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| − | '''Water walking boots''' are a pair of magical [[boots]] that appear in ''[[NetHack]]''. | + | '''Water walking boots''' are a pair of [[magical item|magical]] [[boots]] that appear in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are made of [[leather]], and have a [[randomized appearance]] when [[Identification|unidentified]]; the default one associated with them is a pair of "jungle boots".{{refsrc|src/objects.c|516|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | A | + | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell water walking boots. |
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| + | A pair of water walking boots is always generated within a niche on the middle floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] during normal level creation.{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|94|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | [[Player monster]]s, including those generated on the Astral Plane, have an effective ~8.01% chance of generating with water walking speed boots.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|295|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=mk_mplayer_armor|comment=<code>mk_mplayer_armor</code> selects boots from all available types listed in objects.c}} | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | While worn, water walking boots grant 1 [[AC]] and [[water walking]]: they can also be used to cross [[lava]], but ''must'' be [[fireproof]]ed first, as trying with non-fireproof boots will destroy them and probably plunge the character into the lava. | ||
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| + | Water walking boots have no impact on a [[steed]]'s ability to cross water, and cannot be used to traverse the [[Plane of Water]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Water walking lets | + | Water walking lets characters cross [[moat]]s and pools safely, similar to [[levitation]] sources such as the [[ring of levitation|ring]] or [[levitation boots|boots]]. However, they will ''not'' protect against [[drowning attack]]s, nor will they protect a character or their inventory from fire damage while crossing. |
| − | While the ring of levitation is easier to manage and generally preferred, water walking boots are still a more manageable method of crossing water compared to levitation boots | + | While the ring of levitation is easier to manage and generally preferred, water walking boots are still a more manageable method of crossing water compared to levitation boots: characters can freely pick up items on land and walk down stairs without removing them. If planning to cross over lava, be sure to have [[fire resistance]] to avoid sustaining damage, and fireproof as many other vulnerable items in your inventory as possible (or else stash them in a fireproof bag). Be '''especially careful''' around [[foocubi]] and [[nymph]]s while on top of water or lava! |
| − | Water walking also allows for unlimited #[[dip]] | + | Water walking also allows for unlimited #[[dip]]ping [[scroll]]s and [[spellbook]]s into water tiles to blank them, or diluting [[potion]]s for {{! of|water}} production - while falling into water is normally faster, it is also reliant on [[luck]]. Having access to water walking can also save time and even [[wish]]es in these cases, since a character can put off obtaining a source of sustained levitation until the [[Elemental Planes]]. The [[Castle]], [[Juiblex's Swamp]] and [[Medusa's Island]] are common levels where these boots are used, as well as the [[Quest]] for certain roles (e.g., the [[Healer]] [[Healer quest|quest]]). Some players keep them on routinely to reduce water-crossing hassles, particularly from forgetting to use levitation or else moving off dry land due to typos. |
| − | + | Players crafting [[ascension kit]]s tend to forego these boots in favor of [[speed boots]] and [[jumping boots]], which are typically supplemented with a ring or [[potion of levitation|potions of levitation]] - for those who do not have either types of boots and do not want to [[wish]] for them, water walking boots are an excellent choice. For a character that has not found ''any'' of these boots by the time of reaching the Castle, a pair of unenchanted [[high boots]] or [[elven boots]] can suffice until they reach the middle of Vlad's Tower or find another preferable pair. | |
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| − | Players crafting [[ascension kit]]s tend to forego these boots in favor of [[speed boots]] and [[jumping boots]], which are typically supplemented with a ring or [[potion of levitation|potions of levitation]] | ||
===Identification=== | ===Identification=== | ||
| − | Water walking boots are non-trivial to identify, as they | + | Water walking boots are non-trivial to identify, as they do not display a message when worn and have no obvious effects, unlike [[speed boots]] and [[jumping boots]]; [[price identification]] is one of the more reliable methods, as it poses no risk to inventory. |
| − | If | + | If unable to price-ID boots, the simplest way to test for water walking is to remove and drop any scrolls, spellbooks, potions, and rustable equipment first (or place it into an [[oilskin sack]]), then step into a water tile - unless the character's [[encumbrance]] is high, they will safely climb back out if the boots are not water walking. A safer and more difficult option is to use [[teleport control]], since water squares will be considered "safe" when teleporting while wearing water walking boots; if not wearing the boots, the character will be teleported elsewhere in the level at random. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Water walking boots first appear in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | Water walking boots first appear in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
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| + | In [[NetHack 3.4.3]], water walking boots are subject to a few fixed [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3|bugs]]: | ||
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| + | * Water walking boots are not handled properly on lava - this is bug SC343-3, and was fixed in August 2004. | ||
| + | * If a character in the form of a [[vampire lord]] that is wearing water walking boots then [[polymorph]]s into a non-[[flying]] form, they inventory will become [[wet]] despite wearing water walking boots; a [[potion of levitation]] prevented this. This is bug NM343-32. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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===dNetHack=== | ===dNetHack=== | ||
| − | In dNetHack, the Plane of Water is changed so that the "floor" of the air bubbles are also considered water as well, making it possible (and likely a good idea) to wear water walking boots there. | + | In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], water walking boots grant 0 base AC, 1 base [[DR]] and water walking while worn. |
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| + | The [[Bard quest]] nemesis [[Aglaope]] has water walking boots placed on her square of the goal level at level creation. | ||
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| + | There are two [[artifact]] pairs of water walking boots: | ||
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| + | * [[dNetHack artifacts#Water Flowers|The Water Flowers]] are chaotic and grant [[displacement]] when worn - they can be enchanted to +7, and [[invoking]] them allows for hungerless [[teleport]]ing. | ||
| + | * [[dNetHack artifacts#Frost Treads|The Frost Treads]] are unaligned and grant [[cold resistance]] while worn - they add +1 [[to-hit]] and +1d8 [[cold]] damage when kicking, and can freeze water and lava underfoot as you move over it. | ||
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| + | The Plane of Water is changed so that the "floor" of the air bubbles are also considered water as well, making it possible (and likely a good idea) to wear water walking boots there. | ||
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| + | ===The November NetHack Tournament=== | ||
| + | In [[The November NetHack Tournament]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent has a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with a blessed and erodeproof +4 to +5 pair of water walking boots if they represent a character that does not have boots. | ||
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| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], monsters are capable of using worn water walking boots, and seeing a monster cross water this way will auto-identify them. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Boots]] | [[Category:Boots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:18, 22 April 2024
[        water walking boots | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | random |
| Slot | boots |
| AC | 1 |
| Special | |
| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 20 |
| Material | leather |
Water walking boots are a pair of magical boots that appear in NetHack. They are made of leather, and have a randomized appearance when unidentified; the default one associated with them is a pair of "jungle boots".[1]
Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell water walking boots.
A pair of water walking boots is always generated within a niche on the middle floor of Vlad's Tower during normal level creation.[2]
Player monsters, including those generated on the Astral Plane, have an effective ~8.01% chance of generating with water walking speed boots.[3]
Description
While worn, water walking boots grant 1 AC and water walking: they can also be used to cross lava, but must be fireproofed first, as trying with non-fireproof boots will destroy them and probably plunge the character into the lava.
Water walking boots have no impact on a steed's ability to cross water, and cannot be used to traverse the Plane of Water.
Strategy
Water walking lets characters cross moats and pools safely, similar to levitation sources such as the ring or boots. However, they will not protect against drowning attacks, nor will they protect a character or their inventory from fire damage while crossing.
While the ring of levitation is easier to manage and generally preferred, water walking boots are still a more manageable method of crossing water compared to levitation boots: characters can freely pick up items on land and walk down stairs without removing them. If planning to cross over lava, be sure to have fire resistance to avoid sustaining damage, and fireproof as many other vulnerable items in your inventory as possible (or else stash them in a fireproof bag). Be especially careful around foocubi and nymphs while on top of water or lava!
Water walking also allows for unlimited #dipping scrolls and spellbooks into water tiles to blank them, or diluting potions for water production - while falling into water is normally faster, it is also reliant on luck. Having access to water walking can also save time and even wishes in these cases, since a character can put off obtaining a source of sustained levitation until the Elemental Planes. The Castle, Juiblex's Swamp and Medusa's Island are common levels where these boots are used, as well as the Quest for certain roles (e.g., the Healer quest). Some players keep them on routinely to reduce water-crossing hassles, particularly from forgetting to use levitation or else moving off dry land due to typos.
Players crafting ascension kits tend to forego these boots in favor of speed boots and jumping boots, which are typically supplemented with a ring or potions of levitation - for those who do not have either types of boots and do not want to wish for them, water walking boots are an excellent choice. For a character that has not found any of these boots by the time of reaching the Castle, a pair of unenchanted high boots or elven boots can suffice until they reach the middle of Vlad's Tower or find another preferable pair.
Identification
Water walking boots are non-trivial to identify, as they do not display a message when worn and have no obvious effects, unlike speed boots and jumping boots; price identification is one of the more reliable methods, as it poses no risk to inventory.
If unable to price-ID boots, the simplest way to test for water walking is to remove and drop any scrolls, spellbooks, potions, and rustable equipment first (or place it into an oilskin sack), then step into a water tile - unless the character's encumbrance is high, they will safely climb back out if the boots are not water walking. A safer and more difficult option is to use teleport control, since water squares will be considered "safe" when teleporting while wearing water walking boots; if not wearing the boots, the character will be teleported elsewhere in the level at random.
History
Water walking boots first appear in NetHack 3.0.0.
In NetHack 3.4.3, water walking boots are subject to a few fixed bugs:
- Water walking boots are not handled properly on lava - this is bug SC343-3, and was fixed in August 2004.
- If a character in the form of a vampire lord that is wearing water walking boots then polymorphs into a non-flying form, they inventory will become wet despite wearing water walking boots; a potion of levitation prevented this. This is bug NM343-32.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, the presence of the create pool monster spell makes it vital that some players keep a means of staying above water on hand at all times, particularly on the ascension run. Water walking boots are among the more ideal options for ascension kits as a result.
dNetHack
In dNetHack and notdNetHack, water walking boots grant 0 base AC, 1 base DR and water walking while worn.
The Bard quest nemesis Aglaope has water walking boots placed on her square of the goal level at level creation.
There are two artifact pairs of water walking boots:
- The Water Flowers are chaotic and grant displacement when worn - they can be enchanted to +7, and invoking them allows for hungerless teleporting.
- The Frost Treads are unaligned and grant cold resistance while worn - they add +1 to-hit and +1d8 cold damage when kicking, and can freeze water and lava underfoot as you move over it.
The Plane of Water is changed so that the "floor" of the air bubbles are also considered water as well, making it possible (and likely a good idea) to wear water walking boots there.
The November NetHack Tournament
In The November NetHack Tournament, the deathmatch opponent has a 1⁄2 chance of being generated with a blessed and erodeproof +4 to +5 pair of water walking boots if they represent a character that does not have boots.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, monsters are capable of using worn water walking boots, and seeing a monster cross water this way will auto-identify them.
References
- ↑ src/objects.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 516
- ↑ dat/tower.des in NetHack 3.6.7, line 94
- ↑ src/mplayer.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 295:
mk_mplayer_armorselects boots from all available types listed in objects.c
