Dwarvish mattock - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

2025-03-05T05:57:56Z

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ word choice

2024-07-17T11:56:38Z

‎Variants: word choice

Aximili: /* Strategy / where they are in* the hands of hostile dwarves

2024-07-07T05:01:35Z

‎Strategy: where they are *in* the hands of hostile dwarves

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

2024-05-31T13:48:17Z

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Aximili: /* Strategy */ fullstop

2024-05-31T08:25:09Z

‎Strategy: fullstop

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2024-04-13T07:28:16Z

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ playermon

2024-02-27T00:17:31Z

‎Generation: playermon

JASON10668: Add languages template.

2024-02-21T05:47:26Z

Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Average damage calculation */ pothole

2024-02-11T14:04:20Z

‎Average damage calculation: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: dnh + hack'em

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 ==Generation==
-[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish mattock. There is a line of code that gives any dwarven character in a role starting with a pick-axe a dwarvish mattock instead, though the line is currently commented-out.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|228|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
+[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish mattock. There is a line of code that gives any dwarven hero in a role that would start with a pick-axe a dwarvish mattock instead, though the line is currently commented-out.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|228|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
-Dwarvish mattocks make up about 1.3% of all randomly generated weapons. General [[store]]s, antique weapon outlets and used armor dealerships can sell dwarvish mattocks.
+Dwarvish mattocks make up {{frac|13|1000}} (1.3%) of all randomly-generated weapons. General [[store]]s, antique weapon outlets and used armor dealerships can stock dwarvish mattocks.
-Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] generated with a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|nethack=3.6.7|comment=sword and helm have {{frac|4}} chance of being hiven, followed by {{frac|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s that generate with a [[polearm]] as their primary weapon ({{frac|3}} chance) may receive dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|191|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=eligible weapons are those listed from [[partisan]] to [[bec de corbin]] in objects.c, which includes mattocks}}
+Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] that are [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of being generated with a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|nethack=3.6.7|comment=sword and helm have {{frac|4}} chance of being given, followed by {{frac|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s that generate with a [[polearm]] as their primary weapon ({{frac|3}} chance) may receive dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|191|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=eligible weapons are those listed from [[partisan]] to [[bec de corbin]] in objects.c, which includes mattocks}}
 [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a ~1.1% chance of generating with a dwarvish mattock as their initial weapon before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} to get a random weapon - the designated range of objects covers weapons from the spear to the bullwhip inclusively in objects.c, and uses normal generation odds}}
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 ==Description==
-As with a pick-axe, a dwarvish mattock can be [[applied]] or [[wield]]ed to [[dig]] through walls or floors, as well as break [[boulder]]s and [[statue]]s; shopkeepers will also prevent you from entering a shop with a mattock in your inventory. Buying or selling a dwarvish mattock will [[auto-identify]] it, as will attempting to enter a [[shop]] with one, or else removing it from a container in your inventory while inside.
+As with a pick-axe, a dwarvish mattock can be [[applied]] or [[wielded]] to [[dig]] through walls or floors, as well as break [[boulder]]s and [[statue]]s; shopkeepers will also prevent you from entering a shop with a mattock in your inventory. Buying or selling a dwarvish mattock will [[auto-identify]] it, as will attempting to enter a [[shop]] with one, or else removing it from a container in your inventory while inside.
 ==Strategy==
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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the dwarvish mattock can be thrown with no to-hit penalty.
-[[DNetHack artifacts#Slave to Armok|Slave to Armok]] is a lawful [[artifact weapon|artifact]] mattock that favors dwarves and grants +1d5 to hit and double damage against [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]], always-peaceful monsters, and [[M2_LORD|monster lords]] - it is [[bloodthirsty]], with a [[sanity]]-based chance of attacking adjacent monsters each turn.
+[[DNetHack artifacts#Slave to Armok|Slave to Armok]] is a lawful [[artifact weapon|artifact]] mattock that favors dwarves and grants +1d5 to hit and double damage against [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]], always-peaceful monsters, and monster [[Lord (monster attribute)|lords]] - it is [[bloodthirsty]], with a [[sanity]]-based chance of attacking adjacent monsters each turn.
 ===SpliceHack===
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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa, as in SLASH'EM, and forging recipes are the same as in EvilHack.
+In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa, as in SLASH'EM. The dwarvish mattock's forging recipes are the same as in EvilHack.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa.
-This makes it possible to enchant any weapon to +127 by [[polymorph]]ing the weapon of choice until it turns into a mattock: the mattock can then be upgraded to a [[pick-axe]] and polymorphed again until it becomes a [[tinning kit]] or an [[expensive camera]]; after [[charging]] the resulting item until it has 127 charges, it will become a +127 weapon upon reverting completely, since charges and enchantment are stored with the same variable. A +127 [[long sword]] can be turned into [[Excalibur]] for a lawful character, while a +127 [[bow]] or other [[launcher]] can fire 40 or more projectiles at once.
+Upgrading makes it possible to enchant any weapon to +127 by [[polymorph]]ing the weapon of choice until it turns into a mattock: the mattock can then be upgraded to a [[pick-axe]] and polymorphed again until it becomes a [[tinning kit]] or an [[expensive camera]]; after [[charging]] the resulting item until it has 127 charges, it will become a +127 weapon upon reverting completely, since charges and enchantment are stored with the same variable. A +127 [[long sword]] can be turned into [[Excalibur]] for a lawful character, while a +127 [[bow]] or other [[launcher]] can fire 40 or more projectiles at once.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the dwarvish mattock can be thrown with no to-hit penalty.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the dwarvish mattock can be thrown with no to-hit penalty.
 [[DNetHack artifacts#Slave to Armok|Slave to Armok]] is a lawful [[artifact weapon|artifact]] mattock that favors dwarves and grants +1d5 to hit and double damage against [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]], always-peaceful monsters, and [[M2_LORD|monster lords]] - it is [[bloodthirsty]], with a [[sanity]]-based chance of attacking adjacent monsters each turn.

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 As with a pick-axe, applying a mattock to wield it does not use up a turn, which can be advantageous when combined with other wielded items: as an example, you can apply a [[bullwhip]] at a monster to disarm it, then immediately attack on your next turn by applying a mattock, without having to take a turn to wield it.
-Enchanted mattocks are among the best naturally-occurring weapons that can be given to a [[strong]] [[pet]] with a weapon attack - they are also the deadliest weapon that early characters and pets can encounter, where they are the hands of hostile dwarves that can do upwards of 20 damage per swing.
+Enchanted mattocks are among the best naturally-occurring weapons that can be given to a [[strong]] [[pet]] with a weapon attack - they are also the deadliest weapon that early characters and pets can encounter, where they are in the hands of hostile dwarves that can do upwards of 20 damage per swing.
 ===Average damage calculation===

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-A '''dwarvish mattock''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[weapon-tool]] that is made of [[iron]] and uses the [[pick-axe]] [[skill]], and appears as a '''broad pick''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
+A '''dwarvish mattock''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[weapon-tool]] that is made of [[iron]] and uses the [[pick-axe]] [[skill]], and appears as a '''broad pick''' when [[Identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==
-Player [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]] start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish mattock - a commented-out line of code would give any dwarven character that started the game with a pick-axe a dwarvish mattock instead.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|228|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
+[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] characters start the game with knowledge of the dwarvish mattock. There is a line of code that gives any dwarven character in a role starting with a pick-axe a dwarvish mattock instead, though the line is currently commented-out.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|228|nethack=3.6.7|comment=Race-based substitutions for initial inventory}}
-Dwarvish mattocks make up about 1.3% of all randomly generated weapons. In addition to random generation, weapon shops and general stores can stock dwarvish mattocks.
+Dwarvish mattocks make up about 1.3% of all randomly generated weapons. General [[store]]s, antique weapon outlets and used armor dealerships can sell dwarvish mattocks.
-Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|nethack=3.6.7|comment=a dwarf must be given a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] ({{frac|4}} chance) in order to have a {{frac|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s can also generate with dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|191|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=eligible weapons include those from [[partisan]] to [[bec de corbin]] in the objects list}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|249|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=mattocks are in this range}}
+Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]] generated with a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|nethack=3.6.7|comment=sword and helm have {{frac|4}} chance of being hiven, followed by {{frac|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s that generate with a [[polearm]] as their primary weapon ({{frac|3}} chance) may receive dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|191|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=eligible weapons are those listed from [[partisan]] to [[bec de corbin]] in objects.c, which includes mattocks}}
 [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a ~1.1% chance of generating with a dwarvish mattock as their initial weapon before role-based replacements.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} to get a random weapon - the designated range of objects covers weapons from the spear to the bullwhip inclusively in objects.c, and uses normal generation odds}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Mattocks no longer generate as starting weapons on watchmen and soldiers.<ref>[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/da859c5eb88e17d04ec2bb37e2c12842e9f4c4a9 fix github issue #623 - soldiers and mattocks]</ref>}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|da859c5eb88e17d04ec2bb37e2c12842e9f4c4a9}}, mattocks no longer generate as starting weapons on watchmen and soldiers.}}
 ==Description==
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 As with a pick-axe, applying a mattock to wield it does not use up a turn, which can be advantageous when combined with other wielded items: as an example, you can apply a [[bullwhip]] at a monster to disarm it, then immediately attack on your next turn by applying a mattock, without having to take a turn to wield it.
-Enchanted mattocks are among the best naturally-occurring weapons that can be given to a [[strong]] [[pet]] with a weapon attack - they are also the deadliest weapon you and your pet can encounter early on in the hands of hostile dwarves, who can do upwards of 20 damage per swing.
+Enchanted mattocks are among the best naturally-occurring weapons that can be given to a [[strong]] [[pet]] with a weapon attack - they are also the deadliest weapon that early characters and pets can encounter, where they are the hands of hostile dwarves that can do upwards of 20 damage per swing.
 ===Average damage calculation===
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa. This makes it possible to enchant a weapon to +127: [[Polypile|polymorph]] the weapon of choice into a mattock, then upgrade it to a [[pick-axe]], polymorph it further into a [[tinning kit]] or an [[expensive camera]], use [[charging]] until the output has 127 charges, then wait for it to revert completely. A +127 [[long sword]] can be turned into [[Excalibur]] for a lawful character, while a +127 [[bow]] or other [[launcher]] can fire 40 or more projectiles at once.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa.
 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], the dwarvish mattock can be thrown with no to-hit penalty.
-[[DNetHack artifacts#Slave to Armok|Slave to Armok]] is a lawful [[artifact weapon]] dwarvish mattock that favors dwarves. It is [[bloodthirsty]], with a sanity-based chance of attacking an adjacent monster each turn, and grants +1d5 to hit and double damage against [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]], always-peaceful monsters, and [[M2_LORD|monster lords]].
+[[DNetHack artifacts#Slave to Armok|Slave to Armok]] is a lawful [[artifact weapon|artifact]] mattock that favors dwarves and grants +1d5 to hit and double damage against [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]], always-peaceful monsters, and [[M2_LORD|monster lords]] - it is [[bloodthirsty]], with a [[sanity]]-based chance of attacking adjacent monsters each turn.
 ===SpliceHack===
-In [[SpliceHack]], combining a pick-axe and an [[axe]] at a [[furnace]] creates a dwarvish mattock.
+In [[SpliceHack]], a dwarvish mattock can be created by combining a pick-axe and an [[axe]] at a [[furnace]].
 ===EvilHack===
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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa, as in SLASH'EM. Forging recipes are the same as in EvilHack.
+In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a pick-axe will produce a dwarvish mattock and vice versa, as in SLASH'EM, and forging recipes are the same as in EvilHack.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ==Strategy==
-A dwarvish mattock can be an effective weapon, as it deals far more damage than a pick-axe, especially against larger monsters - it is also much heavier and requires both hands free to wield, and their -1 [[to-hit]] penalty can make hitting with one difficult early in the game until you boost your [[Luck]] [[Archeologist]]s and other roles planning to utilize a mattock as their primary weapon can use their starting pick-axe and train to Skilled to offset the penalty.
+A dwarvish mattock can be an effective weapon, as it deals far more damage than a pick-axe, especially against larger monsters - it is also much heavier and requires both hands free to wield, and their -1 [[to-hit]] penalty can make hitting with one difficult early in the game until you boost your [[Luck]]. [[Archeologist]]s and other roles planning to utilize a mattock as their primary weapon can use their starting pick-axe and train to Skilled to offset the penalty.
 As with a pick-axe, applying a mattock to wield it does not use up a turn, which can be advantageous when combined with other wielded items: as an example, you can apply a [[bullwhip]] at a monster to disarm it, then immediately attack on your next turn by applying a mattock, without having to take a turn to wield it.

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	Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)\|dwarves]] have an effective {{frac\|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory\|being generated with]] a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|367\|nethack=3.6.7\|comment=a dwarf must be given a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] ({{frac\|4}} chance) in order to have a {{frac\|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s can also generate with dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|191\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment=eligible weapons include those from [[partisan]] to [[bec-de-corbin]] in the objects list}}{{refsrc\|src/objects.c\|249\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment=mattocks are in this range}}		Live [[Dwarf (monster attribute)\|dwarves]] have an effective {{frac\|8}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory\|being generated with]] a dwarvish mattock.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|367\|nethack=3.6.7\|comment=a dwarf must be given a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]] ({{frac\|4}} chance) in order to have a {{frac\|2}} chance of a mattock}} [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s can also generate with dwarvish mattocks.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|191\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment=eligible weapons include those from [[partisan]] to [[bec-de-corbin]] in the objects list}}{{refsrc\|src/objects.c\|249\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment=mattocks are in this range}}
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		+	[[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a ~1.1% chance of generating with a dwarvish mattock as their initial weapon before role-based replacements.{{refsrc\|src/mplayer.c\|155\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment={{frac\|2}} to get a random weapon - the designated range of objects covers weapons from the spear to the bullwhip inclusively in objects.c, and uses normal generation odds}}

	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Mattocks no longer generate as starting weapons on watchmen and soldiers.<ref>[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/da859c5eb88e17d04ec2bb37e2c12842e9f4c4a9 fix github issue #623 - soldiers and mattocks]</ref>}}		{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Mattocks no longer generate as starting weapons on watchmen and soldiers.<ref>[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/da859c5eb88e17d04ec2bb37e2c12842e9f4c4a9 fix github issue #623 - soldiers and mattocks]</ref>}}

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 ===Average damage calculation===
-The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s.
+The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[M2_DEMON|demons]].
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Dwarvish mattock - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ word choice

Aximili: /* Strategy */ where they are *in* the hands of hostile dwarves

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

Aximili: /* Strategy */ fullstop

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ playermon

JASON10668: Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Average damage calculation */ pothole

Umbire the Phantom: dnh + hack'em

Aximili: /* Strategy / where they are in* the hands of hostile dwarves