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Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

2026-04-20T01:07:42Z

potholes et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: word choice

2025-10-07T19:33:27Z

word choice

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2025-08-28T05:04:19Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: gen, *dnh

2025-03-05T06:46:02Z

gen, *dnh

Umbire the Phantom: cat

2024-09-24T14:38:24Z

cat

Furey: /* TNNT (the game) */ delete tangential information about TNNT. deathmatch covers this.

2024-06-20T02:02:18Z

‎TNNT (the game): delete tangential information about TNNT. deathmatch covers this.

Furey: Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

2024-06-18T11:11:25Z

Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

Furey: "The November NetHack Tournament" -> "TNNT (the game)"

2024-06-14T23:46:31Z

"The November NetHack Tournament" -> "TNNT (the game)"

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ rephrase also

2024-04-26T00:33:14Z

‎Generation: rephrase also

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ correction

2024-04-26T00:32:28Z

‎Generation: correction

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 A '''dart''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Darts are hand-[[thrown]] [[stackable]] [[projectile]]s that are the most common type of [[ranged weapon]], and are made of [[iron]].
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 [[Tourist]]s start with a stack of {{rn1|20|21}} +2 darts.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|143|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|768|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Stacks of darts make up {{frac|3|50}} (6%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock darts. Randomly generated darts have a {{frac|100}} chance of generating as [[poisoned]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|813|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Stacks of darts make up {{frac|3|50}} (6%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock darts. Randomly generated darts have a {{frac|100}} chance of generating as [[Poisoned weapon|poisoned]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|813|nethack=3.6.7}}
 [[Kobold (monster class)|Kobolds]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[monster starting inventory|generating with]] a stack of {{rn1|12|3}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|456|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Ninja]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with {{rn1|6|6}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 A [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a stack of 3-14 darts, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|523|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for darts in "default" monster weapon generation}}
-A [[dart trap]] will shoot a dart at any monster or character that steps on their square until they run out of darts, and [[untrap]]ping them produces 50&minus;[[rnl]](50) darts.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4252|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A [[dart trap]] will shoot a dart at any monster or character that steps on their square until they run out of darts, and [[untrapping]] them produces 50&minus;[[rnl]](50) darts, with a chance of the dart(s) being poisoned in both instances.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4252|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Dart skill==
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 Because of their initial low damage and high chance of breakage, [[dagger]]s or an [[aklys]] are generally preferable over darts as the primary ranged weapon in the early game. However, darts are also incredibly common and light compared to daggers, and do not require a launcher unlike [[arrow]]s or [[crossbow bolt]]s; they can also be made more damaging through various methods, and most characters can make use of darts as secondary or disposable projectiles, particularly against [[sessile]] monsters. With high Luck and enchantment, a stack of darts can last through a significant portion of the game.
-Tourists in particular should manage their starting darts carefully as they work their way to a viable weapon and set of armor, and can then use the darts as a supplement - Tourists are unrestricted in every skill ''except'' clubs, though they can still make some use of an early aklys. A stack of enchanted and poisoned darts thrown at Skilled or better is also enough to bring down their [[quest nemesis]], the [[Master of Thieves]], with relative ease.
+Tourists in particular should manage their starting darts carefully as they work their way to a viable weapon and set of armor, and can then use the darts as a supplement&mdash;Tourists are unrestricted in every skill ''except'' clubs, though they can still make some use of an early aklys. A stack of enchanted and poisoned darts thrown at Skilled or better is also enough to bring down their [[quest nemesis]], the [[Master of Thieves]], with relative ease.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-[[SLASH'EM]] adds the [[spoon]], a [[weapon-tool]] that uses the dart skill and is only generated as the [[base item]] for [[Houchou]] - obtaining Houchou as a sacrifice gift will unrestrict the dart skill.
+[[SLASH'EM]] adds the [[spoon]], a [[weapon-tool]] that uses the dart skill and is only generated as the [[base item]] for [[Houchou]]&mdash;obtaining Houchou as a sacrifice gift will unrestrict the dart skill.
 ===dNetHack===
 [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]] add the [[Spike (dNetHack)|spike]] as a weapon that uses the dart skill. [[Samurai/dNetHack|Samurai]] refer to darts as '''bo-shuriken'''.
-[[Spirits (dNetHack)#Enki, God of the First City|Enki]] is a spirit that grants skill in darts while bound.
+[[Enki]] is a spirit that grants skill in darts while bound.
 [[Maid]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a stack of darts.

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-A '''dart''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Darts are hand-[[thrown]] [[projectile]]s that are the most common type of [[ranged weapon]], and are made of [[iron]].
+A '''dart''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Darts are hand-[[thrown]] [[stackable]] [[projectile]]s that are the most common type of [[ranged weapon]], and are made of [[iron]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Description==
-Darts are ineffective in melee, and must be used by throwing or [[firing]] them. Like some other missile weapons, they can misfire if cursed, gain bonuses from a character's [[strength]], and have a chance to [[mulch]] upon hitting a monster, based on [[enchantment]], [[beatitude]] and [[Luck]].{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1101|nethack=3.6.7|comment=damage bonus from strength}} [[Dipping]] darts in a [[potion of sickness]] will poison them, adding +d6 damage and a {{frac|10}} chance of [[instadeath]] per hit against monsters without [[poison resistance]].
+Darts are ineffective in melee, and must be used by throwing or [[firing]] them. Like some other missile weapons, they can misfire if cursed, gain bonuses from a character's [[strength]], and have a chance of [[mulching]] upon hitting a monster based on their [[enchantment]], their [[beatitude]] and the hero's [[luck]].{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1101|nethack=3.6.7|comment=damage bonus from strength}} [[Dipping]] darts in a [[potion of sickness]] will poison them, adding +d6 damage and a {{frac|10}} chance of [[instadeath]] per hit against monsters without [[poison resistance]].
 ==Strategy==

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 * 2 darts can be combined with 2 [[orcish arrow]]s or [[elven arrow]]s to create a knife.
-* 2 darts can be combined with an [[iron chain]] to create 10-15 [[bullet]]s.
+* 2 darts can be combined with an [[iron chain]] to create 10-15 [[Bullet (SLASH'EM)|bullets]].
 ==External links==

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 [[Tourist]]s start with a stack of {{rn1|20|21}} +2 darts.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|143|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|768|nethack=3.6.7}}
-In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapon outlets can sell darts. Randomly generated darts can be generated as [[poison]]ed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|803|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Stacks of darts make up {{frac|3|50}} (6%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can stock darts. Randomly generated darts have a {{frac|100}} chance of generating as [[poisoned]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|813|nethack=3.6.7}}
 [[Kobold (monster class)|Kobolds]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[monster starting inventory|generating with]] a stack of {{rn1|12|3}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|456|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Ninja]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with {{rn1|6|6}} darts.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}
-A [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a stack of 3-14 darts, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[M2_LORD|lord]] or [[nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[M2_PRINCE|overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|523|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for darts in "default" monster weapon generation}}
+A [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a stack of 3-14 darts, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] or [[Nasty (monster attribute)|nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|523|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for darts in "default" monster weapon generation}}
 A [[dart trap]] will shoot a dart at any monster or character that steps on their square until they run out of darts, and [[untrap]]ping them produces 50&minus;[[rnl]](50) darts.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4252|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ===dNetHack===
-[[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]] add the [[Spike (dNetHack)|spike]] as a weapon that uses the dart skill. Darts are added to [[Samurai#dNetHack|the expanded list]] of [[Samurai#Japanese names for items|Japanese item names]], and appear as '''bo-shuriken'''.
+[[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]] add the [[Spike (dNetHack)|spike]] as a weapon that uses the dart skill. [[Samurai/dNetHack|Samurai]] refer to darts as '''bo-shuriken'''.
 [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Enki, God of the First City|Enki]] is a spirit that grants skill in darts while bound.

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−	~~===TNNT (the game)===~~
−	In [[TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent will always generate with a blessed and erodeproof stack of 20-29 +4 or +5 darts if they represent a character that is a [[Healer (player monster)\|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)\|priest]], [[Tourist (player monster)\|tourist]], or [[Wizard (player monster)\|wizard]].

	===EvilHack===		===EvilHack===

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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent will always generate with a blessed and erodeproof stack of 20-29 +4 or +5 darts if they represent a character that is a [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]], [[Tourist (player monster)|tourist]], or [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]].
+In [[TNNT (the game)]], the [[deathmatch]] opponent will always generate with a blessed and erodeproof stack of 20-29 +4 or +5 darts if they represent a character that is a [[Healer (player monster)|healer]], [[Priest (player monster)|priest]], [[Tourist (player monster)|tourist]], or [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]].
 ===EvilHack===

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 A [[humanoid]] monster with a weapon attack, the ability to wield weapons and no other ruleset governing its monster starting inventory has a chance of generating with a stack of 3-14 darts, unless they are being generated on the [[Rogue level]]: the base odds are {{frac|14}} for normal monsters, {{frac|12}} for a monster that is a [[M2_LORD|lord]] or [[nasty]], {{frac|10}} for a monster that is an [[M2_PRINCE|overlord]] or both a lord and nasty, and {{frac|8}} for a monster that is both nasty and an overlord.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|523|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Case for darts in "default" monster weapon generation}}
-[[Dart trap]]s will shoot a dart at a monster or character that steps on their square, and untrapping them produces 50&minus;[[rnl]](50) darts.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4241|nethack=3.6.7}}
+[[Dart trap]]s will shoot a dart at a monster or character that steps on their square, and untrapping them produces 50&minus;[[rnl]](50) darts.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4252|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Dart skill==