Amulet of strangulation - Revision history

Phol ende wodan: 11.5% is not 27/200

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11.5% is not 27/200

Phol ende wodan: update for 5.0.0,

2026-05-30T10:36:49Z

update for 5.0.0,

Umbire the Phantom: word choice

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word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ cap

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‎dNetHack: cap

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ word choice

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‎Variants: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit, detailing, etc.

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copyedit, detailing, etc.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ and here

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‎Strategy: and here

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ some copyedit

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‎Description: some copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* SLASH'EM / copyedit ugh

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‎SLASH'EM: copyedit* ugh

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ completely

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‎dNetHack: completely

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 The amulet of strangulation generates as cursed {{frac|181|200}} (90.5%) of the time, blessed {{frac|200}} (0.5%) of the time, and uncursed otherwise (9%).{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|970|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-The amulet of strangulation makes up {{frac|27|200}} (11.5%) of all randomly-generated amulets. General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell amulets of strangulation.
+The amulet of strangulation makes up {{frac|23|200}} (11.5%) of all randomly-generated amulets. General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell amulets of strangulation.
 An amulet of strangulation is always generated in a chest on the middle floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] at level creation, with the exception of [[bones]] files.

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 The amulet of strangulation generates as cursed {{frac|181|200}} (90.5%) of the time, blessed {{frac|200}} (0.5%) of the time, and uncursed otherwise (9%).{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|970|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-The amulet of strangulation makes up {{frac|27|200}} (13.5%) of all randomly-generated amulets. General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell amulets of strangulation.
+The amulet of strangulation makes up {{frac|27|200}} (11.5%) of all randomly-generated amulets. General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell amulets of strangulation.
 An amulet of strangulation is always generated in a chest on the middle floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] at level creation, with the exception of [[bones]] files.
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-367}}
+{{nethack-500}}
 [[Category:Amulets|Strangulation]]

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 ==Description==
-[[Putting on]] the amulet causes it to immediately begin constricting the [[hero]]'s throat, beginning a [[delayed instadeath]] and [[auto-identify]]ing the amulet: Unless the hero is in the form of a monster that either lacks a [[head]] or is both [[breathless]] and normally [[mindless]], they will be killed by [[strangulation]] in six turns.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|362|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_be_strangled</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|777|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Being strangled [[abuse]]s the hero's [[strength]] each turn, and they are unable to [[quaff]], operate [[whistle]]s or other similar [[instrument]]s, [[read]] [[scroll]]s if they are currently [[blind]], [[turn undead]], or cast [[spells]].{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_blow</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_chant</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|493|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the amulet causes it to immediately begin constricting their throat, beginning a [[delayed instadeath]] and [[auto-identify]]ing the amulet: Unless the hero is in the form of a monster that either lacks a [[head]] or is both [[breathless]] and normally [[mindless]], they will be killed by [[strangulation]] in six turns.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|362|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_be_strangled</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|777|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Being strangled [[abuse]]s the hero's [[strength]] each turn, and they are unable to [[quaff]], operate [[whistle]]s or other similar [[instrument]]s, [[read]] [[scroll]]s if they are currently [[blind]], [[turn undead]], or cast [[spells]].{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_blow</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_chant</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|493|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Removing]] the amulet aborts strangulation. Successful [[prayer]] will destroy a worn cursed amulet of strangulation and abort strangulation, as it is considered a major [[trouble]]{{refsrc|src/pray.c|195|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/pray.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;the timer for strangulation is paused during the three turns of [[invulnerability]] granted by successful prayer.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|506|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} In [[wizard mode]], choosing not to die when killed by the amulet will cause it to vanish afterward.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|697|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], breath mechanics are significantly changed from ''NetHack'': eating an amulet of strangulation while in the form of a metallivore will not instantly kill the hero by choking, but instead causes temporary strangulation for six turns, which will eventually kill them unless the property is removed. Successfully praying can cure strangulation from choking this way, while obtaining the breathless property (e.g. via an unbreathing polyform) ignores strangulation and allows it to time out harmlessly. [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifier]] heroes can "eat" an amulet of strangulation without consequence, since they are incorporeal and absorbing the magic from the amulet rather than physically consuming it.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], breath mechanics are significantly changed from ''NetHack'': eating an amulet of strangulation while in the form of a metallivore will not instantly kill the hero by choking, but instead causes temporary strangulation for six turns, which will eventually kill them unless the property is removed. Successfully praying can cure strangulation from choking this way, while obtaining the breathless property (e.g. via an unbreathing polyform) ignores strangulation and allows it to time out harmlessly. [[Incantifier (starting race)|Incantifier]] heroes can "eat" an amulet of strangulation without consequence, since they are incorporeal and absorbing the magic from the amulet rather than physically consuming it.
 The [[Wizard of Yendor]] has a unique [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] that forces an amulet of strangulation onto the hero's neck, transforming any currently worn amulet into one if possible. If the hero is wearing an amulet, the spell can be prevented completely with [[magic resistance]].

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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], an amulet of strangulation is generated next to the upstair of [[Asmodeus' Lair (UnNetHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation.
+In [[UnNetHack]], an amulet of strangulation is generated next to the up [[stair]] of [[Asmodeus' Lair (UnNetHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation.
 ===dNetHack===
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 ===SpliceHack===
-In [[SpliceHack]], an amulet of strangulation is generated next to the upstair of [[Asmodeus' Lair (SpliceHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation.
+In [[SpliceHack]], an amulet of strangulation is generated next to the up stair of [[Asmodeus' Lair (SpliceHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 ==Generation==
-.5% of randomly-generated amulets will be an amulet of strangulation. The amulet is generated cursed 90.5% of the time, uncursed 9% of the time, and blessed 0.5% of the time.
+The amulet of strangulation generates as cursed {{frac|181|200}} (90.5%) of the time, blessed {{frac|200}} (0.5%) of the time, and uncursed otherwise (9%).{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|970|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-An amulet of strangulation is always generated in a chest on the middle floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] outside of [[bones]] files.
+The amulet of strangulation makes up {{frac|27|200}} (13.5%) of all randomly-generated amulets. General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell amulets of strangulation.
 ==Description==
-When worn, the amulet immediately begins constricting the [[hero]]'s throat, beginning a [[delayed instadeath]] and [[auto-identify]]ing the amulet: Unless the hero is in the form of a monster that either lacks a [[head]] or is both [[breathless]] and normally [[mindless]], they will be killed by [[strangulation]] in six turns.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|362|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_be_strangled</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|777|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} While being strangled, [[strength]] is abused each turn, and they hero cannot perform several actions: they are unable to [[quaff]], operate [[whistle]]s or other similar [[instrument]]s, [[read]] [[scroll]]s if they are currently [[blind]], or cast [[spells]].{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_blow</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_chant</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|493|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Putting on]] the amulet causes it to immediately begin constricting the [[hero]]'s throat, beginning a [[delayed instadeath]] and [[auto-identify]]ing the amulet: Unless the hero is in the form of a monster that either lacks a [[head]] or is both [[breathless]] and normally [[mindless]], they will be killed by [[strangulation]] in six turns.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|362|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_be_strangled</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|777|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Being strangled [[abuse]]s the hero's [[strength]] each turn, and they are unable to [[quaff]], operate [[whistle]]s or other similar [[instrument]]s, [[read]] [[scroll]]s if they are currently [[blind]], [[turn undead]], or cast [[spells]].{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_blow</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>can_chant</code> function}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|493|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Removing the amulet aborts strangulation. In [[wizard mode]], choosing not to die when killed by the amulet will cause it to vanish.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|697|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The timer for strangulation is paused during the three turns of [[invulnerability]] granted by successful prayer.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|506|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Removing]] the amulet aborts strangulation. Successful [[prayer]] will destroy a worn cursed amulet of strangulation and abort strangulation, as it is considered a major [[trouble]]{{refsrc|src/pray.c|195|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/pray.c|350|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;the timer for strangulation is paused during the three turns of [[invulnerability]] granted by successful prayer.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|506|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} In [[wizard mode]], choosing not to die when killed by the amulet will cause it to vanish afterward.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|697|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Eating jewelry|Eating the amulet]] has a {{frac|19|20}} chance of choking you to death immediately unless you are breathless. [[Rust monster]]s will avoid eating an amulet of strangulation.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|886|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Eating jewelry|Eating the amulet]] has a {{frac|5}} chance of absorbing its magic, which then has a {{frac|19|20}} chance of choking the hero to death immediately unless they are breathless.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|252|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2061|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Rust monster]]s will avoid eating an amulet of strangulation.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|886|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-The amulet of strangulation is a dangerous item and one of the main reasons, if not ''the'' main reason, that a player should avoid putting on unidentified amulets, especially without at least determining their [[beatitude]]. While removing the amulet is enough to save you, most amulets of strangulation are generated cursed.
+The amulet of strangulation is a dangerous item and one of the main reasons, if not ''the'' main reason, that a player should avoid putting on unidentified amulets, especially without at least determining their [[beatitude]].
-Praying while wearing an amulet of strangulation is considered a major [[trouble]], and successfully praying will destroy the amulet and abort strangulation. Most methods of [[curse removal]] that do not rely on spells (e.g. {{spell of|remove curse}}) or reading scrolls blind can also uncurse the amulet and allow you to remove it. A [[wand of cancellation]] is close to a last resort in this regard - if you have turns to spare and no other means of uncursing the amulet, you can drop everything else that you do not want cancelled, then zap yourself with the wand and safely remove it.
+While removing the amulet is enough to stop it strangling you, most amulets of strangulation are generated cursed: successfully praying while wearing a cursed amulet will get rid of it, and most methods of [[curse removal]] that do not rely on reading scrolls while blind or casting spells (e.g. {{spell of|remove curse}}) can also uncurse the amulet and allow you to remove it. A [[wand of cancellation]] is close to a last resort in this regard&mdash;if you have enough turns to spare and no other means of uncursing the amulet, you can drop everything else that you do not want cancelled, then zap yourself with the wand and safely remove it.
 ==History==
-The amulet of strangulation first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, the amulet can strangle you regardless of your current form, though having breathlessness will save you from choking while eating the amulet.
+The amulet of strangulation first appears with most other amulets in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, the amulet can strangle the hero regardless of their current form, though a breathless hero cannot choke from eating the amulet as normal.
 The inability to cast spells while wearing an amulet of strangulation is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], a cursed amulet of strangulation [[name]]d life saving is generated in The Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], a cursed amulet of strangulation [[named]] life saving is generated in The Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.
 Gaining invulnerability from a [[potion of invulnerability]] does not prevent a delayed instadeath from a worn or eaten amulet of strangulation.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[incantifier]]s can "eat" an amulet of strangulation without consequence, since they are incorporeal and absorbing the magic from the amulet rather than physically consuming it. Eating the amulet in any other form will not instantly kill the hero, but instead causes temporary strangulation for six turns - due to dNetHack's breath timer mechanic, this means that they will die if their current timer is six turns or lower, unless the property is removed. Successfully praying can cure strangulation from choking this way, while obtaining the breathless property (e.g. via an unbreathing polyform) ignores strangulation and allows it to time out harmlessly.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], breath mechanics are significantly changed from ''NetHack'': eating an amulet of strangulation while in the form of a metallivore will not instantly kill the hero by choking, but instead causes temporary strangulation for six turns, which will eventually kill them unless the property is removed. Successfully praying can cure strangulation from choking this way, while obtaining the breathless property (e.g. via an unbreathing polyform) ignores strangulation and allows it to time out harmlessly. [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifier]] heroes can "eat" an amulet of strangulation without consequence, since they are incorporeal and absorbing the magic from the amulet rather than physically consuming it.
 The [[Wizard of Yendor]] has a unique [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] that forces an amulet of strangulation onto the hero's neck, transforming any currently worn amulet into one if possible. If the hero is wearing an amulet, the spell can be prevented completely with [[magic resistance]].
 ===SlashTHEM===