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| − | {{spellbook|name=cure sickness|level=3|type=healing|turns=6|direction=non-directional|abundance=3.25%|role=healer}} | + | {{languages}} |
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| + | |name=cure sickness | ||
| + | |level=3 | ||
| + | |type=healing | ||
| + | |turns=6 | ||
| + | |direction=non-directional | ||
| + | |abundance=3.25% | ||
| + | |role=healer}} | ||
| − | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of cure sickness''' | + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of cure sickness''' can be [[read]] to learn the '''spell of cure sickness'''. It is a level 3 [[healing spell]], and the [[spellbook]] takes roughly six turns to read. The spell qualifies as an [[emergency spell]], and is the [[special spell]] for [[Healer]]s. |
| − | == | + | ==Generation== |
| − | + | The spellbook of cure sickness makes up 3.25% of randomly-generated spellbooks. | |
| − | == | + | ==Description== |
| − | + | When cast, the spell cures all forms of [[sickness]], including [[food poisoning]] and [[illness]], and stops [[sliming]]. | |
| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| + | While most characters will prefer a blessed [[unicorn horn]] in most situations, the spell of cure sickness is one of the few curative methods that can be made 100% reliable - even a blessed unicorn horn is not guaranteed to cure illness. In addition, the spell is one of the safest means of curing sliming. High-level [[Healers]] with 18 [[wisdom]] can cast this spell with 0% failure rates, even while wearing [[metallic]] armor without a [[robe]]. | ||
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], the spell of cure sickness is directional and can be cast at other monsters - this will anger peaceful monsters unless they have an ailment that can be cured with the spell. The spell can also deal damage to [[Zombie (EvilHack)|zombies]] when cast at them. | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Spellbooks|Cure sickness]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Cure sickness]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 18 February 2024
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 3.25% |
| Base price | 300 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 6 |
| Ink to write | 15–29 |
| Spell type | healing |
| Level | 3 |
| Power cost | 15 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Special for | healer |
In NetHack, the spellbook of cure sickness can be read to learn the spell of cure sickness. It is a level 3 healing spell, and the spellbook takes roughly six turns to read. The spell qualifies as an emergency spell, and is the special spell for Healers.
Generation
The spellbook of cure sickness makes up 3.25% of randomly-generated spellbooks.
Description
When cast, the spell cures all forms of sickness, including food poisoning and illness, and stops sliming.
Strategy
While most characters will prefer a blessed unicorn horn in most situations, the spell of cure sickness is one of the few curative methods that can be made 100% reliable - even a blessed unicorn horn is not guaranteed to cure illness. In addition, the spell is one of the safest means of curing sliming. High-level Healers with 18 wisdom can cast this spell with 0% failure rates, even while wearing metallic armor without a robe.
Variants
EvilHack
In EvilHack, the spell of cure sickness is directional and can be cast at other monsters - this will anger peaceful monsters unless they have an ailment that can be cured with the spell. The spell can also deal damage to zombies when cast at them.
