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{{spellbook|name=invisibility|level=4|type=escape|turns=15|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of invisibility]]|abundance=2.54%|role=ranger}} | {{spellbook|name=invisibility|level=4|type=escape|turns=15|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of invisibility]]|abundance=2.54%|role=ranger}} | ||
| − | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the ''' | + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of invisibility''' allows you to learn the '''spell of invisibility'''. It is the [[special spell]] for [[Ranger]]s, and the [[spellbook]] takes roughly 15 turns to read. |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | There is a guaranteed spellbook of invisibility generated in a [[chest]] on the middle level of [[Vlad's Tower]]. | + | There is a ~2.54% chance that a randomly generated spellbook is a spellbook of invisibility. |
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| + | There is a guaranteed spellbook of invisibility generated in a [[chest]] on the middle level of [[Vlad's Tower]].{{refsrc|dat/tower.des|96|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
| − | Casting this spell causes you to turn [[invisible]] for 31 to 45 (more) turns. | + | Casting this spell at any [[skill]] level causes you to turn [[invisible]] for 31 to 45 (more) turns. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | This spell might be useful if you only want temporary invisibility so you can still enter [[shop]]s later on. However, there are other sources of both temporary and permanent invisibility (e.g. via [[wand of make invisible|wand]], [[ring of invisibility|ring]], [[cloak of invisibility|cloak]], or [[potion of invisibility|potion]]) that are more convenient; at worst, if you are permanently invisible in a way that cannot be undone, you can still enter shops using a [[mummy wrapping]] or [[teleportation]]. Such permanent invisibility is often easier to obtain than the spell itself, and Rangers are very unlikely to be able to make use of this spell before they find a mummy wrapping. | + | This spell might be useful if you only want temporary invisibility so you can still enter [[shop]]s later on. However, there are other sources of both temporary and permanent invisibility (e.g. via [[wand of make invisible|wand]], [[ring of invisibility|ring]], [[cloak of invisibility|cloak]], or [[potion of invisibility|potion]]) that are more convenient; at worst, if you are permanently invisible in a way that cannot be undone, you can still enter shops using a [[mummy wrapping]] or [[teleportation]]. Such permanent invisibility is often easier to obtain than the spell itself, and Rangers in particular are very unlikely to be able to make use of this spell before they find a mummy wrapping. |
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| + | One niche use for this spell is to cast it before eating a [[stalker]] corpse to make the invisibility permanent and gain the [[see invisible]] intrinsic - but even then, other methods for this niche are more available in comparison to the spell, to say nothing of having a ring or cloak that can ideally be worn and removed at will. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | Some variants focus on making the spell of invisibility more viable. | ||
| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], the spell of invisibility is now a level 4 [[body spell]]. | ||
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| + | ===dNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[dNetHack]], the [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Windowless Tower|Windowless Tower]] has a spellbook of invisibility in the same place as [[Vlad the Impaler]]'s original dwelling. Invisibility is also one of the spells that can take advantage of [[spell maintenance]]. | ||
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| + | ===xNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[xNetHack]], the spellbook of invisibility is no longer randomly generated, but can still be written or wished for; it is now a level 1 escape spell, making it far easier to write and cast. Permanent invisibility is also no longer available as an intrinsic, though extrinsic sources are unchanged. | ||
| − | + | ===FIQHack=== | |
| + | In [[FIQHack]], invisibility is also a spell that can be maintained and kept in effect. | ||
| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], the spell of invisibility is reduced to a level 3 escape spell, making it more feasible for Rangers and some other roles to utilize; this also makes the spellbook an eligible candidate for generation as part of a [[Wizard]]'s starting inventory. | ||
| + | {{nethack-366}} | ||
[[Category:Spellbooks|Invisibility]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Invisibility]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:11, 28 March 2022
| spellbook of + invisibility 
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 2.54% |
| Base price | 400 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 15 |
| Ink to write | 20–39 |
| Spell type | escape |
| Level | 4 |
| Power cost | 20 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Equivalent | potion of invisibility |
| Special for | ranger |
In NetHack, the spellbook of invisibility allows you to learn the spell of invisibility. It is the special spell for Rangers, and the spellbook takes roughly 15 turns to read.
Contents
Generation
There is a ~2.54% chance that a randomly generated spellbook is a spellbook of invisibility.
There is a guaranteed spellbook of invisibility generated in a chest on the middle level of Vlad's Tower.[1]
Effects
Casting this spell at any skill level causes you to turn invisible for 31 to 45 (more) turns.
Strategy
This spell might be useful if you only want temporary invisibility so you can still enter shops later on. However, there are other sources of both temporary and permanent invisibility (e.g. via wand, ring, cloak, or potion) that are more convenient; at worst, if you are permanently invisible in a way that cannot be undone, you can still enter shops using a mummy wrapping or teleportation. Such permanent invisibility is often easier to obtain than the spell itself, and Rangers in particular are very unlikely to be able to make use of this spell before they find a mummy wrapping.
One niche use for this spell is to cast it before eating a stalker corpse to make the invisibility permanent and gain the see invisible intrinsic - but even then, other methods for this niche are more available in comparison to the spell, to say nothing of having a ring or cloak that can ideally be worn and removed at will.
Variants
Some variants focus on making the spell of invisibility more viable.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, the spell of invisibility is now a level 4 body spell.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, the Windowless Tower has a spellbook of invisibility in the same place as Vlad the Impaler's original dwelling. Invisibility is also one of the spells that can take advantage of spell maintenance.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, the spellbook of invisibility is no longer randomly generated, but can still be written or wished for; it is now a level 1 escape spell, making it far easier to write and cast. Permanent invisibility is also no longer available as an intrinsic, though extrinsic sources are unchanged.
FIQHack
In FIQHack, invisibility is also a spell that can be maintained and kept in effect.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, the spell of invisibility is reduced to a level 3 escape spell, making it more feasible for Rangers and some other roles to utilize; this also makes the spellbook an eligible candidate for generation as part of a Wizard's starting inventory.
