Hireling questions

[kana63]

Whether hireling (from the first set) can carry one item, that is, for example, extra big and prohibited by the player's race? Or is cheating restricted to just one thing?

[StormCrow42]

Originally Posted by kana63

Whether hireling (from the first set) can carry one item, that is, for example, extra big and prohibited by the player's race? Or is cheating restricted to just one thing?

The hireling from the first set is basically a cheat card with legs. He can carry and use any one item, big or small, no matter if you can use it normally or not.

[Jredmiston]

Second, Hireling is not an Item, so it can not be turned sideways. Once you play it, it is always considered in play and is vulnerable to Kill the Hireling.

Though, Munchkin 4 states: A Hireling is not an Item unless it has a price on it. You may only trade Hirelings that have a Gold Piece value.

I'm pretty new to the game so I've been scouring the forums for rules clarifications and the quote above caused some confusion. Couldn't I carry, but not have in use (sideways), a hireling of this type?

[MunchkinMan]

Originally Posted by Jredmiston

Though, Munchkin 4 states: A Hireling is not an Item unless it has a price on it. You may only trade Hirelings that have a Gold Piece value.

I'm pretty new to the game so I've been scouring the forums for rules clarifications and the quote above caused some confusion. Couldn't I carry, but not have in use (sideways), a hireling of this type?

The rules say you can only have one Hireling, so no:

Originally Posted by Munchkin 4/5/8 Rules

You can play a Hireling at any time, even in combat, as long as you have only one Hireling in play at a time.

Just because it is an Item doesn't change it from being a Hireling, and as you can see, the above rule I quoted leaves no wiggle room.

[Jredmiston]

Thank you for the clarification, MM. You guys are Johnny-on-the-spot when it comes to answering questions.

Jess

[kana63]

Can Hireling change carried item?
I think that answer is yes but I need confirm.

[MunchkinMan]

You can change the Item that a Hireling is using for you.