Bullwhip - Revision history

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2025-02-22T01:00:27Z

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2025-02-20T09:45:13Z

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2025-02-20T09:39:04Z

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YourAdHereCZ: /* Generation */ this new upcoming change on Leash applies to Bullwhip as well, copying over

2025-02-20T09:18:42Z

‎Generation: this new upcoming change on Leash applies to Bullwhip as well, copying over

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit, updating, detailing

2024-12-30T03:51:34Z

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 [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|580}} chance (~0.17%) of generating with a bullwhips as their initial weapon before role-based replacements{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} to get a random weapon - the designated range of objects covers weapons from the spear to the bullwhip inclusively in <tt>objects.c</tt>, and uses normal generation odds}}&mdash;player monster [[Archeologist (player monster)|archeologists]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of forcing a bullwhip as their melee weapon{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|165|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Archeologist quest]] leader [[Lord Carnarvon]] generates with a +4 bullwhip.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}&ndash;which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]]&ndash;the [[Archeologist quest]] leader [[Lord Carnarvon]] generates with a +4 bullwhip.
-Per {{commit|9e666b75f63eca7e537f55ed8c02ce31ef9434f0}}, [[rope golem]]s that are killed can leave behind 2-3 items that each have a {{frac|2}} chance of being a bullwhip as a special [[death drop]].}}
 ==Whip skill==

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 ==Description==
-A bullwhip is ineffective against [[thick-skinned]] monsters, dealing only 1 damage, and can be [[applied]] by a [[hero]] to snap it in a direction and perform a number of special tricks:{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2635|nethack=3.6.7|comment=function use_whip}}
+A bullwhip is ineffective against [[thick-skinned]] monsters, dealing only 1 damage, and can be [[applied]] by a [[hero]] to snap it in a direction and perform a number of special tricks:{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2635|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>use_whip()</tt> function}}
 * Attack a monster normally.
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 * Wrap around [[furniture]], a [[boulder]], or a [[large]] monster to pull themselves out of a [[pit]].
-The success of these tricks depends on the hero's [[dexterity]], whether they are an [[Archaeologist]], and whether they are [[fumbling]]. A hero who is not an Archaeologist must have a dexterity higher than 14 to be considered proficient - whip tricks will always fail unless the hero is proficient.
+The success of these tricks depends on the hero's [[dexterity]], whether they are an [[Archaeologist]], and whether they are [[fumbling]]. A hero who is not an Archaeologist must have a dexterity higher than 14 to be considered proficient&mdash;whip tricks will always fail unless the hero is proficient.
 ''NetHack'' makes the following assumptions to determine what to do when a whip is applied:

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 [[Archeologist]]s start each game with a +2 bullwhip.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|29|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Bullwhips are quite rare, making up {{frac|500}} (0.2%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can sell bullwhips.
+Bullwhips are quite rare, making up {{frac|500}} (0.2%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock bullwhips.
 [[Balrog]]s are [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a bullwhip, and [[horned devil]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) of being generated with a bullwhip.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|490|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|497|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 Applying a bullwhip down towards an item while the hero is [[riding]] or [[levitating]] has a [[luck]]-based chance of picking it up off the floor, including out of a [[pool]] or [[moat]] of water or [[lava]] if applicable. When applying a whip downwards while riding a steed, there is always a 20-33% chance of hitting the steed instead.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2698|nethack=3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Snagging items from the bottom of water or lava using a bullwhip is no longer possible, and in the case of lava can burn or even destroy the whip.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|ff483694af2cc02c49602656e4af542e68a1df82}}, snagging items from the bottom of water or lava using a bullwhip is no longer possible, and in the case of lava can burn or even destroy the whip.}}
 ===Riding===

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 {{message|Why beat a dead horse?|You applied a bullwhip downwards while flying or levitating, on a square containing a [[horse]] corpse.}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The "dead horse" message is given for [[pony]] and [[warhorse]] corpses as well.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|6f569f0a27b039237cab62f4f4a46f31bea47ed5}}, the "dead horse" message is given for [[pony]] and [[warhorse]] corpses as well.}}
 ==Variants==

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 An Archeologist [[wielding]] a bullwhip will not fall through [[trap door]]s, though objects on the trap door's square can still fall through.{{refsrc|trap.c|359|version=SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2}}
-Bullwhips tend to see more use in SLASH'EM - players with powerful humanoid pets will want to enchant that pet's weapon so that it can take on late-game foes that [[Need +x weapon to hit|need enchanted weapons of a certain level to hit]]. Additionally, [[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|vampire]] heroes will want a bullwhip and a source of levitation to retrieve items in moats or pits.
+Bullwhips tend to see more use in SLASH'EM: heroes with powerful humanoid pets will want to enchant that pet's weapon so that it can take on late-game foes that [[Need +x weapon to hit|need enchanted weapons of a certain level to hit]]&mdash;this does not work for [[minion]]s, who will not pick up or equip any items outside of the ones they are generated with. Additionally, [[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|vampire]] heroes can use bullwhips and a source of levitation to retrieve items in moats or pits.
 ====Messages====
 {{message|But thanks to your trusty whip ... You don't fall in.|A trap door opened under you, but you were an Archeologist wielding a bullwhip, preventing you from falling through.}}
 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], an archeologist [[corpse]] can sometimes be found under a boulder trap, and may be accompanied by the former adventurer's bullwhip.
+In [[UnNetHack]], an archeologist [[corpse]] that is generated along with a [[rolling boulder trap]] has a chance of generating a bullwhip atop the corpse.
 [[Durin's Bane (UnNetHack)|Durin's Bane]] is always generated with an uncursed fireproof bullwhip that has an enchantment of up to +7.
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 In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Zookeeper]] starts each game with a +1 bullwhip.
-[[Liontamer]] is an artifact bullwhip that has +5 to-hit and +8 damage versus [[feline]]s and acts as the first [[sacrifice gift]] for Zookeepers.
+[[Liontamer]] is an artifact bullwhip that has +5 to-hit and +8 damage versus [[feline]]s, and acts as the first [[sacrifice gift]] for Zookeepers.
 ===Hack'EM===

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	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|As part of {{commit\|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Archeologist quest]] leader [[Lord Carnarvon]] generates with a +4 bullwhip.}}		{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|As part of {{commit\|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Archeologist quest]] leader [[Lord Carnarvon]] generates with a +4 bullwhip.}}
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		+	{{upcoming\|3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|9e666b75f63eca7e537f55ed8c02ce31ef9434f0}}, [[rope golem]]s that are killed can leave behind 2-3 items that each have a {{frac\|2}} chance of being a bullwhip as a special [[death drop]].}}

	==Whip skill==		==Whip skill==