Slick slippers

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Crafted from the tanned, smooth hide of a Western Skyshark, these slippers are astonishingly comfortable. They lack the protective benefits of a good pair of boots, but they can get their wearers out of almost any bind.

the Slick Slippers

+2 boots
Make all damaging melee attacks trample their wearer backward (immune when climbing stairs)
Provide immunity to constriction, engulfing, webs, and throwing nets.
+4 EV

Desirability

A "freedom of movement" style effect is desirable throughout the game, especially in places where constriction is common, like Spider (webs) and Shoals (nets). The +4 EV is a welcome bonus.

However, the Slippery effect is generally a downside. Being forced to move, at seemingly random intervals, can cause a lot of problems. You can be forced off staircases, you can be forced onto traps or into water, and your position can often be worse. And Slippery is unreliable: since you must be damaged in order for it to proc, dodging an attack means you won't get pushed back.

However, if you can manage fights / positioning well, then many negatives from Slippery can be negated. Fighting with your back against a wall (or against another monster) will prevent you from being pushed back.

History

• The Slick slippers were added in 0.30.