Difference between revisions of "Maxwell's patent armour"
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| − | '''Maxwell's patent armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|857}}</ref> is only worth considering for characters willing to lose access to both their spells and the ability to [[blink]] or [[teleport]] to safety, as removing it in the middle of a fight will leave you helpless for several critical turns. Apart from those very significant downsides, it is otherwise | + | '''Maxwell's patent armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|857}}</ref> is only worth considering for characters willing to lose access to both their spells and the ability to [[blink]] or [[teleport]] to safety, as removing it in the middle of a fight will leave you helpless for several critical turns. Apart from those very significant downsides, it is otherwise a strong piece of armour, offering solid physical protection, two rare and useful elemental resistances, and a little willpower on top. [[Formicid]] [[berserker]]s are unlikely to find a better piece of gear anywhere, but all others are advised to wear it at their own risk. |
Given the number of teleport traps in Zot:5, this is also an excellent choice of armor for clearing that level. Any form of -Tele ensures you will not get trap-teleported into the lungs, which is the most dangerous event that can happen in that level. It is recommended to change back into an armor without -Tele before picking up the Orb though. | Given the number of teleport traps in Zot:5, this is also an excellent choice of armor for clearing that level. Any form of -Tele ensures you will not get trap-teleported into the lungs, which is the most dangerous event that can happen in that level. It is recommended to change back into an armor without -Tele before picking up the Orb though. | ||
Revision as of 10:52, 24 November 2021
| A suit of armour created by the famous inventor Maxwell, providing unparalleled protective qualities at a very affordable price. His unorthodox materials left it with certain shortcomings, but he's yet to have anyone come back for a refund. |
the +15 Maxwell's patent armour
+15 plate armour
rCorr
rElec
Will+
Prevents spellcasting
Prevents teleportation
Desirability
Maxwell's patent armour[1] is only worth considering for characters willing to lose access to both their spells and the ability to blink or teleport to safety, as removing it in the middle of a fight will leave you helpless for several critical turns. Apart from those very significant downsides, it is otherwise a strong piece of armour, offering solid physical protection, two rare and useful elemental resistances, and a little willpower on top. Formicid berserkers are unlikely to find a better piece of gear anywhere, but all others are advised to wear it at their own risk.
Given the number of teleport traps in Zot:5, this is also an excellent choice of armor for clearing that level. Any form of -Tele ensures you will not get trap-teleported into the lungs, which is the most dangerous event that can happen in that level. It is recommended to change back into an armor without -Tele before picking up the Orb though.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:857 (0.26.1)
