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-'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is [[strong]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else is wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will become hostile if they are wielding Excalibur at either point, or else if he is fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"|comment=this also applies to invisibility, though demon princes can see invisible}}
+'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is [[strong]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else is wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will become hostile if they are wielding Excalibur at either point, or else if he is fooled by the hero's [[Displacement (property)|displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"|comment=this also applies to invisibility, though demon princes can see invisible}}
 Asmodeus has a claw attack and the ability to use a [[Cone of cold (monster spell)|cone of cold]] [[monster spell]] during each of his turns. He possesses [[cold resistance]] along with [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like all major demons.

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 {{wikipedia}}
 {{wikipedia|Asmodeus (D&D)}}
-Asmodeus, or Ashmedai is a very powerful demon that is described in various Abrahamic religions&mdash;Asmodeus's name has also been spelled as Asmoday, Asmodai, Asmodee (also Asmodée), Osmodeus, and Osmodai. Asmodeus is a major figure in the legends of Solomon and the constructing of Solomon's Temple: his story features variously in Talmudic stories, where he is the king of the shedim, and the Quran refers to a "puppet" in the Story of Solomon in Surah Ṣād verses 30-40, which the ''mufassirūn'' (authorized exegetes of the Quran) asserts as referring to the demon-king Asmodeus (Sakhr). In Christianity, Asmodeus is mostly known from the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, where he is the primary antagonist and disrupts the marriages of Sarah. German theologian Peter Binsfeld classifies Asmodeus as the "demon of lust".
+Asmodeus, or Ashmedai, is a very powerful demon that is described in various Abrahamic religions&mdash;Asmodeus's name has also been spelled as Asmoday, Asmodai, Asmodee (also Asmodée), Osmodeus, and Osmodai. Asmodeus is a major figure in the legends of Solomon and the constructing of Solomon's Temple: his story features variously in Talmudic stories, where he is the king of the shedim, and the Quran refers to a "puppet" in the Story of Solomon in Surah Ṣād verses 30-40, which the ''mufassirūn'' (authorized exegetes of the Quran) asserts as referring to the demon-king Asmodeus (Sakhr). In Christianity, Asmodeus is mostly known from the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, where he is the primary antagonist and disrupts the marriages of Sarah. German theologian Peter Binsfeld classifies Asmodeus as the "demon of lust".
 The name Asmodai is believed to derive from the Avestan ''*aēšma-daēva'', the [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]] demon of wrath; while the daēva Aēšma is well-attested as such, the compound ''aēšma-daēva'' is not attested in scripture. The Jewish Encyclopedia of 1906 rejects the otherwise-accepted etymological relation between the Persian "Æshma-dæva" and Judaism's "Ashmodai", but proposes that the "Asmodeus" from the Apocrypha and the Testament of Solomon are not only related somewhat to Aeshma but have similar behaviour, appearance and roles; as concluded in another article under the entry "Aeshma", Persian Zoroastrian beliefs could have heavily influenced Judaism's theology in the long term. A fallen angel by the name of Asmodeus also appears in ''Paradise Lost'' by John Milton.
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 Asmodeus appears in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', with his traits derived from some of his descriptions in demonology and folklore like the information presented above. His exact nature varies from publication to publication, though he is generally presented as either an evil god or a powerful devil; he is the Lord of Hell (Baator) and the Overlord of the lesser Dukes of Hell, and from his position he oversees the Blood War against the chaotic demons and their demon prince leaders. Befitting the nature of the embodiment of lawful evil, Asmodeus constantly schemes against all the arch-devils, though he has a special hatred for Levistus.
-More often than not, the avatar of Asmodeus appears as a slim, red-skinned humanoid over 13 feet (4 meters) tall with a horned head, glowing red eyes and a perfectly trimmed beard, and dons red-and-black clothing valuable enough to cover the annual spending of any nation. Asmodeus is handsome, charismatic and captivating on the surface, but despite his manners, intellectual capabilities and competence befitting of the Lord of Hell, Asmodeus is still capable of being surprised&mdash;though they are very few, there are figures whose powers and influence give him pause; additionally, he is very capable of fury, and can burst into rage if he forgets himself, causing his mask of civility to slip and unveil the evil that lurked below.
+More often than not, the avatar of Asmodeus appears as a slim, red-skinned humanoid over 13 feet (4 meters) tall with a horned head, glowing red eyes and a perfectly trimmed beard: he typically dons red-and-black clothing valuable enough to cover the annual spending of any nation, and carries around a lesser variant of his trademark Ruby Rod, the original of which was purported to have been created by Asmodeus from the shard of evil broken off from the bottom of the Abyss; the Ruby Rods owned by his aspects ranged in worth from more than 50,000 gp to over a million in material value alone. Asmodeus himself is handsome, charismatic and captivating on the surface, but despite his manners, intellectual capabilities and competence befitting of the Lord of Hell, Asmodeus is still capable of being surprised&mdash;though they are very few, there are figures whose powers and influence give him pause; additionally, he is very capable of fury, and can burst into rage if he forgets himself, causing his mask of civility to slip and unveil the evil that lurked below.
 ==Variants==

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 ==Generation==
-Asmodeus is peaceful when first generated so that he can attempt to bribe the hero if they are not wielding Excalibur at the time, and will otherwise be created hostile.<ref name="bribe"/> He is not a valid form for polymorph.
+Asmodeus is peaceful when first generated so that he can attempt to bribe the hero if they are not wielding Excalibur at the time, and will otherwise become hostile.<ref name="bribe"/> He is not a valid form for polymorph.
 Asmodeus is generated in [[Asmodeus' Lair|his lair]], where he is [[meditating]] one tile west of the room's down [[stair]] at level creation unless the lair is part of a [[bones]] level{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|470|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this may result in him being awake, occupying a different square or even not being present at all.
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 ==Origin==
-{{wikipedia|Asmodeus}}
+{{wikipedia}}
-Asmodeus is derived from ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'', which in turn borrowed from Christian demonology; in both sources, he is a very powerful demon. It is possible that the name (if not the demon himself) was derived from the [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]] daēva Aēšma, the demon of wrath.
+{{wikipedia|Asmodeus (D&D)}}
-The ''D&D'' Asmodeus is a handsome, red-eyed, dark-skinned and dark-haired humanoid bearing two small horns and clad in very expensive clothing. He is more than 4 meters (13 feet) tall. He also carries a powerful weapon named the Ruby Rod, which the wands he generates with may allude to.
+The name Asmodai is believed to derive from the Avestan ''*aēšma-daēva'', the [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]] demon of wrath; while the daēva Aēšma is well-attested as such, the compound ''aēšma-daēva'' is not attested in scripture. The Jewish Encyclopedia of 1906 rejects the otherwise-accepted etymological relation between the Persian "Æshma-dæva" and Judaism's "Ashmodai", but proposes that the "Asmodeus" from the Apocrypha and the Testament of Solomon are not only related somewhat to Aeshma but have similar behaviour, appearance and roles; as concluded in another article under the entry "Aeshma", Persian Zoroastrian beliefs could have heavily influenced Judaism's theology in the long term. A fallen angel by the name of Asmodeus also appears in ''Paradise Lost'' by John Milton.
 ==Variants==

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-'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero,unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will become hostile if they are wielding Excalibur at either point, or else if he is fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"|comment=this also applies to invisibility, though demon princes can see invisible}}
+'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is [[strong]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else is wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will become hostile if they are wielding Excalibur at either point, or else if he is fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"|comment=this also applies to invisibility, though demon princes can see invisible}}
 Asmodeus has a claw attack and the ability to use a [[Cone of cold (monster spell)|cone of cold]] [[monster spell]] during each of his turns. He possesses [[cold resistance]] along with [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like all major demons.
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-'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero,unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will also become hostile if fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"}}
+'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero,unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will become hostile if they are wielding Excalibur at either point, or else if he is fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"|comment=this also applies to invisibility, though demon princes can see invisible}}
 Asmodeus has a claw attack and the ability to use a [[Cone of cold (monster spell)|cone of cold]] [[monster spell]] during each of his turns. He possesses [[cold resistance]] along with [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like all major demons.

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-'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], [[see invisible]] and [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero,unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will also become hostile if fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"}}
+'''Asmodeus''', {{monsym|asmodeus}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. He is a [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is the most powerful of the demon rulers to have a lair in [[Gehennom]]. Asmodeus possesses [[infravision]], can [[see invisible]], is capable of [[flight]], and can be seen via infravision - like all demon lords and princes, he can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent, is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. As a [[lawful]] demon prince, he will attempt to [[bribe]] a lawful hero,unless they are wielding [[Excalibur]] when he is generated, or else wielding the weapon when he warps to meet them{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1333|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bribe"|comment=in practice, this applies to all monsters with <tt>MS_BRIBE</tt>, which consists solely of the lawful demon princes}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;he will also become hostile if fooled by the hero's [[displacement]] during a bribe attempt.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|471|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="image"}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|482|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fooled"}}
 Asmodeus has a claw attack and the ability to use a [[Cone of cold (monster spell)|cone of cold]] [[monster spell]] during each of his turns. He possesses [[cold resistance]] along with [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like all major demons.

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 Asmodeus has an incredibly high [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 90 and a good natural [[AC]] of -7, and if he casts cone of cold in melee range it can deal upwards of '''30d6''' damage (or '''31d6''' if Asmodeus has increased his level to 50)&mdash;this can fell even the strongest heroes in one or two hits unless they possess cold resistance, compared to the 6d6 damage dealt by the spell at range (though the ranged version can also shatter [[potion]]s in the hero's inventory). [[Half spell damage]] can reduce the spell's damage in either case, and [[reflection]] can deflect the ray version of the spell.
-Asmodeus can be a fearsome opponent for heroes that lack cold resistance: while most heroes will have obtained a source by the time they reach his lair in Gehennom, it is possible to miss out on the intrinsic property due to [[conduct]]s (e.g. [[vegan]] conduct by itself or particularly when paired with [[atheism]]), or else have it stolen due to [[intrinsic theft]]. A hero encountering such difficulties can use extrinsic sources of cold resistance temporarily to deal with Asmodeus; heroes that can gain the property through [[crowning]], starting with it or gaining [[experience level]]s will typically have much less to fear.
+Asmodeus can be a fearsome opponent for heroes that lack cold resistance: while most heroes will have obtained a source by the time they reach his lair in Gehennom, it is possible to miss out on the intrinsic property due to [[conduct]]s (e.g. [[vegan]] conduct by itself or particularly when paired with [[atheism]]), or else have it stolen due to [[intrinsic theft]]. A hero encountering such difficulties can use extrinsic sources of cold resistance temporarily to deal with Asmodeus; heroes that can gain the property through [[crowning]], starting with it or gaining [[experience level]]s (such as [[Valkyrie]]s and [[Monk]]s) will typically have much less to fear.
-As with other covetous monsters, it is best to face Asmodeus while standing on the up stair, either by luring him through a down stair or awakening him using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]]; if necessary, you can [[level teleport]] to another level while he is adjacent, then teleport normally to block the up stair. One of the quickest methods of handling him is to use a [[footrice]] corpse or [[egg]] to instantly [[petrify]] him if the hero has one. Otherwise, a hero can usually triumph with their own good AC combined with solid damage output dealt quickly by blessed and decently-enchanted weapons and high skill level&mdash;as mentioned previously, cold resistance nullifies the majority of his damage, and he will typically try to use up his wand of fire and wand of cold first before resorting directly to his normal claw attack. Be sure to take care of any other demons he summons as quickly as possible, since they include [[horned devil]]s that can use their [[bullwhip]]s to disarm you!
+As with other covetous monsters on [[no-teleport level]]s, it is best to face Asmodeus while standing on the up stair, either by luring him through a down stair or awakening him using a cursed [[potion of invisibility]]; if necessary, you can [[level teleport]] to another level while he is adjacent, then teleport normally to block the up stair. One of the quickest methods of handling him is to use a [[footrice]] corpse or [[egg]] to instantly [[petrify]] him if the hero has one. Otherwise, a hero can usually triumph with their own good AC combined with solid damage output dealt quickly by blessed and decently-enchanted weapons and high skill level&mdash;as mentioned previously, cold resistance nullifies the majority of his damage, and he will typically try to use up his wand of fire and wand of cold first before resorting directly to his normal claw attack. Be sure to take care of any other demons he summons as quickly as possible, since they include [[horned devil]]s that can use their [[bullwhip]]s to disarm you!
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|If Asmodeus observes that you have cold resistance or fire resistance, he will stop using his spell or wands against you accordingly.
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 ==History==
-Asmodeus is introduced along with the other named demons in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], Asmodeus can generate if the <tt>HARD</tt> compile-time option is defined; the option is changed to <tt>INFERNO</tt> in [[NetHack 3.0.6]].<!--move to covetous article: In [[NetHack 3.4.3]], monsters' covetous behavior towards the [[Amulet of Yendor]] could be exploited in [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. By luring a covetous monster like Asmodeus there, he would teleport to the [[high priest]], engage and hopefully kill them, and take the Amulet before warping back to attack you - thus allowing you to obtain the Amulet without leaving the vicinity of the staircase.
+Asmodeus is introduced along with the other named demons in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.0.10]], Asmodeus can generate if the <tt>HARD</tt> compile-time option is defined; the option is changed to <tt>INFERNO</tt> in [[NetHack 3.0.6]].
 ==Origin==
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-[[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Devil_Lords#Asmodeus|Asmodeus]] is probably the second or third most powerful monster in [[dNetHack]], and is certainly the most powerful creature that the character may be forced to confront. This being the case, it is best when exploring [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Branches/Nessus|Nessus]] to check all the perimeter rooms for the true downstairs before checking the center room. He will always demand a bribe of at least 9000 gold, and up to 9999, no matter how much the player has visible.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], Asmodeus is among the most powerful monsters in the game, and will likely be the most powerful monster that the hero must confront&mdash;[[Demogorgon (dNetHack)|Demogorgon]] is one of the few to be definitively stronger, but can be evaded unlike Asmodeus.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==