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==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
− | The [[Sokoban]] prize armor has a {{frac|2}} | + | The [[Sokoban]] prize armor has a {{frac|2}} chance of being a helm of speed. |
− | [[Player monster]] [[ | + | [[Player monster]] [[Centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and [[Giant (monster)|giants]] generated at level 20 will have a helm of speed, and two different kits for other level 20 player monsters include a helm of speed. |
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
− | The helm is designed to provide a source of speed for player | + | The helm is designed to provide a source of speed for player centaurs and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortles]], who cannot wear [[boots]] of any kind. Tortles have the additional trade-off of gaining very fast speed in return for more difficulty retreating into their shell via [[Monster (command)|#monster]] (or the [[Shell (technique)|shell]] [[technique]] in Hack'EM). Players of other species can use this helm to free up their boots slot, e.g. for [[water walking boots]]. |
− | + | A [[bone]] or [[stone]] helm of speed can be a viable [[wish]] for spellcasters that either lack a slot for boots or else want the slot free, while a [[mithril]] helm of speed may be a similarly preferable wish for non-casters. | |
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− | [[Category:EvilHack | + | [[Category:EvilHack helms]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 18 February 2024
[ [ [ [ helm of speed | |
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Appearance | random |
Slot | helm |
AC | 1 |
Special | speed |
Base price | 50 zm |
Weight | 50 |
Material | metal |
The helm of speed is a type of magical helm that appears in EvilHack and Hack'EM. Its default material is steel, and it provides very fast speed when worn. It has a randomized appearance, and the default one associated with it is a winged helmet.
Generation
The Sokoban prize armor has a 1⁄2 chance of being a helm of speed.
Player monster centaurs and giants generated at level 20 will have a helm of speed, and two different kits for other level 20 player monsters include a helm of speed.
Description
When worn, the helm of speed grants 1 base AC and very fast speed.
Strategy
The helm is designed to provide a source of speed for player centaurs and tortles, who cannot wear boots of any kind. Tortles have the additional trade-off of gaining very fast speed in return for more difficulty retreating into their shell via #monster (or the shell technique in Hack'EM). Players of other species can use this helm to free up their boots slot, e.g. for water walking boots.
A bone or stone helm of speed can be a viable wish for spellcasters that either lack a slot for boots or else want the slot free, while a mithril helm of speed may be a similarly preferable wish for non-casters.