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The '''small shield''' is the cheapest and lightest kind of [[shield]]. [[Knight]]s and [[priest]]s start out with one, as well as [[valkyrie]]s (theirs is enchanted +3 from the beginning).
 
  
Unless made [[fireproof]] or rotproof, it can burn or rot when faced with [[fire]] or a [[black pudding]]/[[brown pudding]]'s attack.
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A '''small shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[wood]].
  
It does not inhibit [[spellcasting]] as much as the other shields due to its small weight, making it a better choice if spellcasters choose to wear shields.{{refsrc|spell.c|1674|nethack=3.6.0|comment=extra shield penalty doesn't apply for small shields}}
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==Generation==
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[[Knight]]s and [[Priest]]s start each game with a +0 small shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|78|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|103|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Valkyrie]]s start each game with a +3 small shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
== References ==
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Lines of code are present that would give [[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarvish]], [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] and [[Orc (starting race)|orcish]] characters in roles that start with small shields a race-appropriate shield instead - of these, only the line regarding orcs and [[orcish shield]]s is not commented out, and this line has no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|210|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|227|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
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[[Mercenaries]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] small shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|639|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Aligned priest]]s, [[high priest]]s and the [[Arch Priest]] always generate with a small shield.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|694|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
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==Description==
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When worn, a small shield grants 1 base [[AC]] and inhibits [[spellcasting]]. The spellcasting penalty for a small shield is much lower than other shield types due to its low weight.{{refsrc|src/spell.c|1802|nethack=3.6.7|name=penalty|comment=extra shield penalty doesn't apply for small shields}}
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==Strategy==
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{{main|Shield#Strategy|l1=Shield § Strategy}}
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The small shield is the best shield by far for spellcasters and characters with low [[carrying capacity]] - characters in other roles or builds may consider sticking with a highly-enchanted small shield in the long term if they have [[reflection]] covered by other slots. An [[elven shield]] may be a superior option depending on a character's exact needs: it has higher base AC and can be enchanted safely from +5, in exchange for weighing 10 more [[aum]] and inhibiting spellcasting more than the small shield.
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A Valkyrie's starting small shield is worth wearing for a long time due to its high enchantment, though many of them eventually ditch the shield so they can [[twoweapon]].
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==History==
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The small shield first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]], where it replaces the [[Shield (item)|shield]] from [[NetHack 2.3e]] and previous versions - this shield is somewhat similar to the small shield, but is [[metallic]] and susceptible to rust.
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==Variants==
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In variants with [[object materials]] systems, shields larger than the small shield may be exempt from additional spellcasting penalties if they are made of a lightweight, non-metallic material such as [[bone]] or [[wood]].<ref name='penalty'/>
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]], priests start the game with a small shield enchanted to +2 instead of +0.
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===dNetHack===
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In [[dNetHack]], the small shield is renamed to the '''buckler''', and grants 1 base AC and 0 [[DR]] when worn.
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===xNetHack===
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In [[xNetHack]], small shields are surpassed as the ideal shield for spellcasting by elven shields, since they work identically due to spellcasting system changes - the small shield's slightly lower weight is one of its few advantages in comparison.
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===SpliceHack===
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In [[SpliceHack]], a small shield can be combined with an [[amulet of reflection]] at a [[furnace]] to create a [[shield of reflection]].
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===EvilHack===
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In [[EvilHack]], mercenaries that are not elves, drow or orcs have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of being generated with small shields.
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A small shield can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a [[dagger]] and a [[helmet]]; a small shield and an [[elven dagger]] can be combined to create an elven shield.
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===The November NetHack Tournament===
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In [[The November NetHack Tournament]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent can generate with a +4 or +5 small shield if they do not have an item in the shield slot and are not a [[Monk (player monster)|monk]], [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]], [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]], or [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarian]].
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===SlashTHEM===
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In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Warrior]]s and [[Paladin (role)|Paladins]] start each game with a +0 small shield. Dwarvish, elven and orcish characters in roles that start with small shields will start the game with a race-appropriate shield instead.
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===Hack'EM===
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In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a small shield will produce an elven shield and vice versa. Elven Knights start the game with a small shield instead of an elven shield, which they can upgrade to easily.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 6 February 2024

[   small shield   Small shield.png
Appearance small shield
Slot shield
AC 1
Special (none)
Base price 3 zm
Weight 30
Material wood

A small shield is a type of shield that appears in NetHack. It is made of wood.

Generation

Knights and Priests start each game with a +0 small shield.[1][2] Valkyries start each game with a +3 small shield.[3]

Lines of code are present that would give Dwarvish, elven and orcish characters in roles that start with small shields a race-appropriate shield instead - of these, only the line regarding orcs and orcish shields is not commented out, and this line has no applicable roles.[4][5][6]

Mercenaries have a 23 chance of being generated with small shields.[7] Aligned priests, high priests and the Arch Priest always generate with a small shield.[8]

Description

When worn, a small shield grants 1 base AC and inhibits spellcasting. The spellcasting penalty for a small shield is much lower than other shield types due to its low weight.[9]

Strategy

Main article: Shield § Strategy

The small shield is the best shield by far for spellcasters and characters with low carrying capacity - characters in other roles or builds may consider sticking with a highly-enchanted small shield in the long term if they have reflection covered by other slots. An elven shield may be a superior option depending on a character's exact needs: it has higher base AC and can be enchanted safely from +5, in exchange for weighing 10 more aum and inhibiting spellcasting more than the small shield.

A Valkyrie's starting small shield is worth wearing for a long time due to its high enchantment, though many of them eventually ditch the shield so they can twoweapon.

History

The small shield first appears in NetHack 3.0.0, where it replaces the shield from NetHack 2.3e and previous versions - this shield is somewhat similar to the small shield, but is metallic and susceptible to rust.

Variants

In variants with object materials systems, shields larger than the small shield may be exempt from additional spellcasting penalties if they are made of a lightweight, non-metallic material such as bone or wood.[9]

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, priests start the game with a small shield enchanted to +2 instead of +0.

dNetHack

In dNetHack, the small shield is renamed to the buckler, and grants 1 base AC and 0 DR when worn.

xNetHack

In xNetHack, small shields are surpassed as the ideal shield for spellcasting by elven shields, since they work identically due to spellcasting system changes - the small shield's slightly lower weight is one of its few advantages in comparison.

SpliceHack

In SpliceHack, a small shield can be combined with an amulet of reflection at a furnace to create a shield of reflection.

EvilHack

In EvilHack, mercenaries that are not elves, drow or orcs have a 23 chance of being generated with small shields.

A small shield can be created at a forge by combining a dagger and a helmet; a small shield and an elven dagger can be combined to create an elven shield.

The November NetHack Tournament

In The November NetHack Tournament, the deathmatch opponent can generate with a +4 or +5 small shield if they do not have an item in the shield slot and are not a monk, wizard, healer, priest, or barbarian.

SlashTHEM

In SlashTHEM, in addition to SLASH'EM details, Warriors and Paladins start each game with a +0 small shield. Dwarvish, elven and orcish characters in roles that start with small shields will start the game with a race-appropriate shield instead.

Hack'EM

In Hack'EM, upgrading a small shield will produce an elven shield and vice versa. Elven Knights start the game with a small shield instead of an elven shield, which they can upgrade to easily.

References