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| − | The '''helm of telepathy''' is a type of [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. | + | The '''helm of telepathy''' is a type of [[magical item|magical]] [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It has a [[randomized appearance]], |
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | [[Player monster]] [[Healer (player monster)|healers]] and [[Priest (player monster)|priests]] have a chance of their initial helm being replaced with a helm of telepathy.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|193|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | When worn, the helm grants 1 AC and extrinsic [[telepathy]], | + | When worn, the helm grants 1 AC and extrinsic [[telepathy]], but does not [[auto-identify]]. Despite being a mind-enhancing helmet, it has the same adverse effects on [[spellcasting]] as most other metal helms. |
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| − | Despite being a mind-enhancing helmet, it has the same adverse effects on [[spellcasting]] as most other metal helms. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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| − | + | Extrinsic telepathy is not essential for an [[ascension kit]] and usually not worth spending a [[wish]] on, but it is still a useful property to have. With this in mind, the helm of telepathy is usually superseded for this purpose by [[quest artifact]]s such as [[The Platinum Yendorian Express Card]] or [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]]. | |
A non-[[chaotic]] character may consider wearing this helm in some unusual cases where they intend to [[murder]] peaceful [[Human (monster attribute)|humans]] such as [[shopkeeper]]s or [[priest]]s, depending on how much easier it is for them to recover [[Luck]] and [[alignment record]] than intrinsic telepathy. | A non-[[chaotic]] character may consider wearing this helm in some unusual cases where they intend to [[murder]] peaceful [[Human (monster attribute)|humans]] such as [[shopkeeper]]s or [[priest]]s, depending on how much easier it is for them to recover [[Luck]] and [[alignment record]] than intrinsic telepathy. | ||
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The helm of telepathy has the same base price of 50[[zm]] as the other two randomized magical helms, the [[helm of brilliance]] and the [[helm of opposite alignment]]. | The helm of telepathy has the same base price of 50[[zm]] as the other two randomized magical helms, the [[helm of brilliance]] and the [[helm of opposite alignment]]. | ||
| − | While wearing the helm does not auto-ID it, its effect may become obvious after a short while, and you can confirm if a freshly-worn helm is telepathy by [[far look]]ing the next monster that becomes visible to you. If it is not [[mindless]], you | + | While wearing the helm does not auto-ID it, its effect may become obvious after a short while if you are not [[blind]], and you can confirm if a freshly-worn helm is telepathy by [[far look]]ing the next monster that becomes visible to you. If it is not [[mindless]], and you have no other source of extrinsic telepathy such as an [[amulet of ESP]], then your helm is a helm of telepathy. Long durations of intrinsic [[monster detection]] may interfere with this, though far looking monsters will still make clear what methods they are being seen through. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The helm of telepathy first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] an [[dwarvish iron helm]] will turn it into either a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance. | In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] an [[dwarvish iron helm]] will turn it into either a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance. | ||
| + | [[The Crown of Saint Edward]] is an [[artifact]] helm of telepathy that serves as the [[Yeoman]] [[quest artifact]], and also provides [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]]. It is possible to informally identify a helm of telepathy by [[Naming artifacts|attempting to name a magical helm]] "The Crown of Saint Edward" and seeing if it succeeds. | ||
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| + | [[Grund's Stronghold]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of a blessed helm of telepathy generating in a [[chest]] within a hidden area in the level's southwest corner. | ||
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| + | ===SporkHack=== | ||
| + | In [[SporkHack]], it is possible for the helm of telepathy to have the randomized appearance of a [[tin foil hat]] - tin foil hats protect you from the psychic blasts employed by [[mind flayer]]s but block telepathy, including the helm's own telepathy should this occur. | ||
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| + | ===SpliceHack=== | ||
| + | In [[SpliceHack]], using a [[furnace]] to combine a plain [[helmet]] and an amulet of ESP produces a helm of telepathy. | ||
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[[Category:Helms]] | [[Category:Helms]] | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 18 August 2022
[  [  [  [  helm of telepathy | |
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| Appearance | random |
| Slot | helm |
| AC | 1 |
| Special | |
| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Material | iron |
The helm of telepathy is a type of magical helm that appears in NetHack. It has a randomized appearance,
Contents
Generation
Player monster healers and priests have a chance of their initial helm being replaced with a helm of telepathy.[1][2]
Description
When worn, the helm grants 1 AC and extrinsic telepathy, but does not auto-identify. Despite being a mind-enhancing helmet, it has the same adverse effects on spellcasting as most other metal helms.
Strategy
Extrinsic telepathy is not essential for an ascension kit and usually not worth spending a wish on, but it is still a useful property to have. With this in mind, the helm of telepathy is usually superseded for this purpose by quest artifacts such as The Platinum Yendorian Express Card or The Eye of the Aethiopica.
A non-chaotic character may consider wearing this helm in some unusual cases where they intend to murder peaceful humans such as shopkeepers or priests, depending on how much easier it is for them to recover Luck and alignment record than intrinsic telepathy.
Identification
The helm of telepathy has the same base price of 50zm as the other two randomized magical helms, the helm of brilliance and the helm of opposite alignment.
While wearing the helm does not auto-ID it, its effect may become obvious after a short while if you are not blind, and you can confirm if a freshly-worn helm is telepathy by far looking the next monster that becomes visible to you. If it is not mindless, and you have no other source of extrinsic telepathy such as an amulet of ESP, then your helm is a helm of telepathy. Long durations of intrinsic monster detection may interfere with this, though far looking monsters will still make clear what methods they are being seen through.
History
The helm of telepathy first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, upgrading an dwarvish iron helm will turn it into either a helm of telepathy or a helm of brilliance.
The Crown of Saint Edward is an artifact helm of telepathy that serves as the Yeoman quest artifact, and also provides magic resistance and half spell damage. It is possible to informally identify a helm of telepathy by attempting to name a magical helm "The Crown of Saint Edward" and seeing if it succeeds.
Grund's Stronghold has a 1⁄3 chance of a blessed helm of telepathy generating in a chest within a hidden area in the level's southwest corner.
SporkHack
In SporkHack, it is possible for the helm of telepathy to have the randomized appearance of a tin foil hat - tin foil hats protect you from the psychic blasts employed by mind flayers but block telepathy, including the helm's own telepathy should this occur.
SpliceHack
In SpliceHack, using a furnace to combine a plain helmet and an amulet of ESP produces a helm of telepathy.
