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*Useful when trying to sneakily steal a [[rune of Zot]]. Or to be sneaky in general; less sight means less chances for a monster to wake before you [[stab]] them. | *Useful when trying to sneakily steal a [[rune of Zot]]. Or to be sneaky in general; less sight means less chances for a monster to wake before you [[stab]] them. | ||
**[[Kobold]]s have their LOS reduced to 3, which is even tinier. | **[[Kobold]]s have their LOS reduced to 3, which is even tinier. | ||
| − | *Scarves of shadow are also useful if you struggle with ranged enemies, such as [[centaur]]s. Though a scarf of [[repulsion]] is typically better suited for this task, | + | *Scarves of shadow are also useful if you struggle with ranged enemies, such as [[centaur]]s. Though a scarf of [[repulsion]] is typically better suited for this task, repulsion has no effect on attacks like an orc priest's [[Smiting]]. |
*Characters reliant on ranged attacks might still find the scarf useful, though you'll have less range to blast enemies before they get to you. | *Characters reliant on ranged attacks might still find the scarf useful, though you'll have less range to blast enemies before they get to you. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*Scarves of shadows were added in [[0.26]]. In this version only, scarves of shadows would reduce your [[spellpower]]. | *Scarves of shadows were added in [[0.26]]. In this version only, scarves of shadows would reduce your [[spellpower]]. | ||
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| It reduces the distance the wearer can be seen at and can see. |
Shadows is an ego found on scarves. A scarf of shadows reduces your LOS by 1, in turn reducing the distance you can attack or be attacked at.
Strategy
- Useful when trying to sneakily steal a rune of Zot. Or to be sneaky in general; less sight means less chances for a monster to wake before you stab them.
- Kobolds have their LOS reduced to 3, which is even tinier.
- Scarves of shadow are also useful if you struggle with ranged enemies, such as centaurs. Though a scarf of repulsion is typically better suited for this task, repulsion has no effect on attacks like an orc priest's Smiting.
- Characters reliant on ranged attacks might still find the scarf useful, though you'll have less range to blast enemies before they get to you.
History
- Scarves of shadows were added in 0.26. In this version only, scarves of shadows would reduce your spellpower.
