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J593: clarify BUC status of blanked scrolls post-dip

2025-05-16T21:44:41Z

clarify BUC status of blanked scrolls post-dip

Aximili: add upcoming #dip effect

2024-08-18T15:56:05Z

add upcoming #dip effect

Actual-nh: /* Dipping examples */ BUC link

2021-01-07T18:43:32Z

‎Dipping examples: BUC link

Ardub23: Minor cleanup and rewording, capitalization fixes, formatting improvements

2021-01-07T00:22:23Z

Minor cleanup and rewording, capitalization fixes, formatting improvements

Winny: /* Messages */ message for dipping poisoned items into healing

2018-01-01T23:08:59Z

‎Messages: message for dipping poisoned items into healing

Nethacker: /* Dipping Examples */

2016-07-17T19:08:26Z

‎Dipping Examples

Darth l33t: alchemy in 3.6.0

2015-12-13T21:55:34Z

alchemy in 3.6.0

220.255.1.145: /* Fountains and Pools */

2011-12-01T13:37:49Z

‎Fountains and Pools

220.255.1.83: Capitalization!

2011-05-31T08:07:04Z

Capitalization!

FJH: Order is important.

2010-10-01T01:41:07Z

Order is important.

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	==Dipping examples==		==Dipping examples==
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		+	Dipping a scroll into a water blanks it. It retains its BUC status.

	Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of [[BUC\|blessing]] an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient). Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will make a blessed object uncursed, and will curse an uncursed object.		Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of [[BUC\|blessing]] an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient). Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will make a blessed object uncursed, and will curse an uncursed object.

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	When performing [[alchemy]], only 2–9 of the dipped potions (determined randomly) will actually be affected. Other forms of dipping, e.g. blessing items with holy water (even stacks of potions), will work on the entire stack.		When performing [[alchemy]], only 2–9 of the dipped potions (determined randomly) will actually be affected. Other forms of dipping, e.g. blessing items with holy water (even stacks of potions), will work on the entire stack.
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		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|3fac63749a399f9fadfecce7ccd6599efdba0866}}, it is possible to dip an object into a [[sink]] or wash your hands in a sink.}}

	==Fountains and pools==		==Fountains and pools==

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 ==Dipping examples==
-Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of blessing an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient). Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will remove blessed status (to uncursed) from an object, and will curse an uncursed object.
+Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of [[BUC|blessing]] an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient). Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will make a blessed object uncursed, and will curse an uncursed object.
 Dipping a stack of projectiles ([[dart]]s, [[arrow]]s, or [[crossbow bolt]]s) into a [[potion of sickness]] will poison the stack.

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-'''#dip''' is an [[extended command]] used to dip one object into another. It is usually used to dip something (for example [[unicorn horn]]) into a potion, although you can also dip objects into [[fountain]]s and [[pool]]s of water. The most general purpose for dipping into fountains and pools is to blank scrolls and spellbooks for [[scroll of blank paper]] or [[spellbook of blank paper]], and to dilute potions (by dipping once) or creating a [[potion of water]] (by dipping a diluted potion again).
+'''#dip''' is an [[extended command]] used to dip one object into another. It is usually used to dip something (for example [[unicorn horn]]) into a potion, although you can also dip objects into [[fountain]]s and [[pool]]s of water. The most general purpose for dipping into fountains and pools is to turn scrolls and spellbooks into [[blank scroll]]s and [[blank spellbook]]s, and to dilute potions (by dipping once) or create [[potions of water]] (by dipping a diluted potion again).
-The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped ''then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped ''object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into ''object, or risk its destruction if a [[fountain]]. Order is important.
+The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped'', then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped'' object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into'' object, or risk its destruction if a [[fountain]]. Order is important.
-When performing [[alchemy]], only 2-9 of the dipped potions (determined randomly) will actually be affected. Other forms of dipping, e.g. blessing items with holy water (even stacks of potions), will work on the entire stack.
+When performing [[alchemy]], only 2–9 of the dipped potions (determined randomly) will actually be affected. Other forms of dipping, e.g. blessing items with holy water (even stacks of potions), will work on the entire stack.
-==Fountains and Pools==
+==Fountains and pools==
-In the early game, dipping into fountains to dilute potions, or to blank scrolls and spellbooks, is the most common method. However fountains, unlike pools of water, eventually dry out. To dip into a pool, you need either [[water walking boots]], to be flying, or [[riding]] a flying mount. [[Levitation]] won't let you reach the pool. While generally safer than [[quaff]]ing from a fountain, dipping can still cause certain effects from [[fountain]]s, some negative. The safest way is to dig down on a fountain and take a bath in the resulting pools. The fountains in [[Minetown]] should not be used unless all of the watchmen are either dead or locked up in rooms. If a watchman sees you use a fountain, you will be warned '''most of the time'''. See [[wet]] for more information on effects.
+In the early game, dipping into [[fountain]]s is the most common method of diluting potions and blanking scrolls and spellbooks. However, unlike pools, fountains eventually dry out. To dip into a pool, you generally must be [[flying]], [[riding]] a flying mount, or wearing [[water walking boots]]. [[Levitation]] won't let you reach the pool. While generally safer than [[quaff]]ing from a fountain, dipping can still cause adverse effects. The safest way is to dig down on a fountain and take a bath in the resulting pools. The fountains in [[Minetown]] should not be used unless all of the watchmen are either dead or locked up in rooms. If a watchman sees you use a fountain, you will ''usually'' be warned. See [[wet]] for more information on effects.
-==Dipping Examples==
+==Dipping examples==
-Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of blessing an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a (preferably blessed) [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient.) Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will remove blessed status (to uncursed) from an object, and will curse an uncursed object.
+Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of blessing an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient). Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will remove blessed status (to uncursed) from an object, and will curse an uncursed object.
 Dipping a stack of projectiles ([[dart]]s, [[arrow]]s, or [[crossbow bolt]]s) into a [[potion of sickness]] will poison the stack.
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 Dipping an object into an uncursed [[potion of water]] will affect the item the same as would dipping it into a fountain or pool. This is usually a waste, however, as potions of water can be turned to holy water.
-Dipping a [[long sword]] into a fountain as a Lawful at or over experience level 5 is a common way of receiving [[Excalibur]].
+Dipping a [[long sword]] into a fountain as a lawful character at experience level 5 or higher is a common way of receiving [[Excalibur]].
 Dipping a potion into another potion performs [[alchemy]].
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 {{Wikipedia|Klein bottle}}
-;That is a silly thing to dip into.
+{{message|That is a silly thing to dip into.|You can't dip the object into the one you selected.}}
-:You can't dip the object into this
+{{message|That is a potion bottle, not a Klein bottle!|You tried to dip a potion into itself.}}
-;That is a potion bottle, not a Klein bottle!
+{{message|Interesting...|You dipped something into a potion to no effect.}}
-:You can't dip a potion into itself
+{{message|A coating wears off the <item>.|You dipped a poisoned item into a potion of healing, extra healing, or full healing.{{refsrc|potion.c|1975|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}}}
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 *[[Alchemy]]
 *[[Fountain]]
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	The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped ''then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped ''object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into ''object, or risk its destruction if a [[fountain]]. Order is important.		The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped ''then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped ''object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into ''object, or risk its destruction if a [[fountain]]. Order is important.
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		+	When performing [[alchemy]], only 2-9 of the dipped potions (determined randomly) will actually be affected. Other forms of dipping, e.g. blessing items with holy water (even stacks of potions), will work on the entire stack.

	==Fountains and Pools==		==Fountains and Pools==

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-'''#dip''' is an [[extended command]] used to dip one object into another. It is usually used to dip something (for example [[unicorn horn]]) into a potion, although you can also dip objects into [[fountain]]s and [[pool]]s of water. The most general purpose for dipping into fountains and pools is to blank scrolls and spellbooks for [[Scroll of blank paper]] or [[Spellbook of blank paper]], and to dilute potions (by dipping once) or creating a [[potion of water]] (by dipping a diluted potion again).
+'''#dip''' is an [[extended command]] used to dip one object into another. It is usually used to dip something (for example [[unicorn horn]]) into a potion, although you can also dip objects into [[fountain]]s and [[pool]]s of water. The most general purpose for dipping into fountains and pools is to blank scrolls and spellbooks for [[scroll of blank paper]] or [[spellbook of blank paper]], and to dilute potions (by dipping once) or creating a [[potion of water]] (by dipping a diluted potion again).
-The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped ''then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped ''object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into ''object, or risk its destruction if a [[Fountain|fountain]]. Order is important.
+The player will be prompted, first, for an object to be ''dipped ''then an object to be dipped ''into''. Generally, though with notable exceptions, dipping causes the ''dipped ''object to be affected by the ''into'' object and will consume one ''into ''object, or risk its destruction if a [[fountain]]. Order is important.
 ==Fountains and Pools==
-In the early game, dipping into fountains to dilute potions, or to blank scrolls and spellbooks, is the most common method. However fountains, unlike pools of water, eventually dry out. To dip into a pool, you need either [[Water walking boots]], to be flying, or [[riding]] a flying mount. [[Levitation]] won't let you reach the pool. While generally safer than [[Quaff]]ing from a fountain, dipping can still cause certain effects from [[fountain]]s, some negative. The safest way is to dig down on a fountain and take a bath in the resulting pools. The fountains in [[minetown]] should not be used unless all of the watchmen are either dead or locked up in rooms. If a watchman sees you use a fountain, you will be warned '''most of the time'''.
+In the early game, dipping into fountains to dilute potions, or to blank scrolls and spellbooks, is the most common method. However fountains, unlike pools of water, eventually dry out. To dip into a pool, you need either [[water walking boots]], to be flying, or [[riding]] a flying mount. [[Levitation]] won't let you reach the pool. While generally safer than [[quaff]]ing from a fountain, dipping can still cause certain effects from [[fountain]]s, some negative. The safest way is to dig down on a fountain and take a bath in the resulting pools. The fountains in [[Minetown]] should not be used unless all of the watchmen are either dead or locked up in rooms. If a watchman sees you use a fountain, you will be warned '''most of the time'''.
 ==Dipping Examples==
-Dipping an object into a [[Potion of holy water]] is the most common method of blessing an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a (preferably blessed) [[Scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient.) Likewise, dipping an object into a [[Potion of unholy water]] will remove blessed status (to uncursed) from an object, and will curse an uncursed object.
+Dipping an object into a [[potion of holy water]] is the most common method of blessing an uncursed object (and dipping a cursed object into holy water will remove the curse, although a (preferably blessed) [[scroll of remove curse]] is usually more efficient.) Likewise, dipping an object into a [[potion of unholy water]] will remove blessed status (to uncursed) from an object, and will curse an uncursed object.
-Dipping a stack of projectiles ([[dart]]s, [[arrow]]s, or [[Crossbow bolt]]s) into a [[Potion of sickness]] will poison the stack.
+Dipping a stack of projectiles ([[dart]]s, [[arrow]]s, or [[crossbow bolt]]s) into a [[potion of sickness]] will poison the stack.
-Dipping a [[unicorn horn]] into a [[potion of sickness]] will turn it into a [[Potion of fruit juice]], and dipping the horn into a [[Potion of confusion]], [[Potion of blindness]], or a [[Potion of hallucination]] will turn the potion into a potion of water.
+Dipping a [[unicorn horn]] into a [[potion of sickness]] will turn it into a [[potion of fruit juice]], and dipping the horn into a [[potion of confusion]], [[potion of blindness]], or a [[potion of hallucination]] will turn the potion into a potion of water.
-Dipping an [[Amethyst stone]] into a [[potion of booze]] will turn it into a potion of fruit juice.
+Dipping an [[amethyst stone]] into a [[potion of booze]] will turn it into a potion of fruit juice.
-Dipping an object into a [[Potion of polymorph]] will polymorph the object (including unicorn horns, so use caution).
+Dipping an object into a [[potion of polymorph]] will polymorph the object (including unicorn horns, so use caution).
-Dipping an object into an uncursed [[Potion of water]] will affect the item the same as would dipping it into a fountain or pool. This is usually a waste, however, as potions of water can be turned to holy water.
+Dipping an object into an uncursed [[potion of water]] will affect the item the same as would dipping it into a fountain or pool. This is usually a waste, however, as potions of water can be turned to holy water.
 Dipping a longsword into a fountain as a Lawful at or over experience level 5 is a common way of receiving [[Excalibur]].