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| − | A '''cloak''' | + | {{languages}} |
| + | A '''cloak''' is a type of [[armor]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' that is worn over the body and covers any other armor worn on the torso. | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
A popular cloak to carry is the [[cloak of magic resistance]]. This provides [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation]] of 1. If you already possess both magic resistance and [[reflection]], a [[cloak of displacement]] or a stealthy [[elven cloak]] may be used. Typically, an adventurer will also have access to an [[oilskin cloak]], for working around [[water]], and a [[mummy wrapping]] if [[invisibility|invisible]]. | A popular cloak to carry is the [[cloak of magic resistance]]. This provides [[magic resistance]] and [[magic cancellation]] of 1. If you already possess both magic resistance and [[reflection]], a [[cloak of displacement]] or a stealthy [[elven cloak]] may be used. Typically, an adventurer will also have access to an [[oilskin cloak]], for working around [[water]], and a [[mummy wrapping]] if [[invisibility|invisible]]. | ||
Any cloak will block [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s from harming the armor underneath. Furthermore, [[destroy armor]] effects, whether from the scroll or the spell, will destroy a cloak before it destroys the suit. A cloak also gives players wishing to avoid consorting with [[foocubus|foocubi]] an extra chance to say no. For all of these reasons, any [[BUC|non-cursed]] cloak of not less than +0 enchantment is better than none. | Any cloak will block [[rust trap]]s and [[rust monster]]s from harming the armor underneath. Furthermore, [[destroy armor]] effects, whether from the scroll or the spell, will destroy a cloak before it destroys the suit. A cloak also gives players wishing to avoid consorting with [[foocubus|foocubi]] an extra chance to say no. For all of these reasons, any [[BUC|non-cursed]] cloak of not less than +0 enchantment is better than none. | ||
| − | == | + | ==List of cloaks== |
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! Name | ! Name | ||
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| [[leather cloak]] || 40 || 15 || 1 || leather || || 1 || | | [[leather cloak]] || 40 || 15 || 1 || leather || || 1 || | ||
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| − | | [[cloak of displacement]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || Displacement || 1 || | + | | [[cloak of displacement]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || Displacement || 1 || ''randomized'' |
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| − | | [[oilskin cloak]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || | + | | [[oilskin cloak]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || Immunity from all grabbing and [[drowning]] attacks; protects body armor from [[rusting]] || 2 || slippery cloak |
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| [[alchemy smock]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Poison resistance|Poison]] and [[acid resistance]] || 1|| apron | | [[alchemy smock]] || 50 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Poison resistance|Poison]] and [[acid resistance]] || 1|| apron | ||
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| − | | [[cloak of invisibility]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Invisibility]] || 1 || | + | | [[cloak of invisibility]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Invisibility]] || 1 || ''randomized'' |
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| − | | [[cloak of magic resistance]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Magic resistance]] || 1 || | + | | [[cloak of magic resistance]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Magic resistance]] || 1 || ''randomized'' |
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| [[elven cloak ]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Stealth]] || 1 || faded pall | | [[elven cloak ]] || 60 || 10 || 1 || cloth || [[Stealth]] || 1 || faded pall | ||
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| [[robe]] || 50 || 15 || 2 || cloth || Spellcasting bonus || 2 || | | [[robe]] || 50 || 15 || 2 || cloth || Spellcasting bonus || 2 || | ||
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| − | | [[cloak of protection]] || 50 || 10 || 3 || cloth || [[Protection]] || 3 || | + | | [[cloak of protection]] || 50 || 10 || 3 || cloth || [[Protection]] || 3 || ''randomized'' |
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| − | + | Four cloaks have a [[randomized appearance]] that is shuffled among the following options at the start of each game: tattered cape, ornamental cope, opera cloak, and piece of cloth. The cloak of magic resistance is the only one of these that does not [[auto-identify]] on being worn, though the cloak of invisibility will not auto-identify if you are already invisible when you put it on. | |
| − | == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | + | ===dNetHack=== | |
| − | In | + | In [[dNetHack]], player [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|vampires]] get a +1 charisma boost for wearing an opera cloak. |
==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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{{encyclopedia| | {{encyclopedia| | ||
| − | Cloaks are the universal outer garb of everyone who is not a | + | Cloaks are the universal outer garb of everyone who is not a Barbarian. It is hard to see why. They are open in front and require you at most times to use one hand to hold them shut. On horseback they leave the shirt-sleeved arms and most of the torso exposed to wind and Weather. The OMTs [ Official Management Terms ] for Cloaks well express their difficulties. They are constantly _swirling and dripping_ and becoming _heavy with water_ in rainy Weather, _entangling with trees_ or _swords_, or needing to be _pulled close around her/his shivering body_. This seems to suggest they are less than practical for anyone on an arduous Tour. |
| − | Barbarian. It is hard to see why. They are open in front | ||
| − | and require you at most times to use one hand to hold them | ||
| − | shut. On horseback they leave the shirt-sleeved arms and | ||
| − | most of the torso exposed to wind and Weather. The OMTs | ||
| − | [ Official Management Terms ] for Cloaks well express their | ||
| − | difficulties. They are constantly _swirling and dripping_ | ||
| − | and becoming _heavy with water_ in rainy Weather, _entangling | ||
| − | with trees_ or _swords_, or needing to be _pulled close | ||
| − | around her/his shivering body_. This seems to suggest they | ||
| − | are less than practical for anyone on an arduous Tour. | ||
|[ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ] | |[ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{nethack-367}} | |
[[Category:Cloaks]] | [[Category:Cloaks]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 9 March 2024
A cloak is a type of armor in NetHack that is worn over the body and covers any other armor worn on the torso.
Description
A popular cloak to carry is the cloak of magic resistance. This provides magic resistance and magic cancellation of 1. If you already possess both magic resistance and reflection, a cloak of displacement or a stealthy elven cloak may be used. Typically, an adventurer will also have access to an oilskin cloak, for working around water, and a mummy wrapping if invisible.
Any cloak will block rust traps and rust monsters from harming the armor underneath. Furthermore, destroy armor effects, whether from the scroll or the spell, will destroy a cloak before it destroys the suit. A cloak also gives players wishing to avoid consorting with foocubi an extra chance to say no. For all of these reasons, any non-cursed cloak of not less than +0 enchantment is better than none.
List of cloaks
| Name | Cost | Weight | AC | Material | Effect | MC | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mummy wrapping | 2 | 3 | 0 | cloth | Overrides invisibility | 1 | |
| orcish cloak | 40 | 10 | 0 | cloth | 1 | coarse mantelet | |
| dwarvish cloak | 50 | 10 | 0 | cloth | 1 | hooded cloak | |
| leather cloak | 40 | 15 | 1 | leather | 1 | ||
| cloak of displacement | 50 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Displacement | 1 | randomized |
| oilskin cloak | 50 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Immunity from all grabbing and drowning attacks; protects body armor from rusting | 2 | slippery cloak |
| alchemy smock | 50 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Poison and acid resistance | 1 | apron |
| cloak of invisibility | 60 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Invisibility | 1 | randomized |
| cloak of magic resistance | 60 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Magic resistance | 1 | randomized |
| elven cloak | 60 | 10 | 1 | cloth | Stealth | 1 | faded pall |
| robe | 50 | 15 | 2 | cloth | Spellcasting bonus | 2 | |
| cloak of protection | 50 | 10 | 3 | cloth | Protection | 3 | randomized |
Four cloaks have a randomized appearance that is shuffled among the following options at the start of each game: tattered cape, ornamental cope, opera cloak, and piece of cloth. The cloak of magic resistance is the only one of these that does not auto-identify on being worn, though the cloak of invisibility will not auto-identify if you are already invisible when you put it on.
Variants
dNetHack
In dNetHack, player vampires get a +1 charisma boost for wearing an opera cloak.
Encyclopedia entry
Cloaks are the universal outer garb of everyone who is not a Barbarian. It is hard to see why. They are open in front and require you at most times to use one hand to hold them shut. On horseback they leave the shirt-sleeved arms and most of the torso exposed to wind and Weather. The OMTs [ Official Management Terms ] for Cloaks well express their difficulties. They are constantly _swirling and dripping_ and becoming _heavy with water_ in rainy Weather, _entangling with trees_ or _swords_, or needing to be _pulled close around her/his shivering body_. This seems to suggest they are less than practical for anyone on an arduous Tour.
