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| − | The '''shield of reflection''' is a rare but useful item. It conveys [[reflection]]. It also does [[silver damage]] against silver-hating monsters when wielded, | + | The '''shield of reflection''' is a rare but useful item. It conveys [[reflection]]. It also does [[silver damage]] against silver-hating monsters when wielded, although it is not an optimal weapon. When unidentified, it is a '''polished silver shield'''; when you are blind, it is a '''smooth shield'''. |
Every variation of [[Medusa]]'s lair has a statue of [[Perseus]], sometimes with Medusa on the down [[stair]]s, sometimes elsewhere on the level. In the variation of this level with large buildings on the left and right, the statue has a 25% chance of containing a shield of reflection. In all other variations, the chance is 75%. In both cases, the shield is cursed and +0. | Every variation of [[Medusa]]'s lair has a statue of [[Perseus]], sometimes with Medusa on the down [[stair]]s, sometimes elsewhere on the level. In the variation of this level with large buildings on the left and right, the statue has a 25% chance of containing a shield of reflection. In all other variations, the chance is 75%. In both cases, the shield is cursed and +0. | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 26 April 2019
[ 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. It conveys reflection. It also does silver damage against silver-hating monsters when wielded, although it is not an optimal weapon. When unidentified, it is a polished silver shield; when you are blind, it is a smooth shield.
Every variation of Medusa's lair has a statue of Perseus, sometimes with Medusa on the down stairs, sometimes elsewhere on the level. In the variation of this level with large buildings on the left and right, the statue has a 25% chance of containing a shield of reflection. In all other variations, the chance is 75%. In both cases, the shield is cursed and +0.
All Archons start with a shield of reflection. Angels and Aleaxes have a 25% chance of having one.
In recent versions of UnNetHack, Itlachiayaque is an artifact shield of reflection that Archeologists receive as their quest artifact. It replaces the Orb of Detection.
Strategy
Although reflection is a crucial property, the shield inhibits both two-weapon combat and spellcasting, making it an unpopular choice for the ascension kit. That said, it's still a potentially useful piece of equipment for early- to mid-game characters who don't rely exclusively on spells, as well as for a few late-game characters who can't or don't want to twoweapon and don't need to cast any spells that can't wait for the shield to come off. (Rangers and cavemen often fall into this category.)
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