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The '''wand of speed monster''' is a [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. | The '''wand of speed monster''' is a [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | Monsters may receive a wand of speed monster as a [[miscellaneous item]], with a {{frac|5|6}} chance of one appearing in a monster's [[monster starting inventory|starting inventory]] if a speed item is chosen.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2010|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | ||
== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
| − | + | [[Zap]]ping the wand at yourself or a monster gives the target(s) [[intrinsic]] [[speed]]; gaining intrinsic speed by zapping yourself also [[exercise]]s [[dexterity]]. Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, and observing them doing so will [[auto-identify]] it. Monsters that you zap with this wand are capable of resisting its effect, dependent on a check against their [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance value]]; zapping a [[peaceful]] monster will anger it. | |
| − | [[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster | + | [[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if you are not [[blind]], but does not auto-identify the wand.{{refsrc|src/engrave.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
| − | == Strategy == | + | ==Strategy== |
| − | Once you have zapped yourself with this wand, the intrinsic speed is permanent | + | Once you have zapped yourself with this wand, the intrinsic speed is permanent, and the wand is generally used for speeding up [[pet]]s and [[steed]]s afterward. Backup wands should be kept stashed elsewhere - including at least one in your 'main' inventory - in the event you are subjected to delayed [[stoning]] from a [[footrice]] or the slowing attacks of [[skeleton]]s and [[shade]]s. |
| − | Pets have the same chance of resisting as any other monster; if zapping your pet does not generate a message, they may have resisted or else already have intrinsic speed. | + | Pets may resist the wand's effect like any other monster, particularly if they are a high-have the same chance of resisting as any other monster; if zapping your pet does not generate a message, they may have resisted or else already have intrinsic speed. If there is no message, the pet probably resisted, or was fast already. You can check to see if a pet has intrinsic speed (fast) by applying a [[stethoscope]] to the pet. |
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The wand of speed monster has been present in the game since Hack 1.21, a variant of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]]. | ||
| − | == Messages == | + | ==Messages== |
| − | + | {{message|The bugs on the floor speed up!|You engraved with the wand.}} | |
{{message|You speed up.|You gained intrinsic speed by zapping yourself.}} | {{message|You speed up.|You gained intrinsic speed by zapping yourself.}} | ||
{{message|Your quickness feels more natural.|You gained intrinsic speed while you already had extrinsic speed.}} | {{message|Your quickness feels more natural.|You gained intrinsic speed while you already had extrinsic speed.}} | ||
{{message|<Monster> is suddenly moving faster.|A monster was zapped with this wand and either became fast or is no longer slow.}} | {{message|<Monster> is suddenly moving faster.|A monster was zapped with this wand and either became fast or is no longer slow.}} | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===xNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[xNetHack]], the effects of the wand on you are temporary, making the wand in general more useful - its effects on monsters are unchanged. The temporary speed can be used to escape from a dire situation, or else close in quickly on a particularly troublesome monster to kill it faster. This makes it harder to recover lost intrinsic speed, however. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-366}} | ||
[[Category:Wands|Speed monster]] | [[Category:Wands|Speed monster]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:16, 13 March 2022
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| Name | speed monster |
| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 5% |
| Base price | 150 zm |
| Weight | 7 |
| Type | beam |
| Maximum charges | 8 |
| Monster use | May be used by monsters as misc items. |
The wand of speed monster is a wand that appears in NetHack.
Contents
Generation
Monsters may receive a wand of speed monster as a miscellaneous item, with a 5⁄6 chance of one appearing in a monster's starting inventory if a speed item is chosen.[1]
Effects
Zapping the wand at yourself or a monster gives the target(s) intrinsic speed; gaining intrinsic speed by zapping yourself also exercises dexterity. Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, and observing them doing so will auto-identify it. Monsters that you zap with this wand are capable of resisting its effect, dependent on a check against their magic resistance value; zapping a peaceful monster will anger it.
Engraving with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if you are not blind, but does not auto-identify the wand.[2]
Strategy
Once you have zapped yourself with this wand, the intrinsic speed is permanent, and the wand is generally used for speeding up pets and steeds afterward. Backup wands should be kept stashed elsewhere - including at least one in your 'main' inventory - in the event you are subjected to delayed stoning from a footrice or the slowing attacks of skeletons and shades.
Pets may resist the wand's effect like any other monster, particularly if they are a high-have the same chance of resisting as any other monster; if zapping your pet does not generate a message, they may have resisted or else already have intrinsic speed. If there is no message, the pet probably resisted, or was fast already. You can check to see if a pet has intrinsic speed (fast) by applying a stethoscope to the pet.
History
The wand of speed monster has been present in the game since Hack 1.21, a variant of Jay Fenlason's Hack.
Messages
- The bugs on the floor speed up!
- You engraved with the wand.
- You speed up.
- You gained intrinsic speed by zapping yourself.
- Your quickness feels more natural.
- You gained intrinsic speed while you already had extrinsic speed.
- <Monster> is suddenly moving faster.
- A monster was zapped with this wand and either became fast or is no longer slow.
Variants
xNetHack
In xNetHack, the effects of the wand on you are temporary, making the wand in general more useful - its effects on monsters are unchanged. The temporary speed can be used to escape from a dire situation, or else close in quickly on a particularly troublesome monster to kill it faster. This makes it harder to recover lost intrinsic speed, however.
