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| − | The '''helm of speed''' is a type of magical [[helm]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. 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. | + | 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== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | The [[Sokoban]] prize armor has | + | The [[Sokoban]] prize armor has a {{frac|2}} to be a helm of speed. |
| − | [[Player monster]] [[centaur]]s and [[giant]]s 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. | + | [[Player monster]] [[centaur]]s and [[giant]]s 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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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | When worn, the helm of speed grants 1 base [[AC]] and very fast [[speed]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | The helm is designed to provide a source of speed for player [[Centaur (starting race)|centaurs]], who cannot wear [[boots]] of any kind; [[ | + | The helm is designed to provide a source of speed for player [[Centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortles]], who cannot wear [[boots]] of any kind. Tortles have the additiona; 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]]; an adamantine helm of speed can also be a viable [[wish]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 30 October 2023
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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.
Contents
Generation
The Sokoban prize armor has a 1⁄2 to be 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 additiona; 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; an adamantine helm of speed can also be a viable wish.
