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| − | '''Darts''' are the most common [[ranged weapon]] in [[NetHack]]. Usual sources of darts include [[kobold]]s | + | '''Darts''' are the most common [[ranged weapon]] in [[NetHack]]. Usual sources of darts include [[kobold]]s and [[Trap#Dart_trap|dart traps]]. [[Tourist]]s also start with darts in their initial inventory. |
As with most other [[projectile]]s, when used in melee they are ineffective and do not train the dart skill. They may also [[Projectile#Breakage|break]] after hitting a monster, depending on their [[enchantment]], [[BUC|beatitude]] and [[Luck]]. Like other cursed missile weapons, cursed darts occasionally slip from your hand when you throw or fire them, causing you to drop them or throw them in a different direction. | As with most other [[projectile]]s, when used in melee they are ineffective and do not train the dart skill. They may also [[Projectile#Breakage|break]] after hitting a monster, depending on their [[enchantment]], [[BUC|beatitude]] and [[Luck]]. Like other cursed missile weapons, cursed darts occasionally slip from your hand when you throw or fire them, causing you to drop them or throw them in a different direction. | ||
Dipping darts in a [[potion of sickness]] will poison them, for an additional d6 damage and 10% chance of [[instadeath]] per dart against non-poison resistant foes. | Dipping darts in a [[potion of sickness]] will poison them, for an additional d6 damage and 10% chance of [[instadeath]] per dart against non-poison resistant foes. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | [[Tourist]]s start with {{rn1|20|21}} +2 darts.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|768|nethack=3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|143|nethack=3.6.6}} | ||
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| + | {{frac|4}} of [[kobold]]s are [[monster starting inventory|generated with]] {{rn1|12|3}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|456|nethack=3.6.6}} {{frac|4}} of [[ninja]] are generated with {{rn1|6|6}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|266|nethack=3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|803|nethack=3.6.6}} | ||
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| + | [[Dart trap]]s will shoot darts when activated, and untrapping them will produce 50–[[rnl]](50) darts.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4241|nethack=3.6.6}} | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Because of their initial low damage and high chance of breakage, darts are generally ineffective as thrown weapons in the early game ([[dagger]]s or an [[aklys]] are generally preferable). However, these concerns become negligible with luck and enchantment, and darts have many advantages over other projectiles: they are of the lightest possible weight, are the most plentiful of all weapon types, require no launcher, and may be [[poison]]ed. Depending on role and skill, they may also be [[multishot]]. | Because of their initial low damage and high chance of breakage, darts are generally ineffective as thrown weapons in the early game ([[dagger]]s or an [[aklys]] are generally preferable). However, these concerns become negligible with luck and enchantment, and darts have many advantages over other projectiles: they are of the lightest possible weight, are the most plentiful of all weapon types, require no launcher, and may be [[poison]]ed. Depending on role and skill, they may also be [[multishot]]. | ||
| − | == Dart skill == | + | ==Dart skill== |
{{dart skill table}} | {{dart skill table}} | ||
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Darts are the only weapons to use dart skill, and there are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] darts. | Darts are the only weapons to use dart skill, and there are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] darts. | ||
| − | == External links == | + | ==External links== |
* An [http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.roguelike.nethack/browse_thread/thread/c8d7b9e06b5ac0d2/6851d872865d86ae?lnk=gst&rnum=2#6851d872865d86ae RGRN discussion on the usefulness of darts]. | * An [http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.roguelike.nethack/browse_thread/thread/c8d7b9e06b5ac0d2/6851d872865d86ae?lnk=gst&rnum=2#6851d872865d86ae RGRN discussion on the usefulness of darts]. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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| Name | dart |
| Appearance | dart |
| Damage vs. small | 1d3 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d2 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | dart |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 2 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | iron |
Darts are the most common ranged weapon in NetHack. Usual sources of darts include kobolds and dart traps. Tourists also start with darts in their initial inventory.
As with most other projectiles, when used in melee they are ineffective and do not train the dart skill. They may also break after hitting a monster, depending on their enchantment, beatitude and Luck. Like other cursed missile weapons, cursed darts occasionally slip from your hand when you throw or fire them, causing you to drop them or throw them in a different direction.
Dipping darts in a potion of sickness will poison them, for an additional d6 damage and 10% chance of instadeath per dart against non-poison resistant foes.
Generation
Tourists start with 21–40 +2 darts.[1][2]
1⁄4 of kobolds are generated with 3–14 darts.[3] 1⁄4 of ninja are generated with 6–11 darts.[4][5]
Dart traps will shoot darts when activated, and untrapping them will produce 50–rnl(50) darts.[6]
Strategy
Because of their initial low damage and high chance of breakage, darts are generally ineffective as thrown weapons in the early game (daggers or an aklys are generally preferable). However, these concerns become negligible with luck and enchantment, and darts have many advantages over other projectiles: they are of the lightest possible weight, are the most plentiful of all weapon types, require no launcher, and may be poisoned. Depending on role and skill, they may also be multishot.
Dart skill
| Dart | |
|---|---|
| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Expert | |
Darts are the only weapons to use dart skill, and there are no artifact darts.
