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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
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.
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The '''mask of the Dragon'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|978}}</ref> trades the 3-4 [[AC]] from a normal +2 [[helmet]] for a bonus +3 [[slaying]]. It also gives a nice [[willpower]] bonus, and see invisible is convenient to have.
  
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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For melee and ranged fighters, it's usually worth using over a plain helmet. Even for casters, the willpower can make it worth using (in lieu of another hat of willpower). You can find better [[randart]] hats/helmets out there, though.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 03:31, 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] trades the 3-4 AC from a normal +2 helmet for a bonus +3 slaying. It also gives a nice willpower bonus, and see invisible is convenient to have.

For melee and ranged fighters, it's usually worth using over a plain helmet. Even for casters, the willpower can make it worth using (in lieu of another hat of willpower). You can find better randart hats/helmets out there, though.

References