire helmet.
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==Origin==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
* SLASH 6 objects.c line 252
 
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* SlashTHEM u_init.c line 265
 
* SlashTHEM u_init.c line 265
 
 
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Revision as of 21:32, 19 August 2022

[   fire helmet  
Appearance random
Slot helm
AC 1
Special fire resistance
Base price 50 zm
Weight 50
Material iron

A fire helmet is a type of helm that appears in SlashTHEM. It has a randomized appearance and is made of iron.

The Firefighter quest artifact, the Fire Chief Helmet, is an artifact fire helmet.

Generation

All Firefighters start the game with a +0 fire helmet.

Description

When worn, a fire helmet provides 1 AC and fire resistance.

Strategy

The fire helmet is one of two sources of fire resistance for a starting Firefighter, and offers protection from falling rock traps and piercers. Even after they find a better helm such as a dwarvish iron helm from the Mines, the fire helmet is worth keeping in inventory for the resistance until you reach experience level 15 and/or obtain the Fire Chief Helmet - other roles without intrinsic fire resistance will likely want this as a temporary source to tide them over until they can obtain it from a corpse, ring or other source. Intrinsic fire resistance from a corpse will also suffice, though it can be lost to gremlins and one of the adverse effects of sitting on a throne.

Players attempting both foodless and crownless conducts might want to hold on to any fire helmets they find if they cannot find and identify a ring - once they have the property, they can replace it with a helm of brilliance, helm of telepathy or other helm at their leisure.

As humanoid pets have very few items they can use that can provide resistances (such as the cornuthaum and zipper boots), they will appreciate being given your spare fire helmet.

Origin

References

  • SLASH 6 objects.c line 252
  • SlashTHEM u_init.c line 265