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 For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[always generated with]] the Bell of Opening.
-In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on the [[Samurai quest]] article), Ashikaga Takauji [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]] upon death.
+In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on [[Samurai quest#Victory|the quest article]]), Ashikaga Takauji [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]] upon death.
 ==Strategy==

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 Ashikaga Takauji is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for polymorph or genocide.
-For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[always generated]] carrying the Bell of Opening.
+For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[always generated with]] the Bell of Opening.
 In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on the [[Samurai quest]] article), Ashikaga Takauji [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]] upon death.

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 Ashikaga Takauji is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for polymorph or genocide.
-For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated]] carrying the Bell of Opening.
+For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[always generated]] carrying the Bell of Opening.
 In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on the [[Samurai quest]] article), Ashikaga Takauji [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]] upon death.

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 {{questmon|Ashikaga Takauji|Samurai|nemesis}} He is a [[chaotic]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] that guards the [[Bell of Opening]] and [[The Tsurugi of Muramasa]], the Samurai [[quest artifact]]. Ashikaga Takauji is [[strong]], can be seen via [[infravision]], and like all nemeses he will follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent. Ashikaga Takauji is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, will pick up any weapons, armor, food, and [[magical item]]s that he comes across, and desires the Samurai quest artifact.
-Ashikaga Takauji has two weapon attacks and a claw attack that can steal back the quest artifact if the hero managed to obtain it, and possesses [[stoning resistance]] like all quest nemeses.
+Ashikaga Takauji has two weapon attacks, as well as a [[claw attack]] that can [[Amulet theft|steal back the quest artifact]] if the hero managed to obtain it, and possesses [[stoning resistance]] like all quest nemeses.
 ==Generation==

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   |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d6, Weapon 2d6, claw [[covetous|quest-artifact-stealing]] 2d6
+  |attacks=Weapon 2d6 physical, Weapon 2d6 physical, claw 2d6 [[Covetous|quest-artifact-stealing]]
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
   |size=Medium
-  |resistances=Stoning
+  |resistances=[[Stoning resistance]]
   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|Ashikaga Takauji|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|pname=1|hostile=1|strong=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|male=1|collect=1|magic=1|wantsarti=1|waitsforu=1|infravisible=1|nocorpse=1}}
-  |reference=[[monst.c#line3298]]
+  |reference=[[monst.c#line3078]]
 }}
-{{questmon|Ashikaga Takauji|Samurai|nemesis}} He guards the [[Bell of Opening]] and the Samurai [[quest artifact]], [[The Tsurugi of Muramasa]].
+Ashikaga Takauji has two weapon attacks and a claw attack that can steal back the quest artifact if the hero managed to obtain it, and possesses [[stoning resistance]] like all quest nemeses.
 ==Generation==
-Ashikaga Takauji awaits at the center of [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|his keep]] on the quest goal level, with the quest artifact and Bell of Opening underneath him.
+Ashikaga Takauji is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for polymorph or genocide.
-In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on the [[Samurai quest]] article), Ashikaga Takauji [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]].
+For Samurai, Ashikaga Takauji is generated on the [[Samurai quest#The Donjon of Ashikaga Takauji|goal level]] of the Samurai quest, where he is placed at the center of his keep, with The Tsurugi of Muramasa underneath him. He is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated]] carrying the Bell of Opening.
 ==Strategy==
-Like all humans, Ashikaga Takauji ignores [[Elbereth]]. He has unimpressive base damage with two weapon attacks and an artifact-theft attack, but he will be wielding your quest artifact, which has high damage and can potentially [[bisect]] you. This makes him one of the most dangerous quest nemeses to face in melee range, and there is no shame in considering leaving Takauji alone unless you have options to actually deal with him. More cautious players may wait until they have a more thoroughly assembled kit with at least fallback measure, usually an [[amulet of life saving]]; the [[Samurai (player monster)|samurai player monsters]] and [[ninja]] on the quest often carry useful [[attack wand]]s.
+Like all humans, Ashikaga Takauji ignores [[Elbereth]], and while he has unimpressive base damage with his attacks, the real danger lies in the fact he will be wielding the Tsurugi, which has high damage and can potentially [[bisect]] you&mdash;this makes him one of the most dangerous quest nemeses to face in melee range, and there is no shame in considering leaving Takauji alone unless you have options to actually deal with him. More cautious players may wait until they have a more thoroughly assembled kit with at least fallback measure, usually an [[amulet of life saving]]; the [[Samurai (player monster)|samurai player monsters]] and [[ninja]] on the quest often carry useful [[attack wand]]s.
-It is very easy to approach Ashikaga Takauji without disturbing him from his meditation, due to the layout of the level - the final entrance before the inner section gives you a clear shot with any [[ranged weapon]] from far enough away that he will not immediately wake up. Since Ashikaga Takauji has no elemental immunities or extrinsic magic resistance, a [[wand of death]] can kill him immediately if the ray hits. A [[wand of sleep]] may also work, but carries the risk of him resisting the ray and waking up to swing the Tsurugi at you; an elemental attack wand can possibly do enough damage that he warps to the stairs without picking up the Tsurugi; you may optionally leave a strong pet near the upstair to finish him off.
+It is very easy to approach Ashikaga Takauji without disturbing him from his meditation, due to the layout of the level: the final entrance before the inner section gives you a clear shot with any [[ranged weapon]] from far enough away that he will not immediately wake up. Since Ashikaga Takauji has no elemental immunities or extrinsic magic resistance, a [[wand of death]] can kill him immediately if the ray hits. A [[wand of sleep]] may also work, but carries the risk of him resisting the ray and waking up to swing the Tsurugi at you; an elemental attack wand can possibly do enough damage that he warps to the stairs without picking up the Tsurugi, and you may optionally leave a strong pet near the upstair to finish him off.
-Another option is to awaken him from the upstairs using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]] from the safety of a [[boulder fort]], then kill him with ranged attacks. You can also do a [[Polymorph control|controlled]] [[polymorph]] into any [[large|large-sized]] or bigger monster to avoid bisection. The [[black dragon]] is the most ideal form, since using [[disintegration]] breath via the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] command will easily kill Ashikaga Takauji without destroying the Tsurugi or the Bell of Opening.
+Another option is to awaken him from the upstairs using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]] from the safety of a [[boulder fort]], then kill him with ranged attacks. You can also do a [[Polymorph control|controlled]] [[polymorph]] into any [[Large|large-sized]] or bigger monster to avoid bisection. The [[black dragon]] is the most ideal form, since using [[disintegration]] breath via the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] command will easily kill Ashikaga Takauji without destroying the Tsurugi or the Bell of Opening.
 ==History==
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 Ashikaga Takauji was the founder and first [[Wikipedia:Shōgun|shōgun]] (a title for military dictators of Japan during 1185-1868) of the [[Wikipedia:Ashikaga shogunate|Ashikaga shogunate]]. His rule began in 1338, marking the beginning of the Muromachi period, and ended with his death in 1358. According to Zen master and intellectual [[Wikipedia:Musō Soseki|Musō Soseki]], Takauji had three qualities: first, he kept his cool in battle and was not afraid of death; second, he was merciful and tolerant; and third, he was very generous with those below him.
-Takauji was the leader of a rebellion against the imperial court of [[Wikipedia:Emperor Go-Daigo|Emperor Go-Daigo]], who had sought to restore previous imperial power and culture through the warrior class in a movement known as the [[Wikipedia:Kenmu Restoration|Kenmu Restoration]]. Takauji sought to create a new warrior-led military regime modeled after the Kamakura shogunate, and in 1336 he proclaimed the beginning of a new shogunate; he was forced to retreat to Kyūshū after the imperialist forces of Kitabatake Akiie attacked and defeated him near Kyoto. This betrayal officially started the [[Wikipedia:Nanboku-chō War|Nanboku-chō War]] and blackened the name of Takauji in later periods of Japanese history, such that his rebellion is considered a prime determinant in the Restoration's failure. His rebellion and role in kickstarting the Nanboku-chō War may be the basis for his villainous portrayal in ''NetHack''.
+Takauji was the leader of a rebellion against the imperial court of [[Wikipedia:Emperor Go-Daigo|Emperor Go-Daigo]], who had sought to restore previous imperial power and culture through the warrior class in a movement known as the [[Wikipedia:Kenmu Restoration|Kenmu Restoration]]. Takauji sought to create a new warrior-led military regime modeled after the Kamakura shogunate, and in 1336 he proclaimed the beginning of a new shogunate; he was forced to retreat to Kyūshū after the imperialist forces of Kitabatake Akiie attacked and defeated him near Kyoto. This betrayal officially started the [[Wikipedia:Nanboku-chō War|Nanboku-chō War]] and blackened the name of Takauji in later periods of Japanese history, such that his rebellion is considered a prime determinant in the Restoration's failure. His rebellion and role in kick-starting the Nanboku-chō War may be the basis for his villainous portrayal in ''NetHack''.
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 ===SLASH'EM===
 In [[SLASH'EM]], the [[disarm (technique)|disarm]] technique can get Ashikaga to drop the Tsurugi with fairly decent frequency, in case a melee fight is unavoidable. Attacking will then make him teleport to the stairs and heal, leaving the Tsurugi behind.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 Ashikaga daimyo in power was the 14th descendant of Takauji.
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-{{questmon|Ashikaga Takauji|Samurai|nemesis}} He guards the [[Bell of Opening]] and the Samurai's [[quest artifact]], [[the Tsurugi of Muramasa]].
+{{questmon|Ashikaga Takauji|Samurai|nemesis}} He guards the [[Bell of Opening]] and the Samurai [[quest artifact]], [[The Tsurugi of Muramasa]].
 In line with the flavor text produced from his defeat (as seen on the [[Samurai quest]] article), he [[Corpseless|will never leave a corpse]].
 ==Strategy==
-Like all humans, Ashikaga Takauji ignores [[Elbereth]]. He has unimpressive base damage with two weapon attacks and an artifact-theft attack, but he will usually be wielding your quest artifact, which can potentially [[The_Tsurugi_of_Muramasa#Effects|bisect]] you. This makes him one of the most dangerous quest nemeses to face in melee range, and there is no shame in considering leaving Takauji alone unless you have options to actually deal with him.
+Ashikaga Takauji has unimpressive base damage with two weapon attacks and an artifact-theft attack, but he will be wielding your quest artifact, which has high base damage and can potentially [[bisect]] you. This makes him one of the most dangerous quest nemeses to face in melee range, and there is no shame in considering leaving Takauji alone unless you have options to actually deal with him. Like all humans, Ashikaga Takauji ignores [[Elbereth]].
 More cautious players may wait until they have a more thoroughly assembled kit with a fallback measure, usually an [[amulet of life saving]]. The [[Samurai (player monster)|samurai player monsters]] and [[ninja]] on the quest often carry useful [[attack wand]]s, however, and it is very easy to approach the quest nemesis without disturbing him from his meditation, due to the layout of the level. The final entrance before the inner section gives you a clear shot with any [[ranged weapon]] from far enough away that he will not immediately wake up.
-Ashikaga Takauji has no elemental immunities or extrinsic magic resistance, so a [[wand of death]] can kill him immediately. A [[wand of sleep]] may also work, but carries the risk of him resisting the ray and waking up to swing the Tsurugi at you.
+You can also do a [[Polymorph control|controlled]] [[polymorph]] into any [[large|large-sized]] or bigger monster to avoid bisection. The [[black dragon]] is the most ideal form, since using [[disintegration]] breath via the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] command will easily kill Ashikaga Takauji without destroying the Tsurugi or the Bell of Opening.
-Players without a wand of death may want to awaken him from the upstairs using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]] from the safety of a [[boulder fort]], then kill him with ranged attacks.
+Ashikaga Takauji has no elemental immunities or extrinsic magic resistance, so a [[wand of death]] can kill him immediately. A [[wand of sleep]] may also work, but carries the risk of him resisting the ray and waking up to swing the Tsurugi at you. Players without a wand of death may want to awaken him from the upstairs using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]] from the safety of a [[boulder fort]], then kill him with ranged attacks.
-You can also do a [[Polymorph control|controlled]] [[polymorph]] into any [[large|large-sized]] or bigger monster to avoid bisection. The [[black dragon]] is the most ideal form, since using [[disintegration]] breath via the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] command will easily kill Ashikaga Takauji without destroying the Tsurugi or the Bell of Opening.
+==History==
 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Ashikaga Takauji}}
-Ashikaga Takauji is a historical figure of medieval Japan. He was Shogun from 1338 to 1358.
+Ashikaga Takauji was the founder and first [[Wikipedia:Shōgun|shōgun]] (a title for military dictators of Japan during 1185-1868) of the [[Wikipedia:Ashikaga shogunate|Ashikaga shogunate]]. His rule began in 1338, marking the beginning of the Muromachi period, and ended with his death in 1358. According to Zen master and intellectual [[Wikipedia:Musō Soseki|Musō Soseki]], Takauji had three qualities: first, he kept his cool in battle and was not afraid of death; second, he was merciful and tolerant; and third, he was very generous with those below him.
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