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In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], '''[[Elbereth]]''' is no longer the sole form of protective [[engraving]], with the [[ward]] system taking on the primary role of defensive measure for characters to use against monsters. Elbereth itself can still be engraved by characters, but offers much more limited and conditional forms of protection in contrast to engraving the name in ''[[NetHack]]'', especially when compared to [[NetHack 3.4.3]]: this version of ''NetHack'' features Elbereth at its strongest, and both dNetHack and notdNetHack are based off this version.

==Description==
A single square can contain a ward and an engraving, allowing Elbereth to be combined with another engraved ward. Elbereth is also functional in [[Gehennom (dNetHack)|Gehennom]] and on the [[Elemental Planes]], as all wards are.

Elbereth's functions in dNetHack and notdNetHack depend on the character's [[race]]: If the character engraving Elbereth is not an [[Elf (starting race)|elf]], then Elbereth only works against the following monsters:

* {{monclass|o}}s
* {{monclass|O}}s
* {{monclass|T}}s
* {{monsymlink|Nazgul}}

If an elven character that serves a god within the shared elven pantheon or elven [[Ranger]] pantheon engraves Elbereth, then it functions as it does in NetHack 3.4.3. Specifically:

* A valid Elbereth square only requires the name to be present in the engraving (e.g. "EngberethElberethElbcrelh" constitutes a valid Elbereth square), making engraving Elbereth multiple times and then fighting monsters a valid strategy.

Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the character engraving it.

{{todo|Finish listing Elbereth functions for elves, specify the gods' names in question for shared/Ranger elven pantheon}}
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[[Category:dNetHack gods]]
[[Category:dNetHack strategy]]
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 * A valid Elbereth square only requires the name to be present in the engraving (e.g. "EngberethElberethElbcrelh" constitutes a valid Elbereth square), making engraving Elbereth multiple times and then fighting monsters a valid strategy.
-Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the hero engraving it.
+Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the race of hero engraving it.
 {{todo|Finish listing Elbereth functions for elves, flesh out strategy below}}

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 * A valid Elbereth square only requires the name to be present in the engraving (e.g. "EngberethElberethElbcrelh" constitutes a valid Elbereth square), making engraving Elbereth multiple times and then fighting monsters a valid strategy.
-Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the character engraving it.
+Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the hero engraving it.
 {{todo|Finish listing Elbereth functions for elves, flesh out strategy below}}

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 * {{monsymlink|Nazgul}}
-If an elven character, or one that serves a god within the female shared elven pantheon (Varda Elentari, Vaire, Nessa), the male shared elven pantheon (Manwe Sulimo, Mandos, Lorien), the elven [[Ranger]] pantheon (Orome, Yavanna, Tulkas), or a holy drow goddess (Eilistraee, the lawful goddess of the female drow shared pantheon, or Pen'a, the neutral goddess of the drow [[Healer]] pantheon) engraves Elbereth, then it functions as it does in NetHack 3.4.3. Specifically:
+If the character engraving Elbereth is elven, or else serves a god within the female shared elven pantheon (Varda Elentari, Vaire, Nessa), the male shared elven pantheon (Manwe Sulimo, Mandos, Lorien), the elven [[Ranger]] pantheon (Orome, Yavanna, Tulkas), or a holy drow goddess (Eilistraee, the lawful goddess of the female drow shared pantheon, or Pen'a, the neutral goddess of the drow [[Healer]] pantheon), then it functions as it does in NetHack 3.4.3. Specifically:
 * A valid Elbereth square only requires the name to be present in the engraving (e.g. "EngberethElberethElbcrelh" constitutes a valid Elbereth square), making engraving Elbereth multiple times and then fighting monsters a valid strategy.

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-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], '''[[Elbereth]]''' is no longer the sole form of protective [[engraving]], with the [[ward]] system taking on the primary role of defensive measure for characters to use against monsters. Elbereth itself can still be engraved by characters, but offers much more limited and conditional forms of protection in contrast to engraving the name in ''[[NetHack]]'', especially when compared to [[NetHack 3.4.3]]: this version of ''NetHack'' features Elbereth at its strongest, and both dNetHack and notdNetHack are based off this version.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], '''[[Elbereth]]''' is no longer the sole form of protective [[engraving]], with the [[ward]] system taking on the primary role of defensive measure for characters to use against monsters. Elbereth itself can still be engraved by a [[hero]], but offers much more limited and conditional forms of protection in contrast to engraving the name in ''[[NetHack]]'' - dNetHack and its variants are based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], where the ability to engrave Elbereth is at its strongest.
 ==Description==
 A single square can contain a ward and an engraving, allowing Elbereth to be combined with another engraved ward. Elbereth is also functional in [[Gehennom (dNetHack)|Gehennom]] and on the [[Elemental Planes]], as all wards are.
-Elbereth's functions in dNetHack and notdNetHack depend on the character's [[race]]: If the character engraving Elbereth is not an [[Elf (starting race)|elf]] or worshiper of an elven god or holy drow goddess, then Elbereth only works against the following monsters:
+Elbereth's functions in dNetHack, notdNetHack and notdNetHack depend on the hero's [[race]]. If the hero engraving Elbereth is not an [[Elf (starting race)|elf]] or a worshiper of an elven god or holy drow goddess, then Elbereth only works against the following monsters:
 * {{monclass|o}}s
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 Elbereth does not work in the [[Anachrononaut quest]], regardless of the character engraving it.
-{{todo|Finish listing Elbereth functions for elves}}
+{{todo|Finish listing Elbereth functions for elves, flesh out strategy below}}
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 [[Category:dNetHack gods]]