Robe of Folly - Revision history

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 Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape.... but the boosts cannot be denied. Especially weak casters may find this robe as their best option - if you'd otherwise risk death or burn consumables against regular encounters, then this robe's boosts will likely boost your net winrate. Still, if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
-Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have many enchantments, but certain effects like [[Dimension Anchor]] are still annoying, and a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn. Also, random enemies can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] and use it.
+Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have many enchantments, but certain effects like [[Dimension Anchor]] are still annoying, and a [[unique]] like [[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn. Also, random enemies can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] and use it.
 Unlike regular robes of [[Archmagi]], [[potions of brilliance]] do nothing while you're wearing this robe.

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 Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape.... but the boosts cannot be denied. Especially weak casters may find this robe as their best option - if you'd otherwise risk death or burn consumables against regular encounters, then this robe's boosts will likely boost your net winrate. Still, if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
-Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have many enchantments, but certain effects like [[Dimensional Anchor]] are still annoying, and a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn. Also, random enemies can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] and use it.
+Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have many enchantments, but certain effects like [[Dimension Anchor]] are still annoying, and a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn. Also, random enemies can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] and use it.
 Unlike regular robes of [[Archmagi]], [[potions of brilliance]] do nothing while you're wearing this robe.

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 Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape.... but the boosts cannot be denied. Especially weak casters may find this robe as their best option - if you'd otherwise risk death or burn consumables against regular encounters, then this robe's boosts will likely boost your net winrate. Still, if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
-Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments, but a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn, and any enemy can use a [[wand of paralysis]].
+Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have many enchantments, but certain effects like [[Dimensional Anchor]] are still annoying, and a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn. Also, random enemies can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] and use it.
 Unlike regular robes of [[Archmagi]], [[potions of brilliance]] do nothing while you're wearing this robe.

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 {{flavour|A dull grey robe. It is enchanted to provide mages with immeasurable power, and more than a little overconfidence...}}
 [[File:Robe_of_folly.png]] '''''the +4 robe of Folly'''''
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 Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape.... but the boosts cannot be denied. Especially weak casters may find this robe as their best option - if you'd otherwise risk death or burn consumables against regular encounters, then this robe's boosts will likely boost your net winrate. Still, if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
-Note that some [[Lair]] rune branches (the [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[Shoals]]) do not have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments. [[Mesmerisation]], for example, is still hard to deal with, but not immediately life-threatening. But even in these branches, you can find certain [[unique]]s like [[Louise]] and [[Rupert]] with deadly hexes, and any equipment-using monster can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] or [[wand of charming|charming]] to become a threat.
+Note that the [[Spider's Nest]] and [[Snake Pit]] don't naturally have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments, but a [[unique]] like [[[Louise]] or [[Rupert]] can still spawn, and any enemy can use a [[wand of paralysis]].
 Unlike regular robes of [[Archmagi]], [[potions of brilliance]] do nothing while you're wearing this robe.

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 With a massive boost to every aspect of spellcasting, the '''robe of Folly'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|955}}</ref> is a tempting piece of armour for any spellcaster. However, its drawback of setting your [[willpower]] to 0 should not be taken lightly -- an encounter with an opponent capable of [[banish]]ing or [[paralyse|paralysing]] you can very easily get you killed. Even [[confusion]] can be devastating.
-Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape. Still, it allows casters to inflict fantastic amounts of carnage by spamming powerful, wide-range spells like [[Ozocubu's Refrigeration]] or [[Starburst]]; if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
+Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape.... but the boosts cannot be denied. Especially weak casters may find this robe as their best option - if you'd otherwise risk death or burn consumables against regular encounters, then this robe's boosts will likely boost your net winrate. Still, if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
 Note that some [[Lair]] rune branches (the [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[Shoals]]) do not have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments. [[Mesmerisation]], for example, is still hard to deal with, but not immediately life-threatening. But even in these branches, you can find certain [[unique]]s like [[Louise]] and [[Rupert]] with deadly hexes, and any equipment-using monster can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] or [[wand of charming|charming]] to become a threat.

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 ==Desirability==
-With a massive boost to every aspect of spellcasting, the '''robe of Folly'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|955}}</ref> is a tempting piece of armour for any spellcaster. However, its drawback of setting your [[Willpower]] to 0 should not be taken lightly -- an encounter with an opponent capable of [[banish]]ing or [[paralyse|paralysing]] you can very easily get you killed. Even [[confusion]] can be devastating.
+With a massive boost to every aspect of spellcasting, the '''robe of Folly'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|955}}</ref> is a tempting piece of armour for any spellcaster. However, its drawback of setting your [[willpower]] to 0 should not be taken lightly -- an encounter with an opponent capable of [[banish]]ing or [[paralyse|paralysing]] you can very easily get you killed. Even [[confusion]] can be devastating.
 Many will find this robe not worth the risk when seeking to successfully retrieve the [[Orb of Zot|Orb]] and escape. Still, it allows casters to inflict fantastic amounts of carnage by spamming powerful, wide-range spells like [[Ozocubu's Refrigeration]] or [[Starburst]]; if you ''do'' choose to make use of it, just don't be surprised when this robe becomes your folly.
-Note that some [[Lair]] rune branches (the [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[Shoals]]) do not have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments. [[Mesmerisation]], for example, is still hard to deal with, but not immediately life-threatening. However, certain [[unique]]s like [[Louise]] and [[Rupert]] come with deadly hexes, and any humanoid monster can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] (if this wand [[alternate items|has generated]]).
+Note that some [[Lair]] rune branches (the [[Spider's Nest]], [[Snake Pit]], and [[Shoals]]) do not have ''immediately'' threatening enchantments. [[Mesmerisation]], for example, is still hard to deal with, but not immediately life-threatening. But even in these branches, you can find certain [[unique]]s like [[Louise]] and [[Rupert]] with deadly hexes, and any humanoid monster can pick up a [[wand of paralysis]] (if this wand [[alternate items|has generated]]).
 Unlike regular robes of [[Archmagi]], [[potions of brilliance]] do nothing while you're wearing this robe.
 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.27]], the robe of Folly gave [[Archmagi]] instead of Brilliance, reduced will by -80, had +5 intelligence, and had a 50% chance to [[curse]] on equip.
+*Prior to [[0.27]], the robe of Folly had [[Archmagi]] instead of Brilliance, reduced will by -80, had +5 intelligence, and had a 50% chance to [[curse]] on equip.
 *Prior to [[0.14]], the robe of Folly's [[magic resistance]] penalty was -100 instead of -80.
 *Prior to [[0.12]], the robe of Folly was a strictly bad artifact. It was a -1 robe that completely prevented spellcasting instead of having an MR malus.