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Umbire the Phantom: detailing

2026-07-20T21:54:28Z

detailing

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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 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.		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 (command)\|kicked]].

	==Strategy==		==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. It is also common to grease non-oilskin [[sack]]s and containers, particularly a [[bag of holding]], in order to protect their contents. Greasing other objects such as weapons is fine as long as you do not intend to throw them, while greasing your hands or most other items is typically unnecessary; for [[illiterate]] [[conduct]] play, grease is one of the few options you have to protect weapons and armor against erosion.		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 and [[master 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. Greasing other objects such as weapons is fine as long as you do not intend to throw them, while greasing your hands or most other items is typically unnecessary; for [[illiterate]] [[conduct]] play, grease is one of the few options you have to protect weapons and armor against erosion.

	It is common to request an item as greased when [[wishing]] - though this seems most useful for body armor and cloaks, potions and scrolls are also worth wishing for as greased, which adds a layer of protection in the event any mishaps occur between obtaining them and their use case coming into play.		It is common to request an item as greased when [[wishing]]—though this seems most useful for body armor and cloaks, potions and scrolls are also worth wishing for as greased, which adds a layer of protection in the event any mishaps occur between obtaining them and their use case coming into play.

	While a can of grease is commonly used in preparing [[ascension kit]]s, it may or may not be part of one itself - this depends on how many charges are left in the can and how frequently applied grease ends up wearing off.		While a can of grease is commonly used in preparing [[ascension kit]]s, it may or may not be part of one itself: this depends on how many charges are left in the can and how frequently applied grease ends up wearing off, as well as the availability of wishes (since the wished item will usually be greased as above).

	==History==		==History==
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	{{message\|The grease wears off.\|A piece of armor is no longer greased.}}		{{message\|The grease wears off.\|A piece of armor is no longer greased.}}
	{{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\|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.}}		{{message\|The can of grease slips from your fingers.\|The can of grease fell to the ground, either from applying the can while it was cursed or the hero was fumbling.}}

	==Variants==		==Variants==
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	===UnNetHack===		===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 of generating 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 can of grease in its inventory.

	===xNetHack===		===xNetHack===

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ word choice

2025-05-06T23:55:02Z

Description: word choice

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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.		[[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===		===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 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.		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==		==Strategy==

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ follow-up

2025-02-23T17:19:35Z

Generation: follow-up

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	==Generation==		==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==		==Description==

YourAdHereCZ: /* Generation */ add commit to upcoming

2025-02-23T15:23:17Z

Generation: add commit to upcoming

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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}}		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).}}

			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==		==Description==

Umbire the Phantom: chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + refsrc + ver + pothole

2023-10-29T07:18:46Z

chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + refsrc + ver + pothole

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	==Generation==		==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]].		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==		==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 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 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.		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==		==Variants==
	===GruntHack===		===GruntHack===
	In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants slippery fingers as an extrinsic.		In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants [[slippery fingers]] as an extrinsic.

	===UnNetHack===		===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===		===xNetHack===
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	==References==		==References==
	<references/>		<references/>
	{{nethack-~~366~~}}		{{nethack-367}}
	[[Category:Tools]]		[[Category:Tools]]

Umbire the Phantom: properly cite that theft attacks period don't care about greased status

2022-12-20T22:13:52Z

properly cite that theft attacks period don't care about greased status

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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 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.		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.

Umbire the Phantom: Update refsrc, rewrite and reorg

2022-12-20T21:51:17Z

Update refsrc, rewrite and reorg

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	==Generation==		==Generation==
	~~Each can~~ of grease ~~is generated~~ with ''d25'' charges.{{refsrc\|mkobj.c\|~~886~~\|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}		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}}

	~~Greased~~ objects are not ~~randomly~~ generated, ~~but~~ [[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]].

	==Description==		==Description==
	[[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~~.		[[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.

	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}}~~		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.

	~~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.~~		===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"/>

	~~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~~.		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}}

	~~A can of grease can be used~~ to [[~~untrap~~]] [[~~squeaky board~~]]s.		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==		==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. 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.		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. Greasing other objects such as weapons is fine as long as you do not intend to throw them, while greasing your hands or most other items is typically unnecessary; for [[illiterate]] [[conduct]] play, grease is one of the few options you have to protect weapons and armor against erosion.

	~~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~~.		It is common to request an item as greased when [[wishing]] - though this seems most useful for body armor and cloaks, potions and scrolls are also worth wishing for as greased, which adds a layer of protection in the event any mishaps occur between obtaining them and their use case coming into play.

			While a can of grease is commonly used in preparing [[ascension kit]]s, it may or may not be part of one itself - this depends on how many charges are left in the can and how frequently applied grease ends up wearing off.

	==History==		==History==
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	==Variants==		==Variants==
			===GruntHack===
			In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants slippery fingers as an extrinsic.

	===UnNetHack===		===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 to generate with a a can of grease.

	===xNetHack===		===xNetHack===
	In [[xNetHack]], cans of grease ~~are~~ [[plastic]].		In [[xNetHack]], cans of grease have a base material of [[plastic]] rather than iron.

	~~===GruntHack===~~
	~~In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants slippery fingers as an extrinsic~~.

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	==Description==		==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}}		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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	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.
	already sufficiently slippery.
	\|[ The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce ]		\|[ 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==		==Generation==
	Each can of grease is generated with ''d25'' charges.{{refsrc\|mkobj.c\|886\|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}		Each can of grease is generated with ''d25'' charges.{{refsrc\|mkobj.c\|886\|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}

			Greased objects are not randomly generated, but [[player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac\|3}} chance of generating with a greased [[weapon]].

	==Description==		==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 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.		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==		==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.		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.

			==History==
			The can of grease first appears in [[NetHack 3.1.0]].

	==Messages==		==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\|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.}}		{{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.}}

			==Variants==
			===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.

			===xNetHack===
			In [[xNetHack]], cans of grease are [[plastic]].

			===GruntHack===
			In [[GruntHack]], wearing greased gloves grants slippery fingers as an extrinsic.

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