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In [[SLASH'EM]], the '''Barbarian''' is one of the [[role]]s from ''[[NetHack]]'' that is available to the [[hero]].

Barbarians can be of [[neutral]] or [[chaotic]] [[alignment]], and can be a [[Human (starting race)|human]], [[Doppelganger (starting race)|doppelganger]], [[Orc (starting race)|orc]], [[Elf (starting race)|elf]], [[Drow (starting race)|drow]], [[Lycanthrope (starting race)|lycanthrope]], or [[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|vampire]].

==Starting equipment==
Each Barbarian starts with the following equipment:{{refsrc|u_init.c|43|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

* Either of these weapon sets (with equal probability):{{refsrc|u_init.c|1039|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
** a +0 [[two-handed sword]] and a +0 [[axe]]
** a +0 [[battle-axe]] and a +0 [[short sword]]
* a +0 [[ring mail]]
* 2-4 [[food ration]]s
* a [[torch]] ({{frac|6}} chance or 16.67%){{refsrc|u_init.c|1044|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

Barbarians know the appearances of all non-[[Magical item|magical]] weapons and armor. Orcish Barbarians receive an [[orcish short sword]] in place of a short sword, [[orcish ring mail]] in place of ring mail, and 2 additional stacks of 1-2 random [[comestible]]s. Elven Barbarians receive an [[elven short sword]] in place of a short sword. Drow Barbarians receive a [[Dark elven short sword (SLASH'EM)|dark elven short sword]] in place of a short sword.

The Barbarian's default starting [[pet]] is a [[little dog]] named Idefix.

==Intrinsics==
Barbarians gain the following intrinsic [[properties]] upon reaching the given [[experience level]]s:{{refsrc|attrib.c|34|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

* Level 1: [[poison resistance]]
* Level 7: [[speed]]
* Level 15: [[stealth]]

==Attributes==
The Barbarian's starting [[attribute]]s are distributed as follows:{{refsrc|role.c|78|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=Bar attributes and distributions}}

{| class="prettytable"
!| Attributes || [[Strength]] || [[Dexterity]] || [[Constitution]] ||[[Intelligence]] || [[Wisdom]] || [[Charisma]] || Remaining
|-
| Minimum attributes || 16 || 15 || 16 || 7 || 7 || 6 || 8
|-
| Distribution percentages || 30% || 20% || 30% || 6% || 7% || 7% ||
|-
| Mean w/ standard deviation || 18/00.89±1.34 || 16.72±1.01 || 17.69±0.59 || 7.60±0.87 || 7.69±0.91 || 6.60±0.87
|}

==Skills==
Barbarians have the following [[skill]]s available to them:{{refsrc|u_init.c|409|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
{{Barbarian skill table (SLASH'EM)}}

Barbarians start with ''Basic'' skill in axe, bare-handed combat, and either short sword or two-handed sword depending on their starting weapons.{{refsrc|weapon.c|1647|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=Set skill for all weapons in inventory to be basic}}

==Special rules==
Barbarians are charged 3 times the normal price when purchasing items from a [[shop]], applied after [[charisma]] adjustments and before additional upcharges for an angry [[shopkeeper]] and/or a purchase made in [[Black market (SLASH'EM)|the black market]].{{refsrc|shk.c|2348|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

The barbarian's attack messages replace most instances of "hit" with "smite" (e.g. "You smite the goblin!"), but this is flavor text with no gameplay effect.

==Rank titles==
The [[status line]] displays one of the following ranks for the corresponding experience levels:{{refsrc|role.c|57|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

*XL 1–2: Plunderer/Plunderess
*XL 3–5: Pillager
*XL 6–9: Bandit
*XL 10–13: Brigand
*XL 14–17: Raider
*XL 18–21: Reaver
*XL 22–25: Slayer
*XL 26–29: Chieftain/Chieftainess
*XL 30: Conqueror/Conqueress

==Gods==
{{main|Religion}}
The Barbarian pantheon is based on [[Wikipedia:Robert E. Howard|Robert E. Howard's]] ''[[Wikipedia:Conan the Barbarian|Conan]]'' mythos.{{refsrc|role.c|67|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Their first [[sacrifice gift]] is [[Cleaver]], and their second sacrifice gift is [[Deathsword]].

* Lawful: [[Mitra]]
* Neutral: [[Crom]]
* Chaotic: [[Set]]

==Quest==
{{main|Barbarian quest}}
The Barbarian's [[Quest]] sees them fight [[Thoth Amon]] for [[The Heart of Ahriman]], an [[artifact]] [[luckstone]]. While carried, it confers [[stealth]] in addition to acting as a luck item like other luckstones, and can be [[invoked]] to toggle controlled [[levitation]], even if already levitating: after invoking this effect, the hero can return to the ground by pressing {{kbd|>}}, or else by dropping or stashing the artifact.

==Strategy==
{{todo|Detail to match other SLASH'EM role strategy sections and distinguish it from those and the strategy for the vanilla article.}}

===Character creation===
A drow Barbarian is an easy race-role combination for SLASH'EM: Barbarians excel at [[bare-handed combat]], and drow fighting bare-handed can put monsters to [[sleep]] - this is an immense boon for the difficult melee environment of the SLASH'EM early game, and should compensate for the lower damage; the starting weapons can be wielded against monsters with [[sleep resistance]]. Since drow are restricted in [[twoweapon]]ing, a good idea is to alternate between the primary weapon and bare-handed combat as needed once the hero has obtained their desired [[artifact]] weapon.

===Early game===
Being overcharged in shops for both their role, combined with their low starting charisma, makes it very difficult for Barbarians to afford most items found in a shop—this is further complicated by changes to the base price of especially-desirable items, including the [[magic lamp]] whose cost is increased to 1000[[zm]]. As a result, barbarians are more likely to struggle with finding a better weapon for fighting monsters than their starting ones, and may have to rely on finding an [[altar]] for sacrifice or [[crowning]] or obtaining a [[wish]]. Fortunately, [[spear]]s are much more common, and can serve as a viable ranged option for Barbarians willing to sacrifice some of their usually-high [[carrying capacity]].

In terms of sacrifice gifts, Cleaver is simply a stronger battle-axe with +3 [[to-hit]] and +6 damage bonuses, while Deathsword is a two-handed sword that has +5 to-hit and deals +14 damage against [[Human (monster attribute)|humans]]. While Cleaver is better for general-purpose combat, Deathsword can be useful as a specialty weapon against early hostiles such as [[mugger]]s and [[Werecreature (SLASH'EM)|werecreatures]], or even against shopkeepers for a particularly [[murder]]ous Barbarian. Unfortunately, Deathsword requires commitment of skill points to two-handed swords, which is typically neglected by players even when starting with one—both weapons are also usually outclassed later on, despite Deathsword's decent range of bonus damage targets that includes [[barracks]] (full of [[soldier]]s and their higher-ups) and even Thoth Amon.

For Barbarians seeking other artifacts, [[Vorpal Blade]] is still respectable for neutral Barbarians, with a flat +5 to-hit bonus and a higher {{frac|10}} chance of [[beheading]] targets. For chaotic Barbarians, [[Stormbringer]] is only slightly stronger than in ''NetHack'' and finds itself outpaced by many other chaotic artifact weapons; its [[level drain]]ing and [[drain resistance]] are still a powerful early-game aid, and drain resistance is of much more relevant throughout SLASH'EM. A spoiled or seasoned player may also try for the [[Bat from Hell]], since Barbarians can reach Skilled in [[club]]s and the flat +3 to-hit and +20 damage bonuses keep it relevant well into the end game. Furthermore, any hero that can perform two-weapon combat is capable of wielding two artifacts should they so desire—note that an offhand Stormbringer will ''remain'' as [[bloodthirsty]] as ever.

==References==
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[[Category:SLASH'EM roles]]

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 In terms of sacrifice gifts, Cleaver is simply a stronger battle-axe with +3 [[to-hit]] and +6 damage bonuses, while Deathsword is a two-handed sword that has +5 to-hit and deals +14 damage against [[Human (monster attribute)|humans]]. While Cleaver is better for general-purpose combat, Deathsword can be useful as a specialty weapon against early hostiles such as [[mugger]]s and [[Werecreature (SLASH'EM)|werecreatures]], or even against shopkeepers for a particularly [[murder]]ous Barbarian. Unfortunately, Deathsword requires commitment of skill points to two-handed swords, which is typically neglected by players even when starting with one&mdash;both weapons are also usually outclassed later on, despite Deathsword's decent range of bonus damage targets that includes [[barracks]] (full of [[soldier]]s and their higher-ups) and even Thoth Amon.
-For Barbarians seeking other artifacts, [[Vorpal Blade]] is still respectable for neutral Barbarians, with a flat +5 to-hit bonus and a higher {{frac|10}} chance of [[beheading]] targets. For chaotic Barbarians, [[Stormbringer]] is only slightly stronger than in ''NetHack'' and finds itself outpaced by many other chaotic artifact weapons; its [[level drain]]ing and [[drain resistance]] are still a powerful early-game aid, and drain resistance is of much more relevance throughout SLASH'EM. A spoiled or seasoned player may also try for the [[Bat from Hell]], since Barbarians can reach Skilled in [[club]]s and the flat +3 to-hit and +20 damage bonuses keep it relevant well into the end game. Furthermore, any hero that can perform two-weapon combat is capable of wielding two artifacts should they so desire&mdash;note that an offhand Stormbringer will ''remain'' as [[bloodthirsty]] as ever.
+For Barbarians seeking other artifacts, [[Vorpal Blade]] is still respectable for neutral Barbarians, with a flat +5 to-hit bonus and a higher {{frac|10}} chance of [[beheading]] targets. For chaotic Barbarians, [[Stormbringer]] is only slightly stronger than in ''NetHack'' and finds itself outpaced by many other chaotic artifact weapons; its [[level drain]]ing and [[drain resistance]] are still a powerful early-game aid, and drain resistance is of much more relevance throughout SLASH'EM. A spoiled or seasoned player may also try for the [[Bat from Hell (SLASH'EM)|Bat from Hell]], since Barbarians can reach Skilled in [[club]]s and the flat +3 to-hit and +20 damage bonuses keep it relevant well into the end game. Furthermore, any hero that can perform two-weapon combat is capable of wielding two artifacts should they so desire&mdash;note that an offhand Stormbringer will ''remain'' as [[bloodthirsty]] as ever.
 ==References==

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 ==Techniques==
-Barbarians can learn the [[disarm]] [[technique]] by reaching Skilled in any weapon, and also gain the following techniques:{{refsrc|tech.c|90|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+Barbarians can learn the [[disarm]] [[technique]] by reaching Skilled in any weapon, and also gain the following techniques at the listed experience levels:{{refsrc|tech.c|90|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
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 In terms of sacrifice gifts, Cleaver is simply a stronger battle-axe with +3 [[to-hit]] and +6 damage bonuses, while Deathsword is a two-handed sword that has +5 to-hit and deals +14 damage against [[Human (monster attribute)|humans]]. While Cleaver is better for general-purpose combat, Deathsword can be useful as a specialty weapon against early hostiles such as [[mugger]]s and [[Werecreature (SLASH'EM)|werecreatures]], or even against shopkeepers for a particularly [[murder]]ous Barbarian. Unfortunately, Deathsword requires commitment of skill points to two-handed swords, which is typically neglected by players even when starting with one&mdash;both weapons are also usually outclassed later on, despite Deathsword's decent range of bonus damage targets that includes [[barracks]] (full of [[soldier]]s and their higher-ups) and even Thoth Amon.
-For Barbarians seeking other artifacts, [[Vorpal Blade]] is still respectable for neutral Barbarians, with a flat +5 to-hit bonus and a higher {{frac|10}} chance of [[beheading]] targets. For chaotic Barbarians, [[Stormbringer]] is only slightly stronger than in ''NetHack'' and finds itself outpaced by many other chaotic artifact weapons; its [[level drain]]ing and [[drain resistance]] are still a powerful early-game aid, and drain resistance is of much more relevant throughout SLASH'EM. A spoiled or seasoned player may also try for the [[Bat from Hell]], since Barbarians can reach Skilled in [[club]]s and the flat +3 to-hit and +20 damage bonuses keep it relevant well into the end game. Furthermore, any hero that can perform two-weapon combat is capable of wielding two artifacts should they so desire&mdash;note that an offhand Stormbringer will ''remain'' as [[bloodthirsty]] as ever.
+For Barbarians seeking other artifacts, [[Vorpal Blade]] is still respectable for neutral Barbarians, with a flat +5 to-hit bonus and a higher {{frac|10}} chance of [[beheading]] targets. For chaotic Barbarians, [[Stormbringer]] is only slightly stronger than in ''NetHack'' and finds itself outpaced by many other chaotic artifact weapons; its [[level drain]]ing and [[drain resistance]] are still a powerful early-game aid, and drain resistance is of much more relevance throughout SLASH'EM. A spoiled or seasoned player may also try for the [[Bat from Hell]], since Barbarians can reach Skilled in [[club]]s and the flat +3 to-hit and +20 damage bonuses keep it relevant well into the end game. Furthermore, any hero that can perform two-weapon combat is capable of wielding two artifacts should they so desire&mdash;note that an offhand Stormbringer will ''remain'' as [[bloodthirsty]] as ever.
 ==References==

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	Barbarians start with ''Basic'' skill in axe, bare-handed combat, and either short sword or two-handed sword depending on their starting weapons.{{refsrc\|weapon.c\|1647\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|comment=Set skill for all weapons in inventory to be basic}}		Barbarians start with ''Basic'' skill in axe, bare-handed combat, and either short sword or two-handed sword depending on their starting weapons.{{refsrc\|weapon.c\|1647\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|comment=Set skill for all weapons in inventory to be basic}}
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		+	Barbarians can learn the [[disarm]] [[technique]] by reaching Skilled in any weapon, and also gain the following techniques:{{refsrc\|tech.c\|90\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
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 * a +0 [[ring mail]]
 * 2-4 [[food ration]]s
-* a [[torch]] ({{frac|6}} chance or 16.67%){{refsrc|u_init.c|1044|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+* a [[Torch (SLASH'EM)|torch]] ({{frac|6}} chance or 16.67%){{refsrc|u_init.c|1044|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 Orcish Barbarians receive an [[orcish short sword]] in place of a short sword, [[orcish ring mail]] in place of ring mail, and 2 additional stacks of 1-2 random [[comestible]]s. Elven Barbarians receive an [[elven short sword]] in place of a short sword. Drow Barbarians receive a [[Dark elven short sword (SLASH'EM)|dark elven short sword]] in place of a short sword.

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 ==Gods==
 {{main|Religion}}
-The Barbarian pantheon is based on [[Wikipedia:Robert E. Howard|Robert E. Howard's]] ''[[Wikipedia:Conan the Barbarian|Conan]]'' mythos.{{refsrc|role.c|67|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Their first [[sacrifice gift]] is [[Cleaver]], and their second sacrifice gift is [[Deathsword]].
+The Barbarian pantheon is based on [[Wikipedia:Robert E. Howard|Robert E. Howard's]] ''[[Wikipedia:Conan the Barbarian|Conan]]'' mythos.{{refsrc|role.c|67|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Their first [[sacrifice gift]] is [[Cleaver]], and their second sacrifice gift is [[Deathsword]] if they are not a human.
 * Lawful: [[Mitra]]

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-Barbarians know the appearances of all non-[[Magical item|magical]] weapons and armor. Orcish Barbarians receive an [[orcish short sword]] in place of a short sword, [[orcish ring mail]] in place of ring mail, and 2 additional stacks of 1-2 random [[comestible]]s. Elven Barbarians receive an [[elven short sword]] in place of a short sword. Drow Barbarians receive a [[Dark elven short sword (SLASH'EM)|dark elven short sword]] in place of a short sword.
+Orcish Barbarians receive an [[orcish short sword]] in place of a short sword, [[orcish ring mail]] in place of ring mail, and 2 additional stacks of 1-2 random [[comestible]]s. Elven Barbarians receive an [[elven short sword]] in place of a short sword. Drow Barbarians receive a [[Dark elven short sword (SLASH'EM)|dark elven short sword]] in place of a short sword.
 The Barbarian's default starting [[pet]] is a [[little dog]] named Idefix.

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 ==Strategy==
-{{todo|Detail to match other SLASH'EM role strategy sections and distinguish it from those and the strategy for the vanilla article.}}
+{{todo|Detail to match the layout of other NetHack/SLASH'EM role strategy sections and distinguish it from those.}}
 ===Character creation===