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Umbire the Phantom: potholes

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Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

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Umbire the Phantom: pothole

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‎Generation: tweaks

Umbire the Phantom: word choice, potholes, etc.

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 * [[dNetHack artifacts#Axe of the Dwarvish Lords|The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]] is a lawful artifact that has +1 [[to-hit]] and deals doubled damage, and grants [[teleport control]] and [[X-ray vision]] to dwarves while wielded. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords can be used as a [[digging tool]], and dwarven heroes can also throw the artifact and have it always return to their hands.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the [[Unholy (property)|unholy]] object property. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow will [[darken]] the area around the hero.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is [[Item size (dNetHack)|huge]] and made of [[Obsidian (material)|obsidian]], and is always generated with the [[Unholy (property)|unholy]] object property. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow will [[darken]] the area around the hero.
 ===SpliceHack===

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    |material=iron
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 A '''battle-axe''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[axe]] [[skill]], and appears as a '''double-headed axe'''  when [[Identification|unidentified]].
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] an axe will produce a battle-axe and vice versa.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] an axe successfully will produce a battle-axe and vice versa.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 * [[dNetHack artifacts#Axe of the Dwarvish Lords|The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]] is a lawful artifact that has +1 [[to-hit]] and deals doubled damage, and grants [[teleport control]] and [[X-ray vision]] to dwarves while wielded. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords can be used as a [[digging tool]], and dwarven heroes can also throw the artifact and have it always return to their hands.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the unholy [[Object properties#dNetHack|object property]]. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow will [[darken]] the area around the hero.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the [[Unholy (property)|unholy]] object property. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow will [[darken]] the area around the hero.
 ===SpliceHack===
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 A battle-axe is always generated on the first floor of the [[Ice Queen's Realm]] at level creation.
-[[Champion (monster)|Aligned champions]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a battle-axe, and [[Flind (EvilHack)|flinds]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of generating with a battle-axe. [[Geryon (EvilHack)|Geryon]] is always generated with a cursed battle-axe that has the [[shock]] [[object property]].
+[[Champion (monster)|Aligned champions]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a battle-axe, and [[Flind (EvilHack)|flinds]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of generating with a battle-axe. [[Geryon (EvilHack)|Geryon]] is always generated with a cursed battle-axe that has the [[shock]] object property.
 A battle-axe can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining an axe and a [[broadsword]]; a [[bardiche]] can be created at a forge by combining a battle-axe and a [[spear]].

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	Like other two-handed weapons, battle axes can become a nuisance when cursed, making them an unpopular choice to use past the [[Game stages#The mid game\|mid-game]]. Though the #[[tip]] command can be used to get [[curse removal]] items out from a carried [[bag]], most heroes will prefer a one-handed and/or curse-resistant weapon to sidestep this problem.		Like other two-handed weapons, battle axes can become a nuisance when cursed, making them an unpopular choice to use past the [[Game stages#The mid game\|mid-game]]. Though the #[[tip]] command can be used to get [[curse removal]] items out from a carried [[bag]], most heroes will prefer a one-handed and/or curse-resistant weapon to sidestep this problem.
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		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|60c1956850179f4860e59957138154ec65255998}}, two-handed weapons gain a {{frac\|2}} [[strength]] bonus when used in melee.}}

	==History==		==History==

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the battle-axe appears as a '''double-bitted axe''' when unidentfied. [[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] [[Noble]]s start the game with a +2 battle-axe.
+In [[dNetHack]], the battle-axe appears as a '''double-bitted axe''' when unidentfied. [[Dwarf Knight]]s and [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] [[Noble]]s start the game with a +2 battle-axe.
 Cleaver is the first sacrifice gift for Barbarians that start the game with a battle-axe. There are a couple of other artifact battle-axes:

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 * [[dNetHack artifacts#Axe of the Dwarvish Lords|The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]] is a lawful artifact that has +1 [[to-hit]] and deals doubled damage, and grants [[teleport control]] and [[X-ray vision]] to dwarves while wielded. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords can be used as a [[digging tool]], and dwarven heroes can also throw the artifact and have it always return to their hands.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the unholy [[Object properties#dNetHack|object property]]. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow creates [[darkness]] around the hero.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the unholy [[Object properties#dNetHack|object property]]. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow will [[darken]] the area around the hero.
 ===SpliceHack===

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 ==Generation==
-[[Barbarian]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting the game with a [[Enchantment|+0]] battle-axe as their starting axe.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|44|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Barbarian initial inventory}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Barbarian inventory substitution; <code>rn2(100)</code> is used rather that <code>rn2(2)</code>}}
+[[Barbarian]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting the game with a [[Enchantment|+0]] battle-axe as their starting axe weapon.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|44|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Barbarian initial inventory}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Barbarian inventory substitution; <code>rn2(100)</code> is used rather that <code>rn2(2)</code>}}
 Battle-axes make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all randomly generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock battle-axes.
-Several monsters can [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] battle axes:
+Several monsters can be [[generated with]] battle axes:
 * [[Ogre (monster class)|Ogres]] have a chance of generating with battle-axes{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|434|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;[[ogre]]s have a {{frac|12}} chance, [[ogre lord]]s have a {{frac|6}} chance, and [[ogre king]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance.

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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Two-handed}}
-Battle-axes are solid early game weapons for their high damage, particularly for weaker roles: while slightly weaker than [[two-handed sword]]s, the are also much lighter, and is easily the better of the two axe weapons overall. In addition to its damage, it can be used to deal with locked [[door]]s, especially for characters that have yet to find an [[unlocking tool]]. As with regular axes, characters will be given an indication if they are chopping at a shop door, which is vague but often sufficient for the player to realize in time and avoid angering the [[shopkeeper]]&mdash;additionally, merely attempting to chop through doors and trees within a [[Minetown]] [[watchman]]'s sight instantly angers them.
+Battle-axes are solid early game weapons for their high damage, particularly for weaker roles: while slightly weaker than [[two-handed sword]]s, the are also much lighter, and is easily the better of the two axe weapons overall. In addition to its damage, it can be used to deal with locked [[door]]s, especially for [[hero]]es that have yet to find an [[unlocking tool]]. As with regular axes, heroes will be given an indication if they are chopping at a shop door, which is vague but often sufficient for the player to realize in time and avoid angering the [[shopkeeper]]&mdash;additionally, merely attempting to chop through doors and trees within a [[Minetown]] [[watchman]]'s sight instantly angers them.
-Like other two-handed weapons, battle axes can become a nuisance when cursed, making them an unpopular choice to use past the [[Game stages#The mid game|mid-game]]. Though the #[[tip]] command can be used to get [[curse removal]] items out from a carried [[bag]], most characters prefer a one-handed and/or curse-resistant weapon to sidestep this problem.
+Like other two-handed weapons, battle axes can become a nuisance when cursed, making them an unpopular choice to use past the [[Game stages#The mid game|mid-game]]. Though the #[[tip]] command can be used to get [[curse removal]] items out from a carried [[bag]], most heroes will prefer a one-handed and/or curse-resistant weapon to sidestep this problem.
 ==History==
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 Cleaver is the first sacrifice gift for Barbarians that start the game with a battle-axe. There are a couple of other artifact battle-axes:
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#Axe of the Dwarvish Lords|The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]] is a lawful artifact that has +1 [[to-hit]] and deals doubled damage, and grants [[teleport control]] and [[X-ray vision]] to dwarves while wielded. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords can be used as a [[digging tool]], and dwarven characters can also throw the artifact and have it always return to their hands.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#Axe of the Dwarvish Lords|The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]] is a lawful artifact that has +1 [[to-hit]] and deals doubled damage, and grants [[teleport control]] and [[X-ray vision]] to dwarves while wielded. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords can be used as a [[digging tool]], and dwarven heroes can also throw the artifact and have it always return to their hands.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the unholy [[Object properties#dNetHack|object property]]. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow creates [[darkness]] around the character.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Heart of Shadow|The Heart of Shadow]] is a chaotic [[intelligent artifact]] that is huge and made of [[obsidian]], and is always generated with the unholy [[Object properties#dNetHack|object property]]. It has +1d20 to-hit and deals +1d10 [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against targets without [[fire resistance]], and grants [[magic resistance]] while carried. [[Invoking]] The Heart of Shadow creates [[darkness]] around the hero.
 ===SpliceHack===
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 ===notdNetHack===
-In [[notdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Marionette, Puppet of Screams|Marionette]] is generated with a battle-axe when summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]].
+In [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], in addition to dNetHack details, [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Marionette, Puppet of Screams|Marionette]] is generated with a battle-axe when summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]].
 ===EvilHack===

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 Battle-axes make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all randomly generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock battle-axes.
-[[Ogre (monster class)|Ogres]] can [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] battle-axes: [[ogre]]s have a {{frac|12}} chance, [[ogre lord]]s have a {{frac|6}} chance, and [[ogre king]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|434|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Several monsters can [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] battle axes:
-A [[strong]] [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a battle-axe, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|521|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for battle-axe in "default" monster weapon generation}} the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is either an [[overlord]] or else is both a lord ''and'' nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.
+* [[Ogre (monster class)|Ogres]] have a chance of generating with battle-axes{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|434|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;[[ogre]]s have a {{frac|12}} chance, [[ogre lord]]s have a {{frac|6}} chance, and [[ogre king]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance.
+* A [[strong]] [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a battle-axe, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|521|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for battle-axe in "default" monster weapon generation}} the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is either an [[overlord]] or else is both a lord ''and'' nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.
-[[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|116}} chance (roughly 0.86%) of generating with a battle-axe before role replacements&mdash;[[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of receiving a battle-axe in place of their initial primary weapon, bringing their odds to roughly 25.6%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|171|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+* [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|116}} chance (roughly 0.86%) of generating with a battle-axe before role replacements&mdash;[[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of receiving a battle-axe in place of their initial primary weapon, bringing their odds to roughly 25.6%.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|171|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==