Difference between revisions of "Ring of free action"
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* Paralysis [[Trap#Container traps|container traps]] | * Paralysis [[Trap#Container traps|container traps]] | ||
* A [[throw]]n or [[quaff]]ed [[potion of paralysis]] or [[potion of sleeping]] | * A [[throw]]n or [[quaff]]ed [[potion of paralysis]] or [[potion of sleeping]] | ||
| − | * Paralysis or stunning [[monster spell| | + | * Paralysis or stunning [[monster spell|spells]] (reduced to one turn) |
In addition, protection from the paralyzing attacks of the following [[monster]]s: | In addition, protection from the paralyzing attacks of the following [[monster]]s: | ||
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* Protect you from [[stunning]], except from spells | * Protect you from [[stunning]], except from spells | ||
* Protect you from any [[grabbing attack]]s, including [[drowning]] | * Protect you from any [[grabbing attack]]s, including [[drowning]] | ||
| − | * Protect you from [[Trap#^ Bear trap|bear | + | * Protect you from [[Trap#^ Bear trap|bear traps]], [[pit]]s, [[spider web]]s, or any physically binding traps |
* Protect you from [[stoning]] | * Protect you from [[stoning]] | ||
* Allow you to move freely on the [[Plane of Air]] or [[Plane of Water]] | * Allow you to move freely on the [[Plane of Air]] or [[Plane of Water]] | ||
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* Grant any extra [[turn]]s | * Grant any extra [[turn]]s | ||
| − | Identifying a ring of free action is straightforward in theory, but difficult in practice. Just wear the ring and allow yourself to be hit by one of the attacks against which free action protects. Since these attacks are rare (but often lethal), identifying a ring of free action in this way is uncommon. | + | Identifying a ring of free action is straightforward in theory, but difficult in practice. Just wear the ring and allow yourself to be hit by one of the attacks against which free action protects. Since these attacks are rare (but often lethal), identifying a ring of free action in this way is uncommon. Perhaps the safest means of use-identifying a ring suspected to be free action is to drink a [[potion of paralysis]] while locked in a [[closet]] standing on a permanent [[Elbereth]], however this method consumes a potentially valuable potion. A more dangerous but less expensive way is to melee a [[gelatinous cube]] in an otherwise cleared level while standing on [[Elbereth]]. |
[[Eating jewelry|Eating the ring]] will give you [[intrinsic]] [[sleep resistance]] instead of free action. | [[Eating jewelry|Eating the ring]] will give you [[intrinsic]] [[sleep resistance]] instead of free action. | ||
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Dropping a ring of free action into a [[sink]] produces the message, '''"You see the ring slide right down the drain!"''' | Dropping a ring of free action into a [[sink]] produces the message, '''"You see the ring slide right down the drain!"''' | ||
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[[Category:Rings|Free action]] | [[Category:Rings|Free action]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:24, 10 September 2009
Wearing a ring of free action gives you the free action extrinsic, which protects you from paralysis.
This immunity includes protection from:
- Paralysis container traps
- A thrown or quaffed potion of paralysis or potion of sleeping
- Paralysis or stunning spells (reduced to one turn)
In addition, protection from the paralyzing attacks of the following monsters:
- Floating eyes ("You momentarily stiffen under the floating eye's gaze!)
- Gelatinous cubes
- Ghouls
- Guardian nagas
- Shades
- Yeenoghu
Free action does not:
- Protect you from being "paralyzed" by fear when an enormous ghost appears in a deserted temple, or you chat to a skeleton
- Protect you from sleep, except from potions of sleeping
- Protect you from stunning, except from spells
- Protect you from any grabbing attacks, including drowning
- Protect you from bear traps, pits, spider webs, or any physically binding traps
- Protect you from stoning
- Allow you to move freely on the Plane of Air or Plane of Water
- Prevent you from being incapacitated by lightning in clouds on the Plane of Air
- Grant any extra turns
Identifying a ring of free action is straightforward in theory, but difficult in practice. Just wear the ring and allow yourself to be hit by one of the attacks against which free action protects. Since these attacks are rare (but often lethal), identifying a ring of free action in this way is uncommon. Perhaps the safest means of use-identifying a ring suspected to be free action is to drink a potion of paralysis while locked in a closet standing on a permanent Elbereth, however this method consumes a potentially valuable potion. A more dangerous but less expensive way is to melee a gelatinous cube in an otherwise cleared level while standing on Elbereth.
Eating the ring will give you intrinsic sleep resistance instead of free action.
Dropping a ring of free action into a sink produces the message, "You see the ring slide right down the drain!"
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