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| − | + | A '''large shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]]. | |
| − | == Generation == | + | ==Generation== |
| + | In addition to random generation, [[Angel]]s and [[Aleax]]es have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] [[erodeproof]] large shields. {{refsrc|src/makemon.c|340|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Mercenaries]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a large shield, if they do not receive a [[small shield]] (effectively a {{frac|6}} chance).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|640|nethack=3.6.7|comment=default mercenary armor; {{frac|3}} not to receive small shield first}} | ||
| − | + | ==Description== | |
| + | When worn, a large shield grants 2 base [[AC]]. | ||
| − | == Strategy == | + | ==Strategy== |
| − | + | Large shields are rarely used by most characters, since characters that do not start with shields and seek one out early on are more likely to find a virtually-identical [[dwarvish roundshield]] in the [[Gnomish Mines]]; magic-focused characters will prefer a [[small shield]] instead, which is both much lighter and much more conducive to casting. Players using shields long-term will eventually replace a large shield with either an [[elven shield]] or a [[shield of reflection]], both of which are are lighter and provide the same AC - even a small shield will provide a trade-off of 1 AC for 70 aum that they may find preferable. | |
| − | Large shields are rarely used by | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The large shield first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Knight]]s start the game with a large shield rather than a small one. | ||
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| + | [[Upgrading]] a large shield will produce a dwarvish roundshield and vice versa. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===SpliceHack=== | ||
| + | [[SpliceHack]] adds [[Pridwen]], a lawful [[artifact]] large shield that confers [[half physical damage]] while worn. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], Knights also start the game with a large shield; [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] Knights receive a set of [[dark elven bracers]] instead. | ||
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| + | A large shield can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining two [[helmet]]s. A large shield can also be used to forge a couple of other items: | ||
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| + | * A large shield can be combined with a [[dwarvish helm]] to create a dwarvish roundshield. | ||
| + | * A large shield can be combined with a helmet to create [[ring mail]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===SlashTHEM=== | ||
| + | In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[player monster]] [[Knight (player monster)|knights]], [[Lunatic (player monster)|lunatic]] and [[Warrior (player monster)|warriors]] generate with large shields. The [[militant cleric]] of the rebel party that serves as the default [[Noble quest]] nemesis generates with a large shield. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Hack'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a large shield will produce a [[tower shield]] and vice versa. In addition to forging recipes from EvilHack, a large shield can be combined with a small shield to create a tower shield. | ||
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| + | Hack'EM also adds Pridwen from SpliceHack, which now confers [[knockback resistance]] in addition to half physical damage. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Shields]] | [[Category:Shields]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:56, 18 October 2023
[ large shield 
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| Appearance | large shield |
| Slot | shield |
| AC | 2 |
| Special | (none) |
| Base price | 10 zm |
| Weight | 100 |
| Material | iron |
A large shield is a type of shield that appears in NetHack. It is made of iron.
Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, Angels and Aleaxes have a 3⁄4 chance of generating with erodeproof large shields. [1] Mercenaries have a 1⁄2 chance of generating with a large shield, if they do not receive a small shield (effectively a 1⁄6 chance).[2]
Description
When worn, a large shield grants 2 base AC.
Strategy
Large shields are rarely used by most characters, since characters that do not start with shields and seek one out early on are more likely to find a virtually-identical dwarvish roundshield in the Gnomish Mines; magic-focused characters will prefer a small shield instead, which is both much lighter and much more conducive to casting. Players using shields long-term will eventually replace a large shield with either an elven shield or a shield of reflection, both of which are are lighter and provide the same AC - even a small shield will provide a trade-off of 1 AC for 70 aum that they may find preferable.
History
The large shield first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, Knights start the game with a large shield rather than a small one.
Upgrading a large shield will produce a dwarvish roundshield and vice versa.
SpliceHack
SpliceHack adds Pridwen, a lawful artifact large shield that confers half physical damage while worn.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, Knights also start the game with a large shield; drow Knights receive a set of dark elven bracers instead.
A large shield can be created at a forge by combining two helmets. A large shield can also be used to forge a couple of other items:
- A large shield can be combined with a dwarvish helm to create a dwarvish roundshield.
- A large shield can be combined with a helmet to create ring mail.
SlashTHEM
In SlashTHEM, in addition to SLASH'EM details, player monster knights, lunatic and warriors generate with large shields. The militant cleric of the rebel party that serves as the default Noble quest nemesis generates with a large shield.
Hack'EM
In Hack'EM, upgrading a large shield will produce a tower shield and vice versa. In addition to forging recipes from EvilHack, a large shield can be combined with a small shield to create a tower shield.
Hack'EM also adds Pridwen from SpliceHack, which now confers knockback resistance in addition to half physical damage.
References
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 340
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 640: default mercenary armor; 1⁄3 not to receive small shield first
