Dexterity - Revision history

Lightning 11: /* Effects */ Fix typo

2026-01-10T23:59:37Z

‎Effects: Fix typo

Umbire the Phantom: /* Effects */ it still exercises dexterity, which is what the paragraph covers

2025-11-30T06:02:19Z

‎Effects: it still exercises dexterity, which is what the paragraph covers

Tomsod: /* Effects */ there's never enough scrolls to make a difference re: exercise, but a flute is handy for pacifists

2025-11-23T05:46:02Z

‎Effects: there's never enough scrolls to make a difference re: exercise, but a flute is handy for pacifists

Umbire the Phantom: cat

2025-06-26T06:07:34Z

cat

Umbire the Phantom: Undo revision 184390 by YourAdHereCZ (talk) listing actions that exercise dexterity =/= recommending them

2025-02-22T10:32:45Z

Undo revision 184390 by YourAdHereCZ (talk) listing actions that exercise dexterity =/= recommending them

YourAdHereCZ: /* Effects */ reading a scroll of enchant weapon while unarmed just to exercise dexterity is not something a sane person would do, no reason to have it so prominently mentioned

2025-02-22T10:30:52Z

‎Effects: reading a scroll of enchant weapon while unarmed just to exercise dexterity is not something a sane person would do, no reason to have it so prominently mentioned

Umbire the Phantom: ...and finish the import here

2024-09-27T14:59:14Z

...and finish the import here

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2024-06-21T11:39:30Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Exercising and abusing dexterity */ clarify fruit

2023-04-24T10:06:10Z

‎Exercising and abusing dexterity: clarify fruit

Umbire the Phantom: /* Exercising and abusing dexterity */ potholes, organize refsrc some

2023-04-23T17:34:06Z

‎Exercising and abusing dexterity: potholes, organize refsrc some

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 Dexterity has a multitude of effects, of which the most significant is probably that it affects your chance of hitting monsters, whether in melee combat or with a missile or spell.
-There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, reading a non-cursed [[scroll of enchant weapon]] while not wielding a weapon. and playing certain [[musical instrument]]s.
+There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, reading a non-cursed [[scroll of enchant weapon]] while not wielding a weapon, and playing certain [[musical instrument]]s.
 Be aware that dexterity is easy to [[abuse]]. If you are trying to train it up, avoid being [[nutrition#hunger status|satiated]] and do not allow yourself to become [[encumbrance|strained]] or overtaxed. Being [[stunned]], [[paralyzed]], or having [[wounded legs]] is also bad for dexterity.

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 Dexterity has a multitude of effects, of which the most significant is probably that it affects your chance of hitting monsters, whether in melee combat or with a missile or spell.
-There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, and playing certain [[musical instrument]]s.
+There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, reading a non-cursed [[scroll of enchant weapon]] while not wielding a weapon. and playing certain [[musical instrument]]s.
 Be aware that dexterity is easy to [[abuse]]. If you are trying to train it up, avoid being [[nutrition#hunger status|satiated]] and do not allow yourself to become [[encumbrance|strained]] or overtaxed. Being [[stunned]], [[paralyzed]], or having [[wounded legs]] is also bad for dexterity.

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 Dexterity has a multitude of effects, of which the most significant is probably that it affects your chance of hitting monsters, whether in melee combat or with a missile or spell.
-There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, and reading a non-cursed [[Scroll of enchant weapon]] while not wielding a weapon.
+There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, and playing certain [[musical instrument]]s.
 Be aware that dexterity is easy to [[abuse]]. If you are trying to train it up, avoid being [[nutrition#hunger status|satiated]] and do not allow yourself to become [[encumbrance|strained]] or overtaxed. Being [[stunned]], [[paralyzed]], or having [[wounded legs]] is also bad for dexterity.

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 <references/>
 {{nethack-366}}
-[[Category:Your character]]
+[[Category:Attributes]]

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 Dexterity has a multitude of effects, of which the most significant is probably that it affects your chance of hitting monsters, whether in melee combat or with a missile or spell.
-There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by many other actions, such as fighting monsters, disarming traps, or kicking successfully.
+There is no direct way to increase your intrinsic dexterity apart from drinking a blessed [[potion of gain ability]] (or the corresponding [[fountain]] effect) which increases all stats by one. However, there are ways to [[exercise]] it, for example repeatedly picking locks. It is also exercised by fighting monsters, disarming traps, and reading a non-cursed [[Scroll of enchant weapon]] while not wielding a weapon.
 Be aware that dexterity is easy to [[abuse]]. If you are trying to train it up, avoid being [[nutrition#hunger status|satiated]] and do not allow yourself to become [[encumbrance|strained]] or overtaxed. Being [[stunned]], [[paralyzed]], or having [[wounded legs]] is also bad for dexterity.

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 * Being caught in one of the following traps: [[bear trap]]{{refsrc|trap.c|779}}, [[pit]] (spiked or not){{refsrc|trap.c|939}}, paralysis container trap (without free action){{refsrc|trap.c|3745}} or triggering a [[land mine]]{{refsrc|trap.c|1151}}
 * Reading a cursed [[scroll of enchant weapon]], while not wielding a weapon or weapon-tool{{refsrc|wield.c|701}}
 ==References==
 <references/>
 {{nethack-366}}
 [[Category:Your character]]

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 * Playing a [[flute]] or [[harp]] (magic or wooden){{refsrc|music.c|391}}{{refsrc|lock.c|398}}{{refsrc|music.c|437}}{{refsrc|lock.c|445}}
 * Spinning a [[web]], when polymorphed into a spider{{refsrc|polyself.c|841}}
-* Casting the [[haste self]] spell or quaffing a potion of speed{{refsrc|polyself.c|746}}, or breathing the potion's vapors{{refsrc|potion.c|1275}}
+* Casting the {{+ of|haste self}} spell or quaffing a potion of speed{{refsrc|polyself.c|746}}, or breathing the potion's vapors{{refsrc|potion.c|1275}}
 * Gaining intrinsic [[speed]] from a [[wand of speed monster]]{{refsrc|zap.c|2020}}
 * Attempting to disarm a container{{refsrc|trap.c|3512}} or door{{refsrc|trap.c|3574}} trap (whether or not you succeed)

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 * Kicking a fountain{{refsrc|dokick.c|885}}
 * Kicking a sink without hurting your leg{{refsrc|dokick.c|953}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|964}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|976}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|987}}
-* [[Kick]]ing [[fruit]] out of a [[tree]]{{refsrc|dokick.c|917}}
+* [[Kick]]ing food such as [[apple]]s and [[pear]]s out of a [[tree]]{{refsrc|dokick.c|917}}
 * Kicking a closed or locked [[door]]{{refsrc|dokick.c|1044}}
 * Successfully catching a returning [[boomerang]]{{refsrc|dothrow.c|932}}

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 * Trying to move without levitation or flying on the [[Plane of Air]], failing, and getting the "You tumble in place" message{{refsrc|hack.c|908}}
 * Losing intrinsic speed through a monster attack or a [[wand of slow monster]]{{refsrc|mhitu.c|144}}
-* Being hit by a [[paralyzing]] attack, without free action{{refsrc|mhitu.c|1126}} (including a [[gelatinous cube]]'s passive attack, but not a [[floating eye]]'s){{refsrc|uhitm.c|2283}}
+* Being hit by a [[paralyzing]] attack without [[free action]] (including a [[gelatinous cube]]'s passive attack, but not a [[floating eye]]'s){{refsrc|mhitu.c|1126}}{{refsrc|uhitm.c|2283}}
 * Having your leg pricked by a [[xan]]{{refsrc|mhitu.c|1176}}
-* Quaffing a [[potion of paralysis]]{{refsrc|potion.c|608}}, or breathing the potion's vapors{{refsrc|potion.c|1260}}, without [[free action]]
+* Quaffing a [[potion of paralysis]] or breathing the potion's vapors without free action{{refsrc|potion.c|608}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1260}}
 * Breathing the vapors of a [[potion of sleeping]], without free action or [[sleep resistance]]{{refsrc|potion.c|1269}}
 * [[Stoning|Turning to stone]] (once every turn){{refsrc|timeout.c|39}}