Cleric (player monster) - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ use different pothole

2026-05-05T04:21:38Z

‎Generation: use different pothole

Umbire the Phantom: NetHack 5 update

2026-05-05T04:20:20Z

NetHack 5 update

Umbire the Phantom: Umbire the Phantom moved page Priest (player monster) to Cleric (player monster) over redirect: NetHack 5 update

2026-05-05T04:08:46Z

Umbire the Phantom moved page Priest (player monster) to Cleric (player monster) over redirect: NetHack 5 update

Umbire the Phantom: citations + SLASH'EM

2025-02-06T06:30:50Z

citations + SLASH'EM

Umbire the Phantom: ditto + wordsmithing

2025-02-04T19:53:37Z

ditto + wordsmithing

Umbire the Phantom: 7

2025-02-04T19:38:15Z

Umbire the Phantom: corrections and touch-ups

2025-02-02T21:25:24Z

corrections and touch-ups

Umbire the Phantom: 7/13

2025-02-02T17:42:35Z

7/13

Umbire the Phantom at 06:56, 21 April 2021

2021-04-21T06:56:22Z

Umbire the Phantom at 16:34, 9 January 2020

2020-01-09T16:34:49Z

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 Clerics are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Cleric hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-An [[Acolyte (monster)|acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a cleric.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An [[Acolyte (quest guardian)|acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a cleric.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Cleric [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Cleric [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Cleric hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue of the appropriate gender behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{monster
-  |symbol={{monsym|priest}}
+  |symbol={{monsym|cleric}}
-  |name=priest / priestess
+  |name=cleric / priest / priestess
   |tile=[[File:Priest.png]][[File:Priestess.png]]
   |difficulty=12
@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
   |align=0
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Priest or Priestess
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Cleric
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 [[Physical damage|physical]]
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A priest or priestess|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}{{attributes|A priest also|male=1|does_too_eat=1}}{{attributes|A priestess also|female=1|does_too_eat=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|A cleric|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2774 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2774]<br>[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2781 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2781]
 }}
-A '''priest''' or '''priestess''', {{monsym|caveman}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The priest and priestesses are [[neutral]] [[player monster]]s corresponding to each gender of a [[Priest]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]].
+Clerics have a single weapon attack.
 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Priests and priestesses are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Priest or Priestess hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Clerics are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Cleric hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-An [[acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a priest or priestess.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+An [[Acolyte (monster)|acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a cleric.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Priest and priestess [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Priest and priestess [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Priest or Priestess hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue of the appropriate gender behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Cleric [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Cleric [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Cleric hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue of the appropriate gender behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
 ===Inventory===
 {{main|Player monster#Inventory}}
-A priest or priestess is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A cleric is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Priests and priestesses always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[mace]] ({{frac|2}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|4}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|4}} chance):{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|165|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Clerics always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[mace]] ({{frac|2}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|4}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|4}} chance):{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|165|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Priests and priestesses generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
+Clerics generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
 * a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, or a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of [[plate mail]] to [[chain mail]], using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
@@ Line 54: / Line 51: @@
 ==Strategy==
-Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, priests and priestesses have a chance of generating with a long sword that is turned into [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not yet generated, which can result in an unexpected and [[YASD|unceremonious]] end to your run.
+Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, clerics have a chance of generating with a long sword that is turned into [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not yet generated, which can result in an unexpected and [[YASD|unceremonious]] end to your run.
 ==History==
-The priest and priestess player monsters are introduced in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
+The cleric player monster is introduced in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.6.7]], including some variants based on those versions, both separate priest and priestess player monsters exist. They are replaced with a singular monster using gendered role names in [[NetHack 5.0.0]] via {{commit|0c3b9642e4207ed3c0b756585b83477f59116305}}.
 ==Messages==
-{{main|Player monster#Messages}}
+{{main|Player monster#Messages|l1=Player monster messages}}
 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
 In [[SLASH'EM]], [[The Guild of Disgruntled Adventurers]] generates a hostile priest and priestess in the main room at level creation.

@@ Line 34: / Line 34: @@
 An [[acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a priest or priestess.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Priest and priestess [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Priest and priestess [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Priest or Priestess hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue of the appropriate gender behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Priest and priestess [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Priest and priestess [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Priest or Priestess hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue of the appropriate gender behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
 ===Inventory===
@@ Line 61: / Line 61: @@
 ==Messages==
 {{main|Player monster#Messages}}
 ==References==

@@ Line 30: / Line 30: @@
 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Priests and priestesses are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Priest hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Priests and priestesses are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Priest or Priestess hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 An [[acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a priest or priestess.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
@@ Line 46: / Line 46: @@
 * a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, or a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of [[plate mail]] to [[chain mail]], using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 * a [[robe]] ({{frac|3|4}} chance), a random cloak ({{frac|7|32}} chance), or no cloak at all;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of oilskin cloak to cloak of displacement, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|454-L474|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|286|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* a [[helm of brilliance]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), a [[helm of telepathy]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), a random [[helm]] ({{frac|7|32}} chance), or no helm at all ({{frac|32}} chance);{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven leather helm to helm of telepathy, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|219|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* a {{frac|3|8}} chance each of a [[helm of brilliance]] or a [[helm of telepathy]], and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random [[helm]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven leather helm to helm of telepathy, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|219|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * a {{frac|7|16}} chance of a random [[shield]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|161|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven shield to shield of reflection, using the standard random generation probabilities}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|221|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|288|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * a pair of [[gauntlets of power]] if their weapon is a [[war hammer]], and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}

@@ Line 30: / Line 30: @@
 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Priests and priestesses are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Priest hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/zap.c|251|nethack=3.6.7|comment=natural shapechangers aren't affected by system shock unless subject to PFSC}}{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Priests and priestesses are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only valid forms for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Priest hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 An [[acolyte]] can [[grow up]] into a priest or priestess.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1012|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
@@ Line 50: / Line 50: @@
 * a pair of [[gauntlets of power]] if their weapon is a [[war hammer]], and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[boots]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of low boots to levitation boots, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 ==Strategy==

← Older revision	Revision as of 04:08, 5 May 2026
(No difference)

@@ Line 25: / Line 25: @@
 A '''priest''' or '''priestess''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[priest]] [[role]].
-== Generation ==
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Priests are now referred to as "clerics".}}
 {{main|Player monster#Generation}}
@@ Line 36: / Line 37: @@
 Most priests or priestesses encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume their form.
-=== Equipment ===
+===Equipment===
 {{main|Player monster#Equipment}}
-A priest or priestess on the Astral Plane will carry either a [[mace]] (50%), a [[long sword]] (25%) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon (25%). The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between  +4 and +8, and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each. There is a 50% chance that the weapon will be made into an [[artifact]] of the same type, if possible.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+A priest or priestess on the Astral Plane will carry either a [[mace]] (50%), a [[long sword]] (25%) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon (25%). The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between +4 and +8, and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each. There is a 50% chance that the weapon will be made into an [[artifact]] of the same type, if possible.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
-Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, priests and priestesses will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, a randomly generated [[ascension kit]] containing various pieces of [[armor]] as well as a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and other items. In the [[ascension kit]], the random [[cloak]] will be changed to a [[robe]] (3/4 chance), the random [[helm|headgear]] will be changed to a [[helm of brilliance]] (3/8 chance) or to a [[helm of telepathy]] (3/8 chance), a [[shield]] will be included only 7/16 of the time (for most classes it is 7/8), and [[dragon scale mail]] will be replaced by other [[body armor]] half the time.
+In the [[ascension kit]], the random [[cloak]] will be changed to a [[robe]] (3/4 chance),{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|217|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} the random [[helm|headgear]] will be changed to a [[helm of brilliance]] (3/8 chance) or to a [[helm of telepathy]] (3/8 chance),{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} a [[shield]] will be included only 7/16 of the time (compared to 7/8 for most roles),{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|221|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} and [[dragon scale mail]] will be replaced by other [[body armor]] half the time.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
 == References ==
@@ Line 48: / Line 51: @@
 [[Category:Player monsters]]
-{{nethack-364}}
+{{nethack-366}}

@@ Line 30: / Line 30: @@
 Like other player monsters, priests and priestesses are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen.
-No priests or priestesses are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appears among the hostile player monsters generated there.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref> [[Acolytes]] can also [[grow up]] to become priests.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|966|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
+No priests or priestesses are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appears among the hostile player monsters generated there.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref> [[Acolytes]] found in the [[priest quest]] can also [[grow up]] to become priests.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|966|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
 Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a priest or priestess while [[confused]] will summon a number of priests or priestesses, although they won't have their usual equipment. Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead priest or priestess left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster. Priest and priestess corpses are not found in the [[Valley of the Dead]],{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|76|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} except possibly in the graveyards, and a statue of a priest or priestess may appear on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1896|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}.