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Umbire the Phantom: lede

2025-06-26T08:38:24Z

lede

Umbire the Phantom: cat

2025-06-26T06:07:03Z

cat

Umbire the Phantom: history

2025-06-25T01:40:55Z

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Intelligence */ fix hatnote

2025-02-17T06:49:55Z

‎Intelligence: fix hatnote

Umbire the Phantom: move to proper article

2025-02-17T06:49:43Z

move to proper article

Umbire the Phantom: /* Charisma */ same as int

2025-02-11T16:00:11Z

‎Charisma: same as int

Umbire the Phantom: int has its own article now

2025-02-11T15:23:43Z

int has its own article now

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2025-01-18T00:04:06Z

lede

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2024-10-03T06:31:47Z

lede

Umbire the Phantom: proper description and disambiguation, move attribute-specific stuff for SLASH'EM to their articles, version template rules for variant subsections

2024-09-27T14:56:38Z

proper description and disambiguation, move attribute-specific stuff for SLASH'EM to their articles, version template rules for variant subsections

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 {{tocright}}
 {{otheruses|the statistics of the [[hero]]|the various intrinsic and extrinsic qualities of a hero or monster|property}}
-In ''[[NetHack]]'', a [[hero]] has six basic '''attributes''' that determine their levels of ability for each attribute type, as in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. Four of these attributes can be gradually increased by [[exercise]], and all of them can be directly increased through various means.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', a [[hero]] has six basic '''attributes''', also known as '''ability scores''', that determine their levels of ability for each attribute type, as in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. Four of these attributes can be gradually increased by [[exercise]], and all of them can be directly increased through various means.
 ==Strength==

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 <references/>
 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Your character]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:40, 25 June 2025
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	These maxima only apply to your base "naked" attributes. Some magic items, like the [[helm of brilliance]], [[gauntlets of power]] and [[gauntlets of dexterity]], allow you to exceed these limits, up to 25 for all attributes. All attributes have a minimum of 3.		These maxima only apply to your base "naked" attributes. Some magic items, like the [[helm of brilliance]], [[gauntlets of power]] and [[gauntlets of dexterity]], allow you to exceed these limits, up to 25 for all attributes. All attributes have a minimum of 3.
		+
		+	==History==
		+	In [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]] and its derivatives (Hack 1.21, Hack for PDP-11 and PC/IX Hack), and from [[Hack 1.0]] to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the hero only has strength as an attribute—[[NetHack 3.0.0]] introduces the other major attributes.

	==Variants==		==Variants==

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 ==Intelligence==
-{{main|Constitution}}
+{{main|Intelligence}}
 '''Intelligence''' is useful for [[read]]ing [[spellbook]]s, for [[spellcasting]] as certain roles, and for encounters with [[foocubi]]. There are also attacks that can [[drain intelligence]].

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 ===SLASH'EM===
 [[SLASH'EM]] handles several attributes differently compared to ''NetHack'' - see the articles on those attributes for details.
 ===FIQHack===

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 ==Charisma==
-'''Charisma''' is mostly useful for obtaining better prices at [[shop]]s.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2134|nethack=3.6.7}} It also helps with [[foocubus]] encounters, both by increasing the chance of a positive result and by giving more control over whether they remove your armor.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2431|nethack=3.6.7}}
+{{main|Charisma}}
+'''Charisma''' is mostly useful for obtaining better prices at [[shop]]s, though it also has many other effects{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2134|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;one of the more useful effects is influencing [[foocubus]] encounters, both by increasing the chance of a positive result and by giving more control over whether they remove the hero's armor.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2431|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Starting attributes==

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 {{tocright}}
-An '''attribute''' shows some capability of the player. Alternatively, "attribute" may refer to [[property|properties]] divined through [[enlightenment]] or [[death]].
+{{otheruses|the statistics of the [[hero]]|the various intrinsic and extrinsic qualities of a hero or monster|property}}
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', a [[hero]] has six basic '''attributes''' that determine their levels of ability for each attribute type, as in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. Four of these attributes can be gradually increased by [[exercise]], and all of them can be directly increased through various means.
 ==Strength==
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 ==Charisma==
-'''Charisma''' is mostly useful for obtaining better prices at [[shop]]s.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2134|nethack=3.6.6}} It also helps with [[foocubus]] encounters, both by increasing the chance of a positive result and by giving more control over whether they remove your armor.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2431|nethack=3.6.6}}
+'''Charisma''' is mostly useful for obtaining better prices at [[shop]]s.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2134|nethack=3.6.7}} It also helps with [[foocubus]] encounters, both by increasing the chance of a positive result and by giving more control over whether they remove your armor.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2431|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Charisma also has other effects:
-* The chance of successfully [[bribe#Bribing_in_Gehennom|bribing demons]] with less money than they demand.{{refsrc|src/minion.c|304|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* The chance of successfully [[bribe#Bribing_in_Gehennom|bribing demons]] with less money than they demand.{{refsrc|src/minion.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* The amount of gold required to [[bribe#Bribing_the_Yendorian_Army|bribe the Yendorian army]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|372|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* The amount of gold required to [[bribe#Bribing_the_Yendorian_Army|bribe the Yendorian army]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|372|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* The chance of successfully applying a [[saddle]] to a monster.{{refsrc|src/steed.c|94|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* The chance of successfully applying a [[saddle]] to a monster.{{refsrc|src/steed.c|94|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* The initial [[apport]] of new pets is equal to your charisma.{{refsrc|src/dog.c|45|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* The initial [[apport]] of new pets is equal to your charisma.{{refsrc|src/dog.c|45|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Several [[YAFM|messages]] that don't affect game mechanics.{{refsrc|src/dig.c|1362|nethack=3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|826|nethack=3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|751|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Several [[YAFM|messages]] that don't affect game mechanics.{{refsrc|src/dig.c|1362|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|826|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|751|nethack=3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Charisma affects the probability that monsters are affected by [[conflict]].}}
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 ==Starting attributes==
-The player's starting attributes depend on their [[role]] as follows:{{refsrc|src/role.c|54|nethack=3.6.6|comment=base attributes and distributions}}
+The player's starting attributes depend on their [[role]] as follows:{{refsrc|src/role.c|54|nethack=3.6.7|comment=base attributes and distributions}}
 {| class="prettytable"
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-[[SLASH'EM]] handles several attributes differently compared to ''NetHack''.
+[[SLASH'EM]] handles several attributes differently compared to ''NetHack'' - see the articles on those attributes for details.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366|offset=2}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Your character]]