Elvenking - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update the name and drop the male flag

2026-05-14T04:30:15Z

Update the name and drop the male flag

Ray Chason: Update the name and include the female tile

2026-05-12T23:37:54Z

Update the name and include the female tile

Umbire the Phantom: tweak

2026-02-04T12:26:30Z

tweak

Umbire the Phantom: and we test run our new template here

2026-02-04T12:26:18Z

and we test run our new template here

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2026-01-07T15:28:01Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: temp

2025-08-08T04:36:04Z

temp

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit + upcoming pass

2025-08-08T04:33:42Z

copyedit + upcoming pass

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit (upcoming, *dnh, etc.)

2024-12-22T09:36:38Z

copyedit (upcoming, *dnh, etc.)

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

2024-04-27T20:21:36Z

copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ court

2024-02-18T18:43:13Z

‎dNetHack: court

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 {{monster
-  |name=Elven monarch
+  |name=Elven monarch / Elvenking / Elvenqueen
   |tile=[[File:Elvenking.png]] [[File:Elvenqueen.png]]
   |difficulty=11
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   |resistances=[[Sleep resistance]]
   |resistances conveyed=[[sleep resistance]] (60%)
-  |attributes={{attributes|An Elvenking|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|seeinvis=1|elf=1|strong=1|prince=1|male=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|An elven monarch|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|seeinvis=1|elf=1|strong=1|prince=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2174 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2174]
 }}

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 {{monster
   |difficulty=11
   |level=9

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2174 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2174]
 }}
-{{redirects-here|"Elvenqueen"|the monster in dNetHack|[[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)]]}}
+{{redirects-here|"Elvenqueen"|the monster in dNetHack and its variants|[[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)]]}}
 An '''Elvenking''', {{monsym|elvenking}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The Elvenking is the strongest of the [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and shares a colored glyph with the [[Wizard of Yendor]].

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2174 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2174]
 }}
 An '''Elvenking''', {{monsym|elvenking}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The Elvenking is the strongest of the [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and shares a colored glyph with the [[Wizard of Yendor]].

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2174 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2174]
 }}
 An '''Elvenking''', {{monsym|elvenking}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The Elvenking is the strongest of the [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and shares a colored glyph with the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the Elvenking is significantly stronger, with better defenses and six weapon attacks (including two offhand ones). The [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] is a distinct monster from the Elvenking, rather than a simple female counterpart.
-An Elvenking may appear as the ruler of a randomly-generated [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]], and his court can consist of elf-lords, [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]], [[Grey-elves]], [[Green-elves]], [[Woodland-elves]], [[quickling]]s, [[dryad]]s, [[naiad]]s, [[Eladrin#Coure Eladrin|Coure Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Noviere Eladrin|Noviere Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Bralani Eladrin|Bralani Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Firre Eladrin|Firre Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Shiere Eladrin|Shiere Eladrin]], [[doppelganger]]s, and [[wood troll]]s.
+An Elvenking may appear as the ruler of a randomly-generated [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]], and his court can consist of elf-lords, [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]], [[Grey-elves]], [[Green-elves]], [[Woodland-elves]], [[Quickling (dNetHack)|quicklings]], [[dryad]]s, [[naiad]]s, [[Eladrin#Coure Eladrin|Coure Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Noviere Eladrin|Noviere Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Bralani Eladrin|Bralani Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Firre Eladrin|Firre Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Shiere Eladrin|Shiere Eladrin]], [[doppelganger]]s, and [[wood troll]]s.
 The River Ford level in the [[Mordor Ruins Quest]] has a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating an Elvenking in the forest on the west side.

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d4 , weapon 2d4
+  |attacks=[[Weapon]] 2d4 [[Physical damage|physical]], weapon 2d4 physical
   |weight=800
   |nutr=350
   |size=Medium
-  |resistances=Sleep
+  |resistances=[[Sleep resistance]]
-  |resistances conveyed=Sleep (60%)
+  |resistances conveyed=[[sleep resistance]] (60%)
   |attributes={{attributes|An Elvenking|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|seeinvis=1|elf=1|strong=1|prince=1|male=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
-  |reference=[[monst.c#line2346]]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2174 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2174]
 }}

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d4, weapon 2d4
+  |attacks=Weapon 2d4 , weapon 2d4
   |weight=800
   |nutr=350
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 [[Eating]] an Elvenking [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of conveying sleep resistance, which is the second-most among elves.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|The Elvenking has been renamed to the '''elven monarch'''; male elven monarchs are Elvenkings, while female elven monarchs are called '''Elvenqueens'''.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|0c3b9642e4207ed3c0b756585b83477f59116305}}, the Elvenking has been renamed to the '''elven monarch'''; male elven monarchs are Elvenkings, while female elven monarchs are called '''Elvenqueens'''.
 As part of resolving [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/issues/679 issue #679] regarding congruence between non-player monsters and their player counterparts, {{commit|b6a3d4b984eb118ddb02f1605d76b1010df76055}} makes it so that elven monarchs and other strong elven polyforms are capped at 18 strength as elven heroes are.}}
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 ==Strategy==
-Elvenkings represent a nasty threat for an early game player that stumbles upon one presiding over a throne room - this can occur as early as the fifth dungeon level, and throne room Elvenkings can deal surprising amounts of damage with their mace. Furthermore, they ignore [[Elbereth]] like most elves, requiring players that cannot match them in melee to pick them off with projectiles, spells or wands. In the later stages of the game, characters are more likely to both encounter random Elvenkings and be prepared for them; their primary threat at this stage comes from being generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] and ignoring Elbereth, which is typically used to drive off said nasties.
+Elvenkings represent a nasty threat for an early game hero that stumbles upon one presiding over a throne room&mdash;this can occur as early as the fifth dungeon level, and throne room Elvenkings can deal surprising amounts of damage with their mace. Furthermore, they ignore [[Elbereth]] like most elves, requiring heroes that cannot match them in melee to pick them off with projectiles, spells or wands. In the later stages of the game, heroes are more likely to both encounter random Elvenkings and be prepared for them; their primary threat at this stage comes from being generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] and ignoring Elbereth, which is typically used to drive off said nasties.
-If the Wizard of Yendor summons nasties while a character is fighting him, be sure to [[far look]] any {{magenta|@}} that appear to identify potential Elvenkings: it is common practice to zap the Wizard with a [[death ray]] at the first opportunity, so ensure that it finds the right target.
+If the Wizard of Yendor summons nasties while a hero is fighting him, be sure to [[far look]] any {{magenta|@}} that appear to identify potential Elvenkings: it is common practice to zap the Wizard with a [[death ray]] at the first opportunity, so ensure that it finds the right target.
-The pick-axe from the Elvenking on the Plane of Earth can be used to navigate through the level, but only consider this if there are little to no other options available - most characters should have several {{wand of|digging}} wands on hand alongside a digging tool of their own by the time they reach the [[Elemental Planes]], and the [[minotaur]] that also appears will provide another wand of digging.
+The pick-axe from the Elvenking on the Plane of Earth can be used to navigate through the level, but only consider this if there are little to no other options available&mdash;most characters should have several [[wands of digging]] on hand alongside a digging tool of their own by the time they reach the [[Elemental Planes]], and the [[minotaur]] that also appears there will provide another wand of digging.
 ===As a polyform===
-Elvenkings are solidly powerful as polyforms for non-elven players - they are [[strong]] (which sets player [[strength]] to 18/**), can wear all armor and have two weapon attacks that add +2d4 damage and enable [[twoweaponing]] in that form.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2396|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|include/mondata.h|131|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Elvenkings are solidly powerful as polyforms for non-elven heroes: they are [[strong]] (which sets player [[strength]] to 18/**), can wear all armor and have two weapon attacks that add +2d4 damage and enable [[twoweaponing]] in that form.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2396|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|include/mondata.h|131|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|The changes to elven monster strength detailed above make them less reliable to lean on as a source of exceptional strength, though they are still more than solid enough in all other aspects to remain quite useful.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The changes to elven monster strength detailed above make them less reliable to lean on as a source of exceptional strength, though they are still more than solid enough in all other aspects to remain quite useful.}}
 ==History==
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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the Elvenking is significantly stronger, with better defenses and six weapon attacks (including two offhand ones). The [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] is a distinct monster from the Elvenking, rather than a simple female counterpart.
-An Elvenking may appear as the ruler of a randomly-generated [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]] - his court can contain elf-lords, [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]], [[Grey-elves]], [[Green-elves]], [[Woodland-elves]], [[quickling]]s, [[dryad]]s, [[naiad]]s, [[Eladrin#Coure Eladrin|Coure Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Noviere Eladrin|Noviere Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Bralani Eladrin|Bralani Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Firre Eladrin|Firre Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Shiere Eladrin|Shiere Eladrin]], [[doppelganger]]s, and [[wood troll]]s.
+An Elvenking may appear as the ruler of a randomly-generated [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]], and his court can consist of elf-lords, [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]], [[Grey-elves]], [[Green-elves]], [[Woodland-elves]], [[quickling]]s, [[dryad]]s, [[naiad]]s, [[Eladrin#Coure Eladrin|Coure Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Noviere Eladrin|Noviere Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Bralani Eladrin|Bralani Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Firre Eladrin|Firre Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Shiere Eladrin|Shiere Eladrin]], [[doppelganger]]s, and [[wood troll]]s.
 The River Ford level in the [[Mordor Ruins Quest]] has a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating an Elvenking in the forest on the west side.

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 [[Eating]] an Elvenking [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of conveying sleep resistance, which is the second-most among elves.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|The Elvenking has been renamed to the '''elven monarch'''; male elven monarchs are Elvenkings, while female elven monarchs are called '''Elvenqueens'''.}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|The Elvenking has been renamed to the '''elven monarch'''; male elven monarchs are Elvenkings, while female elven monarchs are called '''Elvenqueens'''.
 ==Generation==
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 ===As a polyform===
-Elvenkings are solidly powerful as polyforms for non-elven players - they are [[strong]] (which sets player [[strength]] to 18/**), can wear all armor and have two weapon attacks that add +2d4 damage, enabling [[twoweaponing]] in that form.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2396|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|include/mondata.h|131|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Elvenkings are solidly powerful as polyforms for non-elven players - they are [[strong]] (which sets player [[strength]] to 18/**), can wear all armor and have two weapon attacks that add +2d4 damage and enable [[twoweaponing]] in that form.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2396|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|include/mondata.h|131|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|As part of resolving [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/issues/679 issue #679] regarding congruence between non-player monsters and their player counterparts, {{commit|b6a3d4b984eb118ddb02f1605d76b1010df76055|commit b6a3d4b}} makes it so that elven monarchs and other strong elven polyforms are capped at 18 strength as player elves are.}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|The changes to elven monster strength detailed above make them less reliable to lean on as a source of exceptional strength, though they are still more than solid enough in all other aspects to remain quite useful.}}
 ==History==
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 ==Origin==
-The rare possibility of Elvenkings generating with a crystal ball is an allusion to the ''[[Palantir|palantír]]'', a magical artifact from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth novels. ''Palantíri'' are indestructible crystal balls used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of the realm, and were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age. Elves are the only player race in ''NetHack'' that can ''naturally'' reach an [[Intelligence]] of 20, which allows them to [[apply]] crystal balls with no chance of failure.
+The rare possibility of Elvenkings generating with a crystal ball is an allusion to the ''[[Palantir|palantír]]'', a magical artifact from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth novels. ''Palantíri'' are indestructible crystal balls used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of the realm, and were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age. Elves are the only race of hero in ''NetHack'' that can ''naturally'' reach an [[Intelligence]] of 20, which allows them to [[apply]] crystal balls with no chance of failure.
 ==Messages==
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the Elvenking is significantly stronger, with better defenses and six weapon attacks (including two offhand ones). The [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] is a distinct monster from the Elvenking, rather than a simple female counterpart.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the Elvenking is significantly stronger, with better defenses and six weapon attacks (including two offhand ones). The [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] is a distinct monster from the Elvenking, rather than a simple female counterpart.
 An Elvenking may appear as the ruler of a randomly-generated [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]] - his court can contain elf-lords, [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]], [[Grey-elves]], [[Green-elves]], [[Woodland-elves]], [[quickling]]s, [[dryad]]s, [[naiad]]s, [[Eladrin#Coure Eladrin|Coure Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Noviere Eladrin|Noviere Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Bralani Eladrin|Bralani Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Firre Eladrin|Firre Eladrin]], [[Eladrin#Shiere Eladrin|Shiere Eladrin]], [[doppelganger]]s, and [[wood troll]]s.

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 }}
-An '''Elvenking''', {{monsym|elvenking}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the strongest of the [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and has two weapon attacks, along with intrinsic [[sleep resistance]] like all elves. The Elvenking shares a colored glyph with the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
+An '''Elvenking''', {{monsym|elvenking}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The Elvenking is the strongest of the [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and shares a colored glyph with the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
-Eating an Elvenking [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of conveying sleep resistance, which is the second-most among elves.
+Elvenkings have two weapon attacks, and possess [[sleep resistance]] like all elves.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|The Elvenking has been renamed to the '''elven monarch'''; male elven monarchs are Elvenkings, while female elven monarchs are called '''Elvenqueens'''.}}
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 ==Strategy==
-Elvenkings represent a nasty threat for an early game player that stumbles upon one presiding over a throne room - this can occur as early as the fifth dungeon level, and throne room Elvenkings can deal surprising amounts of damage with their mace. Furthermore, they ignore [[Elbereth]] like most elves, requiring players that cannot match them in melee to pick them off with projectiles, spells or wands. In the later stages of the game, you are more likely to both encounter random Elvenkings and be prepared for them - their primary threat at this stage comes from the summon nasties spell generating an Elvenking that ignores the Elbereth engravings typically used to drive off said nasties.
+Elvenkings represent a nasty threat for an early game player that stumbles upon one presiding over a throne room - this can occur as early as the fifth dungeon level, and throne room Elvenkings can deal surprising amounts of damage with their mace. Furthermore, they ignore [[Elbereth]] like most elves, requiring players that cannot match them in melee to pick them off with projectiles, spells or wands. In the later stages of the game, characters are more likely to both encounter random Elvenkings and be prepared for them; their primary threat at this stage comes from being generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] and ignoring Elbereth, which is typically used to drive off said nasties.
-If the Wizard of Yendor summons nasties while you are fighting him, be sure to [[far look]] any {{magenta|@}} that appear to identify potential Elvenkings; as it is common practice to zap the Wizard with a [[death ray]] at the first opportunity, it is wise to ensure you have the right target.
+If the Wizard of Yendor summons nasties while a character is fighting him, be sure to [[far look]] any {{magenta|@}} that appear to identify potential Elvenkings: it is common practice to zap the Wizard with a [[death ray]] at the first opportunity, so ensure that it finds the right target.
-The pick-axe from the Elvenking on the Plane of Earth can be used to navigate through the level, but only consider this if there are little to no other options available - most players should have several {{wand of|digging}} wands on hand alongside a digging tool of their own by the time they reach the [[Elemental Planes]], and the [[minotaur]] that also appears will provide another wand of digging.
+The pick-axe from the Elvenking on the Plane of Earth can be used to navigate through the level, but only consider this if there are little to no other options available - most characters should have several {{wand of|digging}} wands on hand alongside a digging tool of their own by the time they reach the [[Elemental Planes]], and the [[minotaur]] that also appears will provide another wand of digging.
 ===As a polyform===
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 ==Origin==
-The rare possibility of Elvenkings generating with a crystal ball is an allusion to the ''[[Palantir|palantír]]'', a magical artifact from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth novels. ''Palantíri'' are indestructible crystal balls used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of the realm, and were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age. Elves are the only player race in the game that can ''naturally'' reach an [[Intelligence]] of 20, which allows them to [[apply]] crystal balls with no chance of failure.
+The rare possibility of Elvenkings generating with a crystal ball is an allusion to the ''[[Palantir|palantír]]'', a magical artifact from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth novels. ''Palantíri'' are indestructible crystal balls used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of the realm, and were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age. Elves are the only player race in ''NetHack'' that can ''naturally'' reach an [[Intelligence]] of 20, which allows them to [[apply]] crystal balls with no chance of failure.
 ==Messages==
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], an Elvenking presiding over a throne room will always generate with an [[ornate mace]].
+In [[SlashTHEM]], an Elvenking presiding over a throne room will always generate with an [[Ornate mace (SpliceHack)|ornate mace]].
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], the monster is renamed to an "elven royal" as in SpliceHack and EvilHack. Additionally, elven royals cannot generate as throne room rulers on dungeon level 10 or above.
+In [[Hack'EM]], the monster is renamed to an "elven royal" as in SpliceHack and EvilHack. Additionally, elven royals cannot generate as throne room rulers on or above dungeon level 10.
 ==References==