Difference between revisions of "Intelligent artifact"

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* be of the same [[alignment]] as the [[artifact]]
 
* be of the same [[alignment]] as the [[artifact]]
* be of the same [[role]] as the artifact (if it is a [[quest artifact]])  
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* be of the same [[role]] as the artifact (if it is a [[quest artifact]])
 
* have non-negative [[alignment record|alignment]]
 
* have non-negative [[alignment record|alignment]]
  
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It is possible to get around the first limitation using a [[helm of opposite alignment]]. If, for example, you are lawful but want to wish for [[The Master Key of Thievery]], you can wear the helm, switching to chaotic, then wish for the artifact, then uncurse and take off the helm. You won't be able to touch the key, and if you drop it you won't be able to pick it up again. However, the key still provides its special benefits like [[half physical damage]] while carried.
 
It is possible to get around the first limitation using a [[helm of opposite alignment]]. If, for example, you are lawful but want to wish for [[The Master Key of Thievery]], you can wear the helm, switching to chaotic, then wish for the artifact, then uncurse and take off the helm. You won't be able to touch the key, and if you drop it you won't be able to pick it up again. However, the key still provides its special benefits like [[half physical damage]] while carried.
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Intelligent artifacts have a chance of resisting curses.
  
 
==List of intelligent artifacts==
 
==List of intelligent artifacts==
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* [[Excalibur]]
 
* [[Excalibur]]
 
* [[Stormbringer]]
 
* [[Stormbringer]]
 
 
[[Category:Artifacts]]
 
[[Category:Artifacts]]

Revision as of 06:34, 26 January 2010

Intelligent artifacts are those that have special usage requirements. In order to safely use them, you must:

Otherwise, you will be blasted by the artifact, sustain 4d10 damage (2d10 if you have magic resistance), and abuse your wisdom. If you are of the wrong role, and fail any of the other conditions above, then a quest artifact will "evade your grasp", and you will not be able to touch it.

It is possible to get around the first limitation using a helm of opposite alignment. If, for example, you are lawful but want to wish for The Master Key of Thievery, you can wear the helm, switching to chaotic, then wish for the artifact, then uncurse and take off the helm. You won't be able to touch the key, and if you drop it you won't be able to pick it up again. However, the key still provides its special benefits like half physical damage while carried.

Intelligent artifacts have a chance of resisting curses.

List of intelligent artifacts