Warlock's mirror - Revision history

imported>Draconius at 04:04, 17 July 2026

2026-07-17T04:04:22Z

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	{{flavour\|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}		{{flavour\|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}
	[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''		[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''
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	[[Reflection]] ego<br>		[[Reflection]] ego<br>
	Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks, enchantments, ~~and~~ never-missing attacks		Can also reflect [[piercing]] attacks, enchantments, never-missing attacks, and [[Spectral Cloud]].
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	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
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	For enchantments and never-missing attacks<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|3444}}</ref>, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		For enchantments and never-missing attacks<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|3444}}</ref>, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.		It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or most other sorts of AOE effects.

	==Desirability==		==Desirability==

Patrick2011b: add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

2025-04-02T01:00:35Z

add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

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imported>Patrick2011b: add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

2025-04-02T01:00:35Z

add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

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imported>Patrick2011b: add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

2025-04-02T01:00:35Z

add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

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imported>Patrick2011b: add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

2025-04-02T01:00:35Z

add a ref for enchantments and autohits using a separate block chance

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	For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.		For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.

	For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		For enchantments and never-missing attacks<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|3444}}</ref>, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.		It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

Patrick2011b: bump

2025-04-02T00:55:17Z

bump

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	{{flavour\|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}		{{flavour\|A handheld array of hexagonal mirrors, synthesized from a truly exotic substance and polished to a blinding sheen. A skilled user will find that it can reflect almost anything, even spells that pierce through lesser materials and hexes with no physical manifestation at all.}}
	[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''		[[File:warlock.png]] '''''the +3 warlock's mirror'''''
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	For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.		For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.

	For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|~~6853~~}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count~~. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks~~. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|beam.cc\|7690}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.		It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

	==Desirability==		==Desirability==
	The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|art-data.txt\|~~1520~~}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with many piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in [[the Shoals]]) or enchantments. Even if the enemy is immune to their own attacks, the omnireflect is useful - it lets you block otherwise unblockable effects.		The '''warlock's mirror'''<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.1\|art-data.txt\|1516}}</ref> is a fairly useful shield, especially in places with many piercing attacks (such as [[javelin]]s in [[the Shoals]]) or enchantments. Even if the enemy is immune to their own attacks, the omnireflect is useful - it lets you block otherwise unblockable effects.

	However, this shield is still a buckler. ~~Heavier~~ characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]], which are more effective against attacks you can block normally. But for those who would use a buckler anyway, there are few better options.		However, this shield is still a buckler. Stronger characters or those with lots of Shields skill might prefer a [[tower shield]] or a highly enchanted [[kite shield]], which are more effective against attacks you can block normally. But for those who would use a buckler anyway, there are few better options.

	The mirror can block [[Malmutate]], so it can be a strong(er) choice in places where malmutation is common.		The mirror can block [[Malmutate]], so it can be a strong(er) choice in places where malmutation is common.

Hordes: clarify

2023-11-19T22:51:33Z

clarify

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	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
	For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], ~~as with other projectiles~~.		For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], like any attack you can block normally.

	For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

Hordes: fix an error with SH calc; warlock's mirror at 8 SH failed to block BOF 20 times in a row, which is statistically improbable - see ( old.reddit.com/r/dcss/comments/qfcf2b/lets_take_a_closer_look_at_warlocks_mirror/ )

2023-11-19T20:05:37Z

fix an error with SH calc; warlock's mirror at 8 SH failed to block BOF 20 times in a row, which is statistically improbable - see ( old.reddit.com/r/dcss/comments/qfcf2b/lets_take_a_closer_look_at_warlocks_mirror/ )

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	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
	~~The~~ chance to ~~reflect normally unblockable effects~~ is <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		For piercing attacks, such as [[javelin]]s and [[bolt spell]]s, the chance to block is determined by [[SH]], as with other projectiles.

			For enchantments and never-missing attacks, the chance to block is equal to <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.		It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.
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	==History==		==History==
	Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect ~~unblockable~~ effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.		Prior to [[0.25]], the warlock's mirror only had a <code>2SH / (2*SH + 40)</code> chance to reflect never-missing effects, and couldn't reflect piercing physical projectiles like [[javelin]]s.
	*The warlock's mirror was introduced in [[0.18]].		*The warlock's mirror was introduced in [[0.18]].

Hordes at 16:27, 16 September 2023

2023-09-16T16:27:18Z

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	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
	The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks.		The chance to reflect normally unblockable effects is <code>2SH / (2SH + 20)</code>.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|beam.cc\|6853}}<br>Note that 'internal' SH is twice as high as your actual SH score.</ref> All sources of SH count. Unlike normal blocking, this reflection does not 'decay' after multiple blocks. This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

	It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.		It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

Hordes: explicitly mention what it can't block

2023-08-31T21:17:08Z

explicitly mention what it can't block

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	This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.		This equates to 37.5% at 6 [[SH]], reaches 50% at 10 SH, 66% at 20 SH, and gradually increases further from there.

			It cannot block [[smite-targeted]] attacks, explosions like [[Fireball]], or other sorts of AOE effects.

	==Desirability==		==Desirability==