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| − | {{spellbook|name=detect treasure|level=4|type=divination|turns=15|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of object detection]]|abundance=2.03%|role= | + | {{spellbook |
| + | |name=detect treasure | ||
| + | |level=4 | ||
| + | |type=divination | ||
| + | |turns=15 | ||
| + | |direction=non-directional | ||
| + | |equiv=[[potion of object detection]] | ||
| + | |abundance=2.03% | ||
| + | |role=Rogue | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of detect treasure''' can be read to learn the '''spell of detect treasure'''. It is a level 4 [[divination spell]], and the [[spellbook]] takes roughly 15 turns to read. It is the [[special spell]] for [[Rogue]]s. | |
| − | == | + | ==Generation== |
| + | There is a ~2.03% chance that a randomly generated spellbook is a spellbook of detect treasure. | ||
| − | {| | + | ==Description== |
| − | + | When cast, the spell generally has the same effect as a [[potion of object detection]], depending on the skill level it is cast at{{refsrc|src/spell.c|1158|nethack=3.6.7|comment=The peffects (potion effects) code is reused for spell effects by loading and using up a "fake potion"}} - at Basic skill or lower the spell reveals the location and item type of every object on the level and [[exercise]]s [[wisdom]]. At Skilled or higher, the spell reveals the location and item type of every object on the level, and additionally reveals the appearance of every item on the ground and in your inventory, as if you had seen them yourself. | |
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| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| + | Like the potion of object detection, the spell of detect treasure can be used to prioritize items when exploring, such as finding the [[Castle]] chest with the [[wand of wishing]] or finding [[vault]]s that are not looted yet by revealing the 2x2 square of [[gold]] contained within. | ||
| − | + | Though somewhat difficult to cast for most roles without training in divination spells, once a player can reliably cast the spell it may be preferable to the potion of object detection: though the potion is commonplace, multiple potions are decently heavy to carry and excess ones are usually diluted into [[Potion of water|water]] for other purposes. Conversely, detect treasure can be cast so long as you have the energy available to, though that energy cost may be high depending on armor and failure rates, unless you have energy to spare or else do not expend much of it in combat. | |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The spellbook of detect treasure is introduced with all other spellbooks in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | {{main|Potion of object detection#Messages}} | ||
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[[Category:Spellbooks|Detect treasure]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Detect treasure]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:29, 24 September 2023
| spellbook of + detect treasure 
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 2.03% |
| Base price | 400 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 15 |
| Ink to write | 20–39 |
| Spell type | divination |
| Level | 4 |
| Power cost | 20 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Equivalent | potion of object detection |
| Special for | Rogue |
In NetHack, the spellbook of detect treasure can be read to learn the spell of detect treasure. It is a level 4 divination spell, and the spellbook takes roughly 15 turns to read. It is the special spell for Rogues.
Generation
There is a ~2.03% chance that a randomly generated spellbook is a spellbook of detect treasure.
Description
When cast, the spell generally has the same effect as a potion of object detection, depending on the skill level it is cast at[1] - at Basic skill or lower the spell reveals the location and item type of every object on the level and exercises wisdom. At Skilled or higher, the spell reveals the location and item type of every object on the level, and additionally reveals the appearance of every item on the ground and in your inventory, as if you had seen them yourself.
Strategy
Like the potion of object detection, the spell of detect treasure can be used to prioritize items when exploring, such as finding the Castle chest with the wand of wishing or finding vaults that are not looted yet by revealing the 2x2 square of gold contained within.
Though somewhat difficult to cast for most roles without training in divination spells, once a player can reliably cast the spell it may be preferable to the potion of object detection: though the potion is commonplace, multiple potions are decently heavy to carry and excess ones are usually diluted into water for other purposes. Conversely, detect treasure can be cast so long as you have the energy available to, though that energy cost may be high depending on armor and failure rates, unless you have energy to spare or else do not expend much of it in combat.
History
The spellbook of detect treasure is introduced with all other spellbooks in NetHack 1.3d.
Messages
The spell generates the same messages as the potion of object detection.
References
- ↑ src/spell.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1158: The peffects (potion effects) code is reused for spell effects by loading and using up a "fake potion"
