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'''High boots''' are a kind of non-magical [[boots|boot]]. When unidentified, they appear as '''jackboots'''. | '''High boots''' are a kind of non-magical [[boots|boot]]. When unidentified, they appear as '''jackboots'''. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
They are the only [[AC]] 2 boots which don't interfere with spellcasting. However, [[elven boots]] can be safely enchanted to +7 (compare to high boots' +5), for 1 more point of AC overall. In practice, most players will prefer [[speed boots|speed]] or [[jumping boots|jumping]] boots in an ascension kit, and enchanting elven boots is generally considered wasteful (aside from [[polypiling]]). | They are the only [[AC]] 2 boots which don't interfere with spellcasting. However, [[elven boots]] can be safely enchanted to +7 (compare to high boots' +5), for 1 more point of AC overall. In practice, most players will prefer [[speed boots|speed]] or [[jumping boots|jumping]] boots in an ascension kit, and enchanting elven boots is generally considered wasteful (aside from [[polypiling]]). | ||
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| + | == Encyclopedia entry == | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia| | ||
| + | In Fantasyland these are remarkable in that they seldom or | ||
| + | never wear out and are suitable for riding or walking in | ||
| + | without the need of Socks. Boots never pinch, rub, or get | ||
| + | stones in them; nor do nails stick upwards into the feet from | ||
| + | the soles. They are customarily mid-calf length or knee-high, | ||
| + | slip on and off easily and never smell of feet. Unfortunately, | ||
| + | the formula for making this splendid footwear is a closely | ||
| + | guarded secret, possibly derived from nonhumans (see Dwarfs, | ||
| + | Elves, and Gnomes). | ||
| + | [ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ] | ||
| + | }} | ||
[[Category:Boots]] | [[Category:Boots]] | ||
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Revision as of 08:15, 11 December 2019
[ high boots 
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| Appearance | jackboots |
| Slot | boots |
| AC | 2 |
| Special | (none) |
| Base price | 12 zm |
| Weight | 20 |
| Material | leather |
High boots are a kind of non-magical boot. When unidentified, they appear as jackboots.
Strategy
They are the only AC 2 boots which don't interfere with spellcasting. However, elven boots can be safely enchanted to +7 (compare to high boots' +5), for 1 more point of AC overall. In practice, most players will prefer speed or jumping boots in an ascension kit, and enchanting elven boots is generally considered wasteful (aside from polypiling).
Encyclopedia entry
In Fantasyland these are remarkable in that they seldom or
never wear out and are suitable for riding or walking in
without the need of Socks. Boots never pinch, rub, or get
stones in them; nor do nails stick upwards into the feet from
the soles. They are customarily mid-calf length or knee-high,
slip on and off easily and never smell of feet. Unfortunately,
the formula for making this splendid footwear is a closely
guarded secret, possibly derived from nonhumans (see Dwarfs,
Elves, and Gnomes).
[ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ]
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