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| − | The '''shield of reflection''' is a rare but useful item | + | The '''shield of reflection''' is a rare, but useful item in ''[[NetHack]]''. When unidentified, it appears as a '''polished silver shield'''; when [[blind]], it is referred to as a '''smooth shield'''. |
| − | + | ==Generation== | |
| + | The statue of [[Perseus]] on [[Medusa's Island]] has a chance to contain a [[cursed]] +0 shield of reflection; the second variation gives it a 25% chance, while all other variants give it a 75% chance.{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|59|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|158|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|276|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}{{refsrc|dat/medusa.des|376|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
| − | + | [[Angel]]s and [[Aleax]]es have a 25% chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated]] with a shield of reflection, while all [[archon]]s are generated with one. having one. | |
| − | + | ==Effects== | |
| + | When worn, the shield conveys [[reflection]], true to its name. As it is made of [[silver]], it gains a damage bonus against against silver-hating monsters when wielded as a weapon. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Although reflection is a crucial property, the shield inhibits both [[ | + | Although reflection is a crucial property, the shield inhibits both [[twoweapon]]ing and [[spellcasting]], making it a somewhat unpopular choice for the [[ascension kit]]. Even so, it is still a solid find for early- to mid-game characters who don't plan to rely exclusively on spells; come the late game, it can serve as a primary or secondary means of reflection for late-game characters who cannot twoweapon, such as [[Cavemen]] or [[Ranger]]s, or else do not want to, and who will not urgently need spellcasting outside of situations where the shield can be removed at will. |
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | In [[UnNetHack]] 5.1.0, [[dNetHack]], and [[SlashTHEM]], [[Itlachiayaque]] is an [[artifact]] shield of reflection that replaces the [[Orb of Detection]] as the [[Archeologist]] [[quest artifact]]. | ||
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[[Category:Shields]] | [[Category:Shields]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:42, 26 February 2020
[ shield of reflection 
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| Appearance | polished silver shield |
| Slot | shield |
| AC | 2 |
| Special | |
| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Material | silver |
The shield of reflection is a rare, but useful item in NetHack. When unidentified, it appears as a polished silver shield; when blind, it is referred to as a smooth shield.
Contents
Generation
The statue of Perseus on Medusa's Island has a chance to contain a cursed +0 shield of reflection; the second variation gives it a 25% chance, while all other variants give it a 75% chance.[1][2][3][4]
Angels and Aleaxes have a 25% chance of being generated with a shield of reflection, while all archons are generated with one. having one.
Effects
When worn, the shield conveys reflection, true to its name. As it is made of silver, it gains a damage bonus against against silver-hating monsters when wielded as a weapon.
Strategy
Although reflection is a crucial property, the shield inhibits both twoweaponing and spellcasting, making it a somewhat unpopular choice for the ascension kit. Even so, it is still a solid find for early- to mid-game characters who don't plan to rely exclusively on spells; come the late game, it can serve as a primary or secondary means of reflection for late-game characters who cannot twoweapon, such as Cavemen or Rangers, or else do not want to, and who will not urgently need spellcasting outside of situations where the shield can be removed at will.
Variants
In UnNetHack 5.1.0, dNetHack, and SlashTHEM, Itlachiayaque is an artifact shield of reflection that replaces the Orb of Detection as the Archeologist quest artifact.
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