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The '''mask of the dragon'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|978}}</ref> provides an interesting trade-off. The [[willpower]] boost is nice, and [[see invisible]] convenient, though the most unique aspect is the +3 slaying. This comes at the cost of any AC from the helmet slot.
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The '''mask of the dragon'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|978}}</ref> provides a nice [[willpower]] boost, and having [[see invisible]] is convenient, but its most interesting aspect is the +3 slaying. In exchange, it provides no AC bonus.
  
For melee and ranged fighters, it's usually worthwhile. Low AC characters may prefer a +2 helmet, while you might find a better [[artefact]] hat/helmet out there. For casters, the willpower alone can make it worth using (if you don't have another hat of willpower).
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For melee and ranged fighters, this tradeoff is usually worthwhile. Low AC characters may prefer a +2 helmet, though, and there are better [[randart]] hats/helmets out there. For casters, the willpower alone can make it worth using (if you don't have another hat of willpower).
  
 
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==References==

Revision as of 03:10, 2 August 2023

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The mask of the High Priest of ancient Erebora. In ancient times, the gods of the Ereborans ceased to answer their prayers, and in desperation, the people turned to the forbidden worship of dragons. Now, of their works, only this mask remains.

Mask of the dragon.png the +0 mask of the Dragon

+0 hat
+3 slaying
+40 willpower
See invisible

Desirability

The mask of the dragon[1] provides a nice willpower boost, and having see invisible is convenient, but its most interesting aspect is the +3 slaying. In exchange, it provides no AC bonus.

For melee and ranged fighters, this tradeoff is usually worthwhile. Low AC characters may prefer a +2 helmet, though, and there are better randart hats/helmets out there. For casters, the willpower alone can make it worth using (if you don't have another hat of willpower).

References