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In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], '''[[Vlad the Impaler]]''' is much different than his ''[[NetHack]]'' incarnation: his stats from [[NetHack 3.4.3]] are used as a baseline for the changes made to his attack routine, properties and other qualities. | In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], '''[[Vlad the Impaler]]''' is much different than his ''[[NetHack]]'' incarnation: his stats from [[NetHack 3.4.3]] are used as a baseline for the changes made to his attack routine, properties and other qualities. | ||
| − | Vlad the Impaler has a single-target active [[gaze]] that can [[seduce]] targets, a single weapon attack, and a vampiric bite attack. He possesses most of the same abilities and resistances from NetHack 3.4.3. | + | Vlad the Impaler has a single-target active [[gaze]] that can [[seduction|seduce]] targets like foocubi, a single weapon attack, and a vampiric bite attack. He possesses most of the same abilities and resistances from NetHack 3.4.3. |
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Vlad will always hold the [[Candelabrum of Invocation]], and is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a [[scimitar]], a [[roundshield]], a [[helmet]], [[plate mail]], a [[ruffled shirt]], [[gauntlets]], and [[armored boots]]. He also has a {{frac|8}} chance of receiving a cloak with the [[randomized appearance]] of an [[opera cloak]]. | Vlad will always hold the [[Candelabrum of Invocation]], and is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a [[scimitar]], a [[roundshield]], a [[helmet]], [[plate mail]], a [[ruffled shirt]], [[gauntlets]], and [[armored boots]]. He also has a {{frac|8}} chance of receiving a cloak with the [[randomized appearance]] of an [[opera cloak]]. | ||
| − | Vlad [[ | + | ==Strategy== |
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| + | Generally speaking, Vlad the Impaler should not be fought early in the game - though an enterprising player could easily slay him. An engagement ring is practically mandated if you lack the ability to burst Vlad and each of his wives in a single round, and recommended regardless. Vlad and Carmilla have seduction gazes, but Mina Harker also has a seduction [[Theft (attack)|theft attack]] ala nymphs, and Ilona Szilagy casts magical spells. Despite being individually weak, they have the ability to fill the room quickly and turn a winning scenario into an unfortunate situation. | ||
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| + | That being said, Vlad the Impaler lacks significant damage or health. He has around 100 hp, minimal direct damage, and can easily be slain in round or two from a midgame character. The main reason to slay him early is for access to the [[User:Chris/dNethack/dNethack Items#Scrolls|scrolls of antimagic]] in the chest in his room if you lack a better source of [[magic resistance]], but this requires engagement rings and potentially drain resistance instead. | ||
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| + | Even without slaying Vlad, there are other things to claim from his level. The blood potions dropped from the vampires in the closets & coffins surrounding Vlad can provide enough potions to dilute into holy water the entirety of the early game, especially when combined with the guaranteed 4 holy water from the floor below. Be careful of wands of striking or fire zapped at the doors to Vlad's room itself, waking him up early. | ||
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| + | Overall due to the insignificant early-game rewards for killing Vlad himself, coupled with the risk for an underprepared player, the best strategy is to loot the Windowless Tower when possible but save Vlad & his entourage for somewhere down the road. The [[The Silver Key|Silver Key]] or another source of branchporting can be used to quickly get back to pick up the [[Candelabrum of Invocation]] later. | ||
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Revision as of 03:42, 18 January 2024
V Vlad the Impaler 
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| Difficulty | 21 |
| Attacks |
Single-target (active) gaze attack 0d0 seduction, Weapon 1d10 physical, Bite 1d12 vampiric |
| Base level | 16 |
| Base experience | 612 |
| Speed | 18 |
| Base AC | -4 |
| Base MR | 80 |
| Alignment | -13 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 0 (Not randomly generated) |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1450 |
| Nutritional value | 400 |
| Size | medium |
| Resistances | cold, sleep, poison |
| Resistances conveyed | |
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Vlad the Impaler:
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In dNetHack and notdNetHack, Vlad the Impaler is much different than his NetHack incarnation: his stats from NetHack 3.4.3 are used as a baseline for the changes made to his attack routine, properties and other qualities.
Vlad the Impaler has a single-target active gaze that can seduce targets like foocubi, a single weapon attack, and a vampiric bite attack. He possesses most of the same abilities and resistances from NetHack 3.4.3.
Generation
Vlad the Impaler is always generated at the top floor of the Windowless Tower, alongside his wives Carmilla, Ilona Szilagy and Mina Harker. Vlad occupies the throne in the center of the level.
Vlad will always hold the Candelabrum of Invocation, and is always generated with a scimitar, a roundshield, a helmet, plate mail, a ruffled shirt, gauntlets, and armored boots. He also has a 1⁄8 chance of receiving a cloak with the randomized appearance of an opera cloak.
Strategy
Generally speaking, Vlad the Impaler should not be fought early in the game - though an enterprising player could easily slay him. An engagement ring is practically mandated if you lack the ability to burst Vlad and each of his wives in a single round, and recommended regardless. Vlad and Carmilla have seduction gazes, but Mina Harker also has a seduction theft attack ala nymphs, and Ilona Szilagy casts magical spells. Despite being individually weak, they have the ability to fill the room quickly and turn a winning scenario into an unfortunate situation.
That being said, Vlad the Impaler lacks significant damage or health. He has around 100 hp, minimal direct damage, and can easily be slain in round or two from a midgame character. The main reason to slay him early is for access to the scrolls of antimagic in the chest in his room if you lack a better source of magic resistance, but this requires engagement rings and potentially drain resistance instead.
Even without slaying Vlad, there are other things to claim from his level. The blood potions dropped from the vampires in the closets & coffins surrounding Vlad can provide enough potions to dilute into holy water the entirety of the early game, especially when combined with the guaranteed 4 holy water from the floor below. Be careful of wands of striking or fire zapped at the doors to Vlad's room itself, waking him up early.
Overall due to the insignificant early-game rewards for killing Vlad himself, coupled with the risk for an underprepared player, the best strategy is to loot the Windowless Tower when possible but save Vlad & his entourage for somewhere down the road. The Silver Key or another source of branchporting can be used to quickly get back to pick up the Candelabrum of Invocation later.
