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'''Mirrorbright''' is a [[neutral]] artifact [[shield of reflection]] specific to [[SLASH'EM]]. It is the first sacrifice gift for [[healer]]s. When worn, in addition to the usual [[reflection]], it provides [[hallucination]] resistance, much in the manner of [[Grayswandir]].
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'''Mirrorbright''' is an [[artifact]] [[shield of reflection]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[dNetHack]]. When worn, it provides [[hallucination]] resistance in a manner similar to [[Grayswandir]] alongside the usual [[reflection]].
  
It is also implemented in dNethack as a chaotic bronze roundshield that can be enchanted to +7, and #invoking toggles conflict. It retains its reflection and hallucination resistance.
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==SLASH'EM==
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In SLASH'EM, Mirrorbright is [[neutral]] for [[wishing]] purposes, and is the first [[sacrifice gift]] for [[Healer]]s.
  
==Use==
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===Strategy===
The main virtue of Mirrorbright is simply as a shield of reflection that neutrals can receive via sacrifice. This can provide a much-needed property early in the game and/or save a character a [[wish]]. However, it is certainly not worth an artifact wish by itself; wish for a normal shield of reflection instead. Hallucination resistance is only marginally useful in the early game, and is almost completely superseded by a well-enchanted [[unicorn horn]].
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As a shield of reflection, Mirrorbright can be a useful early gift for neutral characters, but its hallucination resistance is only marginally useful in the early game, and is almost completely superseded by a well-enchanted [[unicorn horn]]. While Mirrorbright makes reflection more available, characters with early wishes have little reason to select it over a normal shield of reflection.
  
Unfortunately, Mirrorbright actually poses something of a problem for healers; as their first sacrifice gift, it is rather unhelpful, since shields of reflection make spellcasting - which many healers will rely on - almost useless. Additionally, the guaranteed gift of Mirrorbright makes it far more difficult for healers to acquire an artifact weapon, which only worsens their generally low hitting power.
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In addition, wearing Mirrorbright still gives spellcasting penalties even to Healers, forcing them to remove it when they want to heal and limiting its use in combat situations. As their first sacrifice gift, it will also be more difficult for Healers to obtain an [[artifact weapon]] afterword that can compensate for their generally low hitting power.
  
[[Category:SLASH'EM Artifacts|Mirrorbright]]
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==dNetHack==
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In dNetHack, Mirrorbright is a chaotic bronze [[roundshield]] that can be enchanted to +7, and has an additional #[[invoke]] effect that toggles [[conflict]].
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[[Category:SLASH'EM Artifacts]]

Revision as of 21:57, 6 September 2021

[   Mirrorbright   Shield of reflection.png
Base item shield of reflection
Affiliation
When carried (none)
When worn
When invoked (none)
Base price 5000 zm
Weight 50

Mirrorbright is an artifact shield of reflection that appears in SLASH'EM and dNetHack. When worn, it provides hallucination resistance in a manner similar to Grayswandir alongside the usual reflection.

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, Mirrorbright is neutral for wishing purposes, and is the first sacrifice gift for Healers.

Strategy

As a shield of reflection, Mirrorbright can be a useful early gift for neutral characters, but its hallucination resistance is only marginally useful in the early game, and is almost completely superseded by a well-enchanted unicorn horn. While Mirrorbright makes reflection more available, characters with early wishes have little reason to select it over a normal shield of reflection.

In addition, wearing Mirrorbright still gives spellcasting penalties even to Healers, forcing them to remove it when they want to heal and limiting its use in combat situations. As their first sacrifice gift, it will also be more difficult for Healers to obtain an artifact weapon afterword that can compensate for their generally low hitting power.

dNetHack

In dNetHack, Mirrorbright is a chaotic bronze roundshield that can be enchanted to +7, and has an additional #invoke effect that toggles conflict.