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 ==Generation==
-The aklys makes up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock aklyses.
+The aklys makes up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all weapons randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s, or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock aklyses.
 [[Humanoid]] monsters that can wield weapons and have a weapon attack, but no default [[monster starting inventory]], can generate with an aklys unless they are created on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is either an [[overlord]] or else is both a lord ''and'' nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|547|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for aklys in "default" monster weapon generation}}
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 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Aklys}}
-The word "aklys" comes from the Latin ''aclys'' and Greek ''agkulis'', and refers to a Roman missile weapon; it is uncertain whether the "proper" plural would be "aklyses" (going by general English rules) or "aclydes" (by Latin rules)—in any case, the aklys [[Stackable|does not stack]], so it is unclear what ''NetHack'' would use.
+The word "aklys" comes from the Latin ''aclys'' and Greek ''agkulis'', and refers to a Roman missile weapon; it is uncertain whether the "proper" plural would be "aklyses" (going by general English rules) or "aclydes" (by Latin rules)—in any case, the aklys [[Stackable|does not stack]], so it is unclear what ''NetHack'' would use&mdash;the wiki opts to use the former for expediency.
 There are two types of aklys: one resembles a [[javelin]] and measured approximately 2 m (79 in) in length, and was thrown using a leather strap (or ''amentum''); the word was translated as "javelin" in English translations of Roman works such as the ''Aeneid''. The second type of aklys is a small spiked mace or club attached to the wielder's arm by a strap of adjustable length, ensuring the weapon could be retrieved after it was thrown.
-The aklys also appears in various fantasy games such as ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where it is found in ''[[wikipedia:Dragon (magazine)|Dragon Magazine]]'' Vol. 7, No. 2, as well as the 1985 ''Unearthed Arcana'' supplement by co-creator Gary Gygax. This aklys is directly patterned after the second, blunt type of aklys and serves as the basis for the weapon and its hit dice in ''NetHack''.
+The aklys also appears in various fantasy games such as ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where its stats are printed in ''[[wikipedia:Dragon (magazine)|Dragon Magazine]]'' Vol. 7, No. 2, as well as the 1985 ''Unearthed Arcana'' supplement by co-creator Gary Gygax. This aklys is directly patterned after the second, blunt type of aklys and serves as the basis for the weapon and its hit dice in ''NetHack''.
 ==Variants==
-Some variants based on 3.4.3 adopt the updated behavior for the aklys introduced in later versions of vanilla ''NetHack'', while others leave it unchanged.
+Some [[variant]]s of ''NetHack'' based on version 3.4.3 adopt the updated behavior for the aklys introduced in later versions of vanilla ''NetHack'', while others leave it unchanged.
 ===UnNetHack===

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 ==Description==
-An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[thrown]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning {{frac|99|100}} of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[hero]] will catch a tethered aklys {{frac|99|100}} of the time if not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining {{frac|100}} of the time it will either land at their feet or hit them in the arm.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An aklys has the same hit dice as a club versus small and large [[monster]]s, but has half the [[weight]] of a club. Unlike a club, the aklys is tethered to the [[hero]] while wielded, allowing it to be used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and it gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[thrown]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and returns to the hero's hand {{frac|99|100}} of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A hero will catch a tethered aklys {{frac|99|100}} of the time if they are not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.)&mdash;the remaining {{frac|100}} of the time, it will either land at their feet or else hit them in the arm for damage, with an equal probability of each outcome.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|0bdf9830e60decbaf564991fa106400753cd9825}}, intelligent monsters with weapon attacks can throw a wielded aklys in the same manner as the hero.}}

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 ==Strategy==
-Compared to a stack of a dozen daggers, one aklys is far lighter and can be reused until it fails to return—even then, in most cases it can be easily retrieved. The aklys also has higher base damage than a dagger; although daggers can be multishot to do more damage, it is usually easier to find a blessed or enchanted aklys in the Mines, compared to procuring a stack of above-average daggers.
+Compared to a stack of a dozen daggers, one aklys is far lighter and can be reused until it fails to return—even then, in most cases it can be easily retrieved. The aklys also has higher base damage than a single dagger and a blessed or enchanted one is somewhat easier to find in the Gnomish Mines, although stacks of daggers can be multishot to do more damage. Conversely, the aklys has a limited range and must be wielded before throwing rather than [[quivered]]: if that aklys is not the hero's primary weapon, they must also use up actions to swap to it and then back as necessary. There is also the small chance of it backfiring and and landing at the hero's feet or striking them upon returning&mdash;though this does not deal much damage, the aklys will be unequipped as a result in either case, and it may also fail to return at all. Having a wielded aklys cursed is much worse, since the welding prevents throwing it ''and'' switching to a different weapon until it is uncursed.
-On the other hand, the aklys has a limited range and must be wielded before throwing in order to return: this means one action will be used switching to it before firing, and switching back if the target gets close uses up another action. There is also the small chance of it backfiring and striking the hero upon returning, though this does not deal much damage to them&mdash;the far more pressing concern is either having it fail to return at all, or else having the wielded aklys cursed, which prevents throwing it ''and'' switching to a different weapon until it is uncursed.
+For [[Cavemen]] and [[Priest]]s, who cannot multishot daggers or most other desirable projectiles but can achieve Expert skill in clubs, an aklys is a worthwhile primary weapon for melee and ranged attacks alike&mdash;while other roles can utilize the aklys this way, they may opt to use it as a backup ranged weapon when their primary projectile runs out, and may carry fewer of those projectiles as a result. The aklys is also very good against [[sea monster]]s compared to weapons such as [[two-handed]] [[polearms]] since it lets heroes stay out of melee range more easily; however, the limited range can still be problematic, and there is a non-zero chance of losing it in the water.
 The aklys is often associated with [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnomes]], who qualify for the generation cases discussed above and generate in large numbers in the [[early game]], specifically in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. Those attempting a gnomish [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|race-themed ascension]] often consider the aklys as the only acceptable [[Racial equipment|racial melee weapon]] for this reason.

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 ==Description==
 An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[thrown]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning {{frac|99|100}} of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[hero]] will catch a tethered aklys {{frac|99|100}} of the time if not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining {{frac|100}} of the time it will either land at their feet or hit them in the arm.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==

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 The aklys makes up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock aklyses.
-[[Humanoid]] monsters that can wield weapons and have a weapon attack, but no default [[monster starting inventory]], can generate with an aklys unless they are created on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[M2_LORD|lord]] or [[nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[M2_PRINCE|overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|547|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for aklys in "default" monster weapon generation}}
+[[Humanoid]] monsters that can wield weapons and have a weapon attack, but no default [[monster starting inventory]], can generate with an aklys unless they are created on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is either an [[overlord]] or else is both a lord ''and'' nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|547|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for aklys in "default" monster weapon generation}}
 ==Description==

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNEtHack]], heroes and monsters can [[apply]] an aklys to [[pound]] targets as with a polearm.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], heroes and monsters can [[apply]] an aklys to [[pound]] targets as with a polearm.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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-An '''aklys''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It uses the [[club]] skill, and appears as a '''thonged club''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. It is made of [[iron]].
 ==Generation==
-The aklys makes up about 0.8% of randomly generated weapons (on the ground, as [[death drop]]s, and in [[shop]]s).
+The aklys makes up {{frac|125}} (0.8%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock aklyses.
 [[Humanoid]] monsters that can wield weapons and have a weapon attack, but no default [[monster starting inventory]], can generate with an aklys unless they are created on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[M2_LORD|lord]] or [[nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[M2_PRINCE|overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|547|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for aklys in "default" monster weapon generation}}
 ==Description==
-An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[thrown]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning {{frac|99|100}} of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[player]] character will catch a tethered aklys {{frac|99|100}} of the time if not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining {{frac|100}} of the time it will either land at their feet or hit them in the arm.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[thrown]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning {{frac|99|100}} of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[hero]] will catch a tethered aklys {{frac|99|100}} of the time if not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining {{frac|100}} of the time it will either land at their feet or hit them in the arm.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
 Compared to a stack of a dozen daggers, one aklys is far lighter and can be reused until it fails to return—even then, in most cases it can be easily retrieved. The aklys also has higher base damage than a dagger; although daggers can be multishot to do more damage, it is usually easier to find a blessed or enchanted aklys in the Mines, compared to procuring a stack of above-average daggers.
-On the other hand, the aklys has a limited range and must be wielded before throwing in order to return: this means one action will be used switching to it before firing, and switching back if the target gets close uses up another action. There is also the small chance of it backfiring and striking the character upon returning, though this does not deal much damage - a far more pressing concern is having the wielded aklys cursed, which prevents throwing ''and'' switching to a different weapon until it is uncursed.
+On the other hand, the aklys has a limited range and must be wielded before throwing in order to return: this means one action will be used switching to it before firing, and switching back if the target gets close uses up another action. There is also the small chance of it backfiring and striking the hero upon returning, though this does not deal much damage to them&mdash;the far more pressing concern is either having it fail to return at all, or else having the wielded aklys cursed, which prevents throwing it ''and'' switching to a different weapon until it is uncursed.
-For [[Cavemen]] and [[Priest]]s, who cannot multishot daggers but can achieve Expert in club, an aklys is a worthwhile primary weapon for melee and ranged attacks alike&mdash;while other roles can utilize the aklys this way, they may also opt to use it as a backup ranged weapon when their primary projectile runs out, which in turn lets them save capacity by carrying fewer projectiles than they would otherwise. The aklys is also excellent against [[sea monster]]s, since it lets characters stay out of melee range, yet you don't have to worry about retrieving your [[projectiles]] from water afterwards. While [[polearm]]s have higher base damage, they are also much heavier and [[two-handed]].
+For [[Cavemen]] and [[Priest]]s, who cannot multishot daggers but can achieve Expert in club, an aklys is a worthwhile primary weapon for melee and ranged attacks alike&mdash;while other roles can utilize the aklys this way, they may also opt to use it as a backup ranged weapon when their primary projectile runs out, which in turn lets them save capacity by carrying fewer projectiles than they would otherwise. The aklys is also very good against [[sea monster]]s compared to weapons such as [[two-handed]] [[polearms]], since it lets heroes stay out of melee range, though there is a non-zero chance of losing it in the water.
-The aklys is often associated with [[gnomes]], who qualify for the generation cases discussed above and generate in large numbers in the [[early game]], specifically in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. Those attempting a gnomish [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial ascension]] often consider the aklys as the only acceptable melee weapon for this reason.
+The aklys is often associated with [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnomes]], who qualify for the generation cases discussed above and generate in large numbers in the [[early game]], specifically in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. Those attempting a gnomish [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|race-themed ascension]] often consider the aklys as the only acceptable [[Racial equipment|racial melee weapon]] for this reason.
 ==History==
-The aklys first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]], where it has a relative probability of {{frac|99}} to generate and weighs three units, making it the second-heaviest item after the [[two handed sword]] (which weighs four units).<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/comp.sources.games/browse_thread/thread/ffca0cd03579c2d5/e566257de569b92b?lnk=st&q=aklys&rnum=1#e566257de569b92b comp.sources.games - "v02i006: nethack - display oriented dungeons and dragons, Part06/16"]</ref> This "rarity" is shared with many objects, including even the [[katana]], and remains unchanged until [[NetHack 3.4.3]].
+The aklys first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]], where it has a relative probability of {{frac|99}} to generate, and is the second-heaviest item at three units after the [[two handed sword]] (which weighs four units).<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/comp.sources.games/browse_thread/thread/ffca0cd03579c2d5/e566257de569b92b?lnk=st&q=aklys&rnum=1#e566257de569b92b comp.sources.games - "v02i006: nethack - display oriented dungeons and dragons, Part06/16"]</ref> This "rarity" is shared with many objects, including even the [[katana]], and remains unchanged until [[NetHack 3.4.3]].
-The ability to throw a wielded aklys and have it return to the player's hand is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
+The ability to throw a wielded aklys and have it return to the hero's hand is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
 ==Origin==
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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], characters can throw a wielded aklys and have it return as in vanilla ''NetHack''.
+In [[UnNetHack]], heroes can throw a wielded aklys and have it return as in vanilla ''NetHack''.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], characters and other monsters can [[apply]] an aklys to [[pound]] targets as with a polearm.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNEtHack]], heroes and monsters can [[apply]] an aklys to [[pound]] targets as with a polearm.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], characters can throw a wielded aklys and have it return as in vanilla ''NetHack''.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], the hero can throw a wielded aklys and have it return as in ''NetHack''.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ==Description==
-An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[throw]]n.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning 99% of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[You]] will catch a tethered aklys 99% of the time if you are not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining 1% of the time it will either land at your feet or hit you in the arm the rest of the time.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An aklys has the same hit dice versus small and large [[monster]]s as a club, but is much lighter. Unlike a club, it can also be tethered and used as a [[projectile]] weapon, and gains a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when [[throw]]n.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1070|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The aklys remains tethered while wielded: a wielded aklys has a maximum thrown range of 4 [[square]]s and behaves slightly like [[Mjollnir]], returning 99% of the time when thrown.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1318|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1377|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[You]] will catch a tethered aklys 99% of the time if you are not [[impaired]] in some manner (e.g. [[blind]], [[stunned]], [[confused]], etc.), and the remaining 1% of the time it will either land at your feet or hit you in the arm.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1341|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1347|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==