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 [[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any [[item]] (including your hands via {{kbd|-}}, but excluding [[Zorkmid|your wallet contents]]) in a thick layer of grease, using up one charge. Applying a can of grease that is cursed or trying to apply one while [[fumbling]] only has a 50% chance of being successful, and the can will otherwise slip from your grasp and drop to the ground, using up a charge;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2306|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} in addition, applying a cursed can of grease successfully will also give you [[slippery fingers]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2324|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A can of grease can also be used to [[untrap]] [[squeaky board]]s, using up a charge in the process.
-Greased cans can hold a maximum of 50 charges: uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 6-15 charges if there are fewer than 10 charges left and 5-10 charges otherwise.
+Cans of grease can hold a maximum of 50 charges: uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 6-15 charges if there are fewer than 10 charges left and 5-10 charges otherwise.
 ===Greased items===
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 Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that armor: the greased armor has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of protection if it is [[cursed]], and will always protect that body part(s) otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|843|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Grease protection in <code>u_slip_free</code>}} A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, and greased items are not any more difficult for monsters that are [[covetous]] or have theft attacks to steal.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1910|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The <code>MUSE_BULLWHIP</code> case does not check for greased status}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Theft attacks do not check for greased status either}}{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1388|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Covetous theft attacks also don't care if the target item is greased}}
 Greased items may slip when you attempt to [[throw]] them, similar to cursed [[projectile]]s; this will not unweld cursed weapons or other applicable tools. A greased object will also slide further along the floor than normal when [[kick]]ed.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Generation==
-Randomly-generated cans of grease are created with ''d25'' charges, and generate as 90% uncursed, 5% blessed, and 5% cursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|938|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A randomly-generated can of grease is created with up to 25 charges, and cans of grease have a {{frac|9|10}} chance (90%) of generating as uncursed, a {{frac|20}} chance (5%) of generating as blessed, and a {{frac|20}} chance (5%) of generating as cursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|938|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|28fb6fc67b40316356d7c6464e88cb611bf1b60a}}, cans of grease are now generated with 5-25 charges as opposed to 1-25 (d25).}}
+While greased objects are not generated randomly outside of [[bones]] files, [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a greased [[weapon]].
-While greased objects are not generated outside of [[bones]] files, [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a greased [[weapon]].
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|28fb6fc67b40316356d7c6464e88cb611bf1b60a}}, randomly generated cans of grease are created with 5-25 charges.}}
 ==Description==

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 Randomly-generated cans of grease are created with ''d25'' charges, and generate as 90% uncursed, 5% blessed, and 5% cursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|938|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-While greased objects are not generated outside of [[bones]] files, [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a greased [[weapon]].
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|28fb6fc67b40316356d7c6464e88cb611bf1b60a}}, cans of grease are now generated with 5-25 charges as opposed to 1-25 (d25).}}
 ==Description==

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 ==Generation==
-Randomly-generated cans of grease are created with ''d25'' charges, and generate as 90% uncursed, 5% blessed, and 5% cursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|938|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+Randomly-generated cans of grease are created with ''d25'' charges, and generate as 90% uncursed, 5% blessed, and 5% cursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|938|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 While greased objects are not generated outside of [[bones]] files, [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a greased [[weapon]].
 ==Description==
-[[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any [[item]] (including your hands via {{kbd|-}}, but excluding [[Zorkmid|your wallet contents]]) in a thick layer of grease, using up one charge. Applying a can of grease that is cursed or trying to apply one while [[fumbling]] only has a 50% chance of being successful, and the can will otherwise slip from your grasp and drop to the ground, using up a charge;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2306|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} in addition, applying a cursed can of grease successfully will also give you [[slippery fingers]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2324|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} A can of grease can also be used to [[untrap]] [[squeaky board]]s, using up a charge in the process.
+[[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any [[item]] (including your hands via {{kbd|-}}, but excluding [[Zorkmid|your wallet contents]]) in a thick layer of grease, using up one charge. Applying a can of grease that is cursed or trying to apply one while [[fumbling]] only has a 50% chance of being successful, and the can will otherwise slip from your grasp and drop to the ground, using up a charge;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2306|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} in addition, applying a cursed can of grease successfully will also give you [[slippery fingers]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2324|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A can of grease can also be used to [[untrap]] [[squeaky board]]s, using up a charge in the process.
 Greased cans can hold a maximum of 50 charges: uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 6-15 charges if there are fewer than 10 charges left and 5-10 charges otherwise.
 ===Greased items===
-Greased objects are protected from [[erosion|rust and corrosion]], as well as [[water damage]] and [[acid]] damage{{refsrc|src/trap.c|199|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3485|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease and acid}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3541|version=NetHack 3.6.6|name="washoff"|comment=Grease dissolving after stopping water damage.}} - greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution; the grease has no effect on anything that would burn or rot objects.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|169-L178|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=<code>check_grease</code> is set to FALSE for burning and rotting}} After successfully protecting an item from damage, the grease has a 50% chance to wear off. {{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|857|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease wearing off from grabbing}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|306|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease dissolving from rust/corrosion}}<ref name="washoff"/>
+Greased objects are protected from [[erosion|rust and corrosion]], as well as [[water damage]] and [[acid]] damage{{refsrc|src/trap.c|199|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3485|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Grease and acid}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3541|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="washoff"|comment=Grease dissolving after stopping water damage.}} - greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution; the grease has no effect on anything that would burn or rot objects.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|169-L178|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<code>check_grease</code> is set to FALSE for burning and rotting}} After successfully protecting an item from damage, the grease has a {{frac|2}} chance of wearing off. {{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|857|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Grease wearing off from grabbing}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|306|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Grease dissolving from rust/corrosion}}<ref name="washoff"/>
-Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that armor: the greased armor has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of protection if it is [[cursed]], and will always protect that body part(s) otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|843|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease protection in <code>u_slip_free</code>}} A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, and greased items are not any more difficult for monsters that are [[covetous]] or have theft attacks to steal.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1910|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=The <code>MUSE_BULLWHIP</code> case does not check for greased status}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1336|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Theft attacks do not check for greased status either}}{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1388|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Covetous theft attacks also don't care if the target item is greased}}
+Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that armor: the greased armor has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of protection if it is [[cursed]], and will always protect that body part(s) otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|843|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Grease protection in <code>u_slip_free</code>}} A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, and greased items are not any more difficult for monsters that are [[covetous]] or have theft attacks to steal.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1910|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The <code>MUSE_BULLWHIP</code> case does not check for greased status}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1336|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Theft attacks do not check for greased status either}}{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1388|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Covetous theft attacks also don't care if the target item is greased}}
 Greased items may slip when you attempt to [[throw]] them, similar to cursed [[projectile]]s; this will not unweld cursed weapons or other applicable tools. A greased object will also slide further along the floor than normal when [[kick]]ed.
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 ==Variants==
 ===GruntHack===
-In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants slippery fingers as an extrinsic.
+In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants [[slippery fingers]] as an extrinsic.
 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], the [[iron golem]] that can appear in the forest on the [[Ruins of Moria]]'s fifth floor has a {{frac|5}} chance to generate with a a can of grease.
+In [[UnNetHack]], the [[iron golem]] that can appear in the forest on the [[Ruins of Moria]]'s fifth floor has a {{frac|5}} chance of generating with a a can of grease.
 ===xNetHack===
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Tools]]

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 Greased objects are protected from [[erosion|rust and corrosion]], as well as [[water damage]] and [[acid]] damage{{refsrc|src/trap.c|199|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3485|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease and acid}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3541|version=NetHack 3.6.6|name="washoff"|comment=Grease dissolving after stopping water damage.}} - greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution; the grease has no effect on anything that would burn or rot objects.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|169-L178|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=<code>check_grease</code> is set to FALSE for burning and rotting}} After successfully protecting an item from damage, the grease has a 50% chance to wear off. {{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|857|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease wearing off from grabbing}}{{refsrc|src/trap.c|306|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease dissolving from rust/corrosion}}<ref name="washoff"/>
-Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that armor: the greased armor has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of protection if it is [[cursed]], and will always protect that body part(s) otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|843|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease protection in <code>u_slip_free</code>}} A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, and greasing [[quest artifact]]s or the [[Amulet of Yendor]] will not prevent [[covetous]] monsters stealing them from your inventory.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1910|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=The <code>MUSE_BULLWHIP</code> case does not check for greased status}}
+Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that armor: the greased armor has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of protection if it is [[cursed]], and will always protect that body part(s) otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|843|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Grease protection in <code>u_slip_free</code>}} A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, and greased items are not any more difficult for monsters that are [[covetous]] or have theft attacks to steal.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1910|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=The <code>MUSE_BULLWHIP</code> case does not check for greased status}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1336|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Theft attacks do not check for greased status either}}{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1388|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Covetous theft attacks also don't care if the target item is greased}}
 Greased items may slip when you attempt to [[throw]] them, similar to cursed [[projectile]]s; this will not unweld cursed weapons or other applicable tools. A greased object will also slide further along the floor than normal when [[kick]]ed.

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 ==Description==
-[[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any item in a thick layer of grease, and you can also select {{kbd|-}} to grease your hands - doing either will use up one charge. Greased cans can hold a maximum of 50 charges; uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 5-10 charges, or 6-15 if there are fewer than 10 charges left.
+[[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any [[item]] (except [[zorkmid]]s) in a thick layer of grease, and you can also select {{kbd|-}} to grease your hands - doing either will use up one charge. Greased cans can hold a maximum of 50 charges; uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 5-10 charges, or 6-15 if there are fewer than 10 charges left.
 Greased objects are protected from [[erosion]] and [[water damage]]; greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution. Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can also protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that object; if the greased piece of armor is cursed, there is only a {{frac|2|3}} chance that it will protect you.{{refsrc|mhitu.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}

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 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
-ANOINT, v.t.  To grease a king or other great functionary
+ANOINT, v.t.  To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery.
 |[ The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce ]
 }}

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-A '''can of grease''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]], and is used to grease items for various purposes. The [[oilskin cloak]] and [[oilskin sack]] act as "permanently greased" objects.
+A '''can of grease''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]], and is used to '''grease''' items for various purposes. The [[oilskin cloak]] and [[oilskin sack]] act as "permanently greased" objects.
 ==Generation==
 Each can of grease is generated with ''d25'' charges.{{refsrc|mkobj.c|886|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
 ==Description==
 [[Apply]]ing a can of grease can be used to slather any item in a thick layer of grease, and you can also select {{kbd|-}} to grease your hands - doing either will use up one charge. Greased cans can hold a maximum of 50 charges; uncursed [[charging]] adds 1-5 charges, while blessed charging adds 5-10 charges, or 6-15 if there are fewer than 10 charges left.
-Greased objects are protected from [[erosion]] and [[water damage]]; greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution. If the greased object is an outermost layer of armor (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]), it can also protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that object; if the greased piece of armor is cursed, there is only a {{frac|2|3}} chance that it will protect you from grabbing or mind-sucking attacks.{{refsrc|mhitu.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
+Greased objects are protected from [[erosion]] and [[water damage]]; greased containers protect their contents from water damage, and greased [[spellbook]]s, potions and [[scroll]]s are protected from blanking or dilution. Greased armor on the outermost layer (e.g. usually a [[cloak]] or [[helm]]) can also protect against attacks that target body parts covered by that object; if the greased piece of armor is cursed, there is only a {{frac|2|3}} chance that it will protect you.{{refsrc|mhitu.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
-Grease has a 50% chance to wear off after each successful protection.{{refsrc|mhitu.c|781|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=grease wearing off from grabbing}}{{refsrc|trap.c|308|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=grease dissolving from erosion}}{{refsrc|trap.c|3327|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Grease protects everything, even scrolls.}} Greased items may slip when you attempt to [[throw]] them, similar to cursed [[projectile]]s, and will slide further along the floor than normal when [[kicked]]. A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack;{{refsrc|muse.c|1872|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} greasing [[quest artifact]]s or the [[Amulet of Yendor]] will not prevent [[covetous]] monsters from stealing them from your inventory.
+Grease has a 50% chance to wear off after each successful protection.{{refsrc|mhitu.c|781|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=grease wearing off from grabbing}}{{refsrc|trap.c|308|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=grease dissolving from erosion}}{{refsrc|trap.c|3327|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Grease protects everything, even scrolls.}} Greased items may slip when you attempt to [[throw]] them, similar to cursed [[projectile]]s, and will slide further along the floor than normal when [[kick]]ed. A greased weapon has no additional protection from a [[bullwhip]]'s disarm attack, nor does the grease unweld cursed weapons;{{refsrc|muse.c|1872|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} greasing [[quest artifact]]s or the [[Amulet of Yendor]] will not prevent [[covetous]] monsters from stealing them from your inventory.
 Applying a [[cursed]] can of grease has only a 50% chance of being successful and will give you [[slippery fingers]]; the other 50% of the time, the can will slip from your grasp and drop to the ground, using up a charge.{{refsrc|apply.c|2115|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}  Applying a non-cursed can while [[fumbling]] also only works 50% of the time, though it does not spill grease on your hands.
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 ==Strategy==
-Greasing your cloak and helmet is fairly standard strategy for most players; it protects against grabbing from owlbears and [[sea monster]]s among other monsters, and [[mind flayer]]s cannot attach their tentacles to a greased helmet.
+Greasing your cloak and helmet is fairly standard strategy for most players; it protects against grabbing from owlbears and [[sea monster]]s among other monsters, and [[mind flayer]]s cannot attach their tentacles to a greased helmet. It is also common to grease non-oilskin [[sack]]s and containers, particularly a [[bag of holding]], in order to protect their contents. As such, a can of grease is commonly seen in [[ascension kit]]s; greasing other objects such as weapons is fine as long as you do not intend to throw them, while greasing your hands is typically unnecessary.
 When [[wishing]] for an item, "greased" is a property to use for body armor and cloaks; while potions and scrolls typically aren't worth greasing manually, it does no real harm to add a layer of protection by wishing for them greased.
 ==Messages==
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 {{message|Some of the grease gets all over your hands.|You greased an item with a cursed can of grease, and your fingers are now slippery.}}
 {{message|The can of grease slips from your fingers.|The can of grease fell to the ground, either from being cursed or handled while fumbling.}}
 ==Encyclopedia entry==