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The '''oilskin cloak''' is, in effect, a permanently [[Can of grease|greased]] [[cloak]]; it is therefore prized for granting immunity to the [[drowning]] attack of [[eels]], as long as it is not [[cursed]]. A non-cursed oilskin cloak will also protect metal body armor in case you decide to go [[moat]]-diving, however all other inventory not in an [[oilskin sack]] can still get wet.{{refsrc|trap.c|2736}} It can readily be identified by its unique appearance ('''slippery cloak'''), or the message '''"The slippery cloak fits very tightly."''' when you wear it. It provides [[Magic_cancellation|MC2]].
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An '''oilskin cloak''' is a type of [[cloak]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and appears as a '''slippery cloak''' when unidentified.
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==Generation==
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Oilskin cloaks make up 0.8% of randomly generated cloaks.
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==Description==
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When worn, an oilskin cloak grants 1 base [[AC]] and [[MC]]2, and functions as a permanently [[greased]] [[cloak]]. A non-cursed oilskin cloak protects its wearer from all [[grabbing attack]]s, including the [[drowning attack]]s commonly associated with [[sea monster]]s{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|845|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1421|nethack=3.6.7}} - metal body armor worn underneath it is also protected from [[water]] damage.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|1154|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Rust traps for you - outermost layer of armor is checked when targeting body armor}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|1154|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Rust traps for monsters - outermost layer of armor is checked when targeting body armor}} A cursed oilskin cloak will only stop grabbing and protect armor {{frac|2|3}} of the time.
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Buying or selling an oilskin cloak in a [[shop]] will [[auto-identify]] the cloak.
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==Strategy==
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The oilskin cloak provides excellent protection against drowning threats, and may even be a suitable [[ascension kit]] candidate or at least a safe secondary cloak if critical properties such as [[magic resistance]] and/or [[reflection]] are reliably covered by other slots (e.g., [[gray dragon scale mail]] paired with an [[amulet of reflection|amulet]] or [[shield of reflection]]). For those using other cloaks, there are many other methods of mitigating or nullifying the threat of drowning and the like, and a [[grease]]d cloak is typically sufficient.
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==History==
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The oilskin cloak first appears in [[NetHack 3.1.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.1.3]], it has a [[randomized appearance]] when unidentified like other cloaks; [[NetHack 3.2.0]] gives the cloak its current unidentified appearance.
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From NetHack 3.1.0 to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on these versions, the oilskin cloak grants [[Magic cancellation (3.4.3)|MC3]].
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==Messages==
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{{message|The slippery cloak fits very tightly.|You put on an unidentified oilskin cloak.}}
  
The spoilers incorrectly list the relative probability as 10/1000: it is 8/1000.
 
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
===[[SLASH'EM]]===
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===SLASH'EM===
In slash'em, it has an [[MC]] of 3.
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In [[SLASH'EM]], the oilskin cloak grants MC3 while worn.
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The chest at the end of the southwest secret passage behind the [[throne]] room of [[Grund's Stronghold]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of containing an oilskin cloak.
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[[Upgrading]] a [[cloak of protection]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]], [[cloak of displacement]], [[dwarvish cloak]] or [[orcish cloak]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of producing an oilskin cloak; upgrading an oilskin cloak can produce a cloak of protection, cloak of invisibility, cloak of magic resistance, or cloak of displacement with an equal probability of each.
  
 
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===dNethack===
In [[dNethack]], it '''does''' protect the entire inventory, not just worn body armor.
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In [[dNetHack]], an oilskin cloak grants 1 AC, 0 [[DR]] and MC3 when worn, and protects the entire inventory from water damage as opposed to just worn body armor, with the same rates depending on beatitude.
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[[DNetHack artifacts#The Cloak of the Unheld One|The Cloak of the Unheld One]] is a [[neutral]] and [[Intelligent artifact|intelligent]] [[artifact]] oilskin cloak. While carried, it grants [[sleep resistance]], and while worn it also grants magic resistance and [[free action]] in addition to its usual properties; it can be safely enchanted to +7. Invoking The Cloak of the Unheld One while wearing it causes you to [[teleport]]: if you are not wearing it at the time, it will teleport itself instead. If invoked on a no-teleport level, it will attempt to warp you to the level above, and will warp you one level below otherwise.
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===FIQHack===
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In [[FIQHack]], oilskin cloaks protect the entire inventory from water damage.
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===SlashTHEM===
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In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Diver]]s start the game with a +1 oilskin cloak, and [[Pirate]]s and [[Corsair]]s start the game with the oilskin cloak's appearance identified. [[Player monster]] divers also generate with oilskin cloaks.
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===Hack'EM===
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In [[Hack'EM]], the chest at the end of the southwest secret passage behind the throne room of Grund's Stronghold has the same {{frac|3}} chance of containing an oilskin cloak. Oilskin cloaks cannot be upgraded or produced by upgrading.
  
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Latest revision as of 06:47, 6 March 2024

[   oilskin cloak   Oilskin cloak.png
Appearance slippery cloak
Slot cloak
AC 1
Special
Base price 50 zm
Weight 10
Material cloth

An oilskin cloak is a type of cloak that appears in NetHack. It is made of cloth, and appears as a slippery cloak when unidentified.

Generation

Oilskin cloaks make up 0.8% of randomly generated cloaks.

Description

When worn, an oilskin cloak grants 1 base AC and MC2, and functions as a permanently greased cloak. A non-cursed oilskin cloak protects its wearer from all grabbing attacks, including the drowning attacks commonly associated with sea monsters[1][2] - metal body armor worn underneath it is also protected from water damage.[3][4] A cursed oilskin cloak will only stop grabbing and protect armor 23 of the time.

Buying or selling an oilskin cloak in a shop will auto-identify the cloak.

Strategy

The oilskin cloak provides excellent protection against drowning threats, and may even be a suitable ascension kit candidate or at least a safe secondary cloak if critical properties such as magic resistance and/or reflection are reliably covered by other slots (e.g., gray dragon scale mail paired with an amulet or shield of reflection). For those using other cloaks, there are many other methods of mitigating or nullifying the threat of drowning and the like, and a greased cloak is typically sufficient.

History

The oilskin cloak first appears in NetHack 3.1.0. From this version to NetHack 3.1.3, it has a randomized appearance when unidentified like other cloaks; NetHack 3.2.0 gives the cloak its current unidentified appearance.

From NetHack 3.1.0 to NetHack 3.4.3, including some variants based on these versions, the oilskin cloak grants MC3.

Messages

The slippery cloak fits very tightly.
You put on an unidentified oilskin cloak.

Variants

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, the oilskin cloak grants MC3 while worn.

The chest at the end of the southwest secret passage behind the throne room of Grund's Stronghold has a 13 chance of containing an oilskin cloak.

Upgrading a cloak of protection, cloak of invisibility, cloak of magic resistance, cloak of displacement, dwarvish cloak or orcish cloak has a 12 chance of producing an oilskin cloak; upgrading an oilskin cloak can produce a cloak of protection, cloak of invisibility, cloak of magic resistance, or cloak of displacement with an equal probability of each.

dNethack

In dNetHack, an oilskin cloak grants 1 AC, 0 DR and MC3 when worn, and protects the entire inventory from water damage as opposed to just worn body armor, with the same rates depending on beatitude.

The Cloak of the Unheld One is a neutral and intelligent artifact oilskin cloak. While carried, it grants sleep resistance, and while worn it also grants magic resistance and free action in addition to its usual properties; it can be safely enchanted to +7. Invoking The Cloak of the Unheld One while wearing it causes you to teleport: if you are not wearing it at the time, it will teleport itself instead. If invoked on a no-teleport level, it will attempt to warp you to the level above, and will warp you one level below otherwise.

FIQHack

In FIQHack, oilskin cloaks protect the entire inventory from water damage.

SlashTHEM

In SlashTHEM, in addition to SLASH'EM details, Divers start the game with a +1 oilskin cloak, and Pirates and Corsairs start the game with the oilskin cloak's appearance identified. Player monster divers also generate with oilskin cloaks.

Hack'EM

In Hack'EM, the chest at the end of the southwest secret passage behind the throne room of Grund's Stronghold has the same 13 chance of containing an oilskin cloak. Oilskin cloaks cannot be upgraded or produced by upgrading.

References

  1. src/mhitu.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 845
  2. src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1421
  3. src/trap.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1154: Rust traps for you - outermost layer of armor is checked when targeting body armor
  4. src/trap.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1154: Rust traps for monsters - outermost layer of armor is checked when targeting body armor