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A '''+6 ring of intelligence''' affects the [[intelligence]] of the wearer.  
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A '''+6 ring of intelligence''' affects the [[intelligence]] of the wearer.
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
These rings are highly prized by spellcasters of all kinds for increasing [[spell success]] and [[spell power|power]]. They're nearly useless for characters who don't cast spells, except as a way to keep intelligence above zero while recovering from attribute drain.
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Good for spellcasters. While +6 intelligence will always be worse than a [[ring of wizardry]] for decreasing failure rate, intelligence also increases [[spell power]]. Having more power means that spells are more effective, which is always useful.
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Can also be used to prevent [[stat zero]] from having 0 intelligence. Other than that, it's useless for those who can't cast spells.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Latest revision as of 18:43, 24 July 2023

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Type Jewellery
Name Ring of intelligence
Icon Ring of intelligence.png
A ring that increases the intelligence of its wearer.

A +6 ring of intelligence affects the intelligence of the wearer.

Desirability

Good for spellcasters. While +6 intelligence will always be worse than a ring of wizardry for decreasing failure rate, intelligence also increases spell power. Having more power means that spells are more effective, which is always useful.

Can also be used to prevent stat zero from having 0 intelligence. Other than that, it's useless for those who can't cast spells.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, you could find rings of intelligence with a -4 enchantment; such rings were always cursed.
  • Prior to 0.25, enchantment values ranged from 2 to 6 (positive and negative).
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