Mapping helm

Using the mapping helm

The mapping helms, sometimes simply called magical helms, are items of great power. They appear in Ultima II.

Description

These helms had allowed their user to view the entire map of the land or city in an instant. Such usage from these helms did not extend to dungeon or tower levels. The only disadvantage was that after a single use, the helm's power was used up. Since mapping helms did not afford any real protection to the wearer, they were typically discarded afterwards, as there was no way to recharge them.

These helms fell out of use after Minax's fall.

Essentially, mapping helms were the forerunners of peer gems, and were replaced by them in Ultima III.