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A '''ring of positive energy''' provides one level of [[negative energy]] resistance (rN+), protecting its wearer from [[draining]] attacks and [[Necromancy|necromantic magic]].
 
A '''ring of positive energy''' provides one level of [[negative energy]] resistance (rN+), protecting its wearer from [[draining]] attacks and [[Necromancy|necromantic magic]].
  
==Strategy==
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==Desirability==
Whether this ring is useful or not is largely situational, although life protection is less broadly useful than [[fire]] or [[cold]] resistance. [[Ghoul]] and [[mummy]] charcters can ignore these rings entirely as they are immune to negative energy by nature; [[vampire]]s may be able to use one if they get ambushed by an enemy with negative energy attacks while Alive, but they're better off switching to Bloodless in areas where negative energy is a common hazard.
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For most of a 3-rune game, negative energy isn't common. You may come across occasional enemies with negative damage, such as [[jorogumo]]s, [[deep elf death mage]]s or [[shadow dragon]]s, so it's nice to keep a source of rN+ handy.
  
As many draining attacks are subject to [[EV]], very agile characters will not generally need much negative energy resistance. However, high-AC, low-EV characters taking on [[The Vaults|Vault]]:5's [[shadow dragon]]s or [[The Elven Halls|Elf]]:3's [[deep elf death mage]]s may wish to have a few ranks of rN in order to avoid taking heavy damage and the debilitating skill debuffs that accompany draining attacks. Negative energy resistance is also very important to have in areas where [[torment]] is common (such as the [[Tomb]] and the [[Hell]]s).
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In [[extended]], negative energy and [[torment]] are much more common; having good amounts of rN+ is more important. However, dedicating an entire ring slot to a single source of rN+ isn't the greatest. Note that [[The Shining One]] provides rN+++ to pious followers, making this ring redundant.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.13]], these rings were known as rings of life protection.
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*Prior to [[0.13]], these rings were known as rings of life protection.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:06, 9 August 2023

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Type Jewellery
Name Ring of positive energy
Icon Ring of positive energy.png
A ring that protects the life-force of its wearer from negative energy, making them partially immune to the draining effects of undead and necromantic magic.

A ring of positive energy provides one level of negative energy resistance (rN+), protecting its wearer from draining attacks and necromantic magic.

Desirability

For most of a 3-rune game, negative energy isn't common. You may come across occasional enemies with negative damage, such as jorogumos, deep elf death mages or shadow dragons, so it's nice to keep a source of rN+ handy.

In extended, negative energy and torment are much more common; having good amounts of rN+ is more important. However, dedicating an entire ring slot to a single source of rN+ isn't the greatest. Note that The Shining One provides rN+++ to pious followers, making this ring redundant.

History

  • Prior to 0.13, these rings were known as rings of life protection.
Jewellery
Amulets AcrobatFaithGuardian spiritMagic regenerationReflectionRegeneration
Rings DexterityEvasionFireFlightIceIntelligenceMagical power
Poison resistancePositive energyProtectionProtection from coldProtection from fireResist corrosionSee invisibleSlayingStrengthWillpowerWizardry