Encumbrance - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2026-07-20T05:16:10Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

2025-01-29T15:24:46Z

potholes et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2025-01-16T12:03:35Z

pothole

Phol ende wodan: /* Encumbrance categories */ 3.7: distinct warnings for Burdened and Stressed

2024-12-18T16:26:38Z

‎Encumbrance categories: 3.7: distinct warnings for Burdened and Stressed

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

2024-05-08T14:25:59Z

tweaks

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2024-05-08T14:17:58Z

lede

Tonttu3: /* External links */ typo

2023-01-31T20:06:37Z

‎External links: typo

Tonttu3: /* External links */ corrected url

2023-01-31T19:59:29Z

‎External links: corrected url

Ardub23: /* Overloaded */ Bags of holding can also cause Overloaded status, by stowing into a cursed bag or drawing from a noncursed one

2021-10-17T05:01:03Z

‎Overloaded: Bags of holding can also cause Overloaded status, by stowing into a cursed bag or drawing from a noncursed one

Actual-nh: /* Strategy */ Link

2021-09-10T02:45:53Z

‎Strategy: Link

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 * cannot climb [[stairs]] or ladders.
 * cannot move if you have less than 10 HP and are not at your maximum HP.
-* cannot [[kick]].
+* cannot [[Kick (command)|kick]].
 * cannot mount your [[steed]].
 * cannot drag a [[heavy iron ball]].

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 * lose 1 HP every 10 turns if you are moving.
 * cannot attack a monster in melee.
-* cannot [[throw]] or [[fire]] a weapon.
+* cannot [[throw]] or [[Firing|fire]] a weapon.
 * cannot [[spellcasting|cast spells]].
 * cannot [[zap]] a wand.
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 * cannot [[engrave]].
 * cannot [[apply]] a tool.
-* cannot eat.
+* cannot [[eat]].
-* cannot use the [[Loot|#loot]] command.
+* cannot use the #[[Loot]] command.
 * cannot teleport at will with [[teleportitis]].
 * cannot attempt to help a monster out of a pit.

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 == Carrying capacity ==
-Your current '''carrying capacity''' is given by the formula (25 &times; (Str + Con)) + 50.{{refsrc|hack.c|2162}}  Next, if you are [[polymorph]]ed, this capacity is rescaled (except for [[nymph]]s): normally by your current monster form's [[corpse]] weight / 1450, but not down if it is [[strong]], or by [[size]] / 2 if weight is 0.{{refsrc|monflag.h|163|comment=tiny=0, small=1, medium=2, large=3, huge=4, gigantic=7}} Note that strong monsters automatically get [[strength]] 18/**.{{refsrc|polyself.c|403}} If you are currently [[levitation|levitating]], on the [[Plane of Air]], [[riding]] a strong [[steed]], or polymorphed into a nymph, your carrying capacity is set to 1000. The capacity is then capped at a ''maximum of 1000''. The maximum useful [[Str]]+[[Con]] is thus 38 (unless polymorphed into a non-[[strong]] monster lighter than a human, such as a [[lich]]). Finally, your carrying capacity is reduced by 100 for each wounded leg unless you are [[flying]], [[levitation|levitating]], or on the [[Plane of Air]].
+Your current '''carrying capacity''' is given by the formula (25 &times; (Str + Con)) + 50.{{refsrc|hack.c|2162}}  Next, if you are [[polymorph]]ed, this capacity is rescaled (except for [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]]): normally by your current monster form's [[corpse]] weight / 1450, but not down if it is [[strong]], or by [[size]] / 2 if weight is 0.{{refsrc|monflag.h|163|comment=tiny=0, small=1, medium=2, large=3, huge=4, gigantic=7}} Note that strong monsters automatically get [[strength]] 18/**.{{refsrc|polyself.c|403}} If you are currently [[levitation|levitating]], on the [[Plane of Air]], [[riding]] a strong [[steed]], or polymorphed into a nymph, your carrying capacity is set to 1000. The capacity is then capped at a ''maximum of 1000''. The maximum useful [[Str]]+[[Con]] is thus 38 (unless polymorphed into a non-[[strong]] monster lighter than a human, such as a [[lich]]). Finally, your carrying capacity is reduced by 100 for each wounded leg unless you are [[flying]], [[levitation|levitating]], or on the [[Plane of Air]].
 For the purposes of this calculation, a [[strength]] of 18/01&ndash;18/31 maps to 19, 18/32&ndash;18/81 maps to 20, and 18/82&ndash;** maps to 21.{{reffunc|attrib.c|acurrstr|comment=strength-mapping}} [[Gauntlets of power]] still count as strength 25, but because of the cap, this extra strength may not be of use. (It will always be of use for [[Elf (starting race)|elves]], whose strength + constitution is otherwise capped at 18 + 16 = 34.)

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	:''<nowiki>* but see below.</nowiki>''		:''<nowiki>* but see below.</nowiki>''
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		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|The warning message for becoming Stressed is now "You have trouble lifting <item>."
		+	The messages will also be shown when lifting objects at encumbrances of Stressed or above, instead of printing nothing extra as if you were unencumbered.}}

	Encumbrance will reduce your [[speed]] to the fraction shown above, after applying any adjustment for [[speed]].		Encumbrance will reduce your [[speed]] to the fraction shown above, after applying any adjustment for [[speed]].

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 When you are suddenly polymorphed into a [[small]] creature (e.g. via [[lycanthropy]]), it is common to become instantly overloaded, and unable to move.
-Being encumbered is generally considered a [[bad idea]], because [[speed]] is crucial to survival in [[NetHack]]. Having a speed of less than 12 is usually more dangerous than it seems, since the monsters can sometimes get in two hits in one player turn, increasing the chance of [[YASD|surprise deaths]]. Furthermore, climbing [[stairs]] becomes more difficult when burdened (and impossible when stressed or worse) as well as causing players to "fall down the stairs" when they attempt to descend (a fatal move when [[wield]]ing a [[cockatrice corpse]]).
+Being encumbered is generally considered a [[bad idea]]: [[speed]] is crucial to survival, and faster monsters can sometimes get in multiple hits, increasing the chance of [[YASD|surprise deaths]]. Furthermore, climbing [[stairs]] becomes more difficult when burdened (and impossible when stressed or worse), and a character using down stairs will fall down them - this is a fatal move if it occurs while [[wield]]ing a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]] corpse.
-If you have a good reason to move around encumbered, prepare to drop items if you are attacked. You can pick them up after the fight. This goes especially for corpses you are dragging to an altar to [[sacrifice]]; they are likely to become too old if you take up more turns fighting while carrying them. If you are relocating a stash, put it into a [[sack]] or [[bag of holding]], so you can drop the container if you are attacked. If you need something from the container during the fight, just #loot it; this takes the same time as applying a held one. Don't accidentally drop [[Crysknife|crysknives]] or [[scroll of scare monster|scrolls of scare monster]].
+If you have a good reason to move around encumbered, prepare to drop items if you are attacked. You can pick them up after the fight. This goes especially for corpses you are dragging to an altar to [[sacrifice]]; they are likely to become too old if you take up more turns fighting while carrying them. If you are relocating a stash, put it into a [[sack]] or [[bag of holding]], so you can drop the container if you are attacked. If you need something from the container during the fight, just #loot it; this takes the same time as applying a held one. Don't accidentally drop [[crysknives]] or [[scroll of scare monster|scrolls of scare monster]].
 You should not try to train strength by being stressed. There are far safer ways, such as pushing [[boulder]]s around. Being stressed also blocks your HP and Power regeneration.

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-:''For monsters, see [[Monster carrying capacity]].''
+{{for|weight as it applies to monsters|Monster carrying capacity}}
-There are six levels of '''encumbrance''' in NetHack: '''unencumbered''', '''burdened''', '''stressed''', '''strained''', '''overtaxed''' and '''overloaded'''. The exact inventory weight which determines which of these levels you experience is based on [[strength]] and [[constitution]].
+There are six levels of '''encumbrance''' in ''[[NetHack]]'': '''unencumbered''', '''burdened''', '''stressed''', '''strained''', '''overtaxed''' and '''overloaded'''. The exact inventory weight threshold for each level of encumbrance is determined by a character's [[strength]] and [[constitution]].
-If your total [[inventory]] weight is more than your carrying capacity, you become burdened or worse, and slow down. You can carry up to three times your capacity before becoming overloaded, at which point most actions except [[drop]]ping items or [[pray]]ing become impossible.
+If a character's total [[inventory]] weight is more than their carrying capacity, they will become burdened and slow down. A character can carry up to three times your capacity before becoming overloaded, at which point most actions except [[drop]]ping items or [[pray]]ing become impossible.
 == Carrying capacity ==

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 ==External links==
-* [https://alt.org/nethack/mirror/www.helsinki.fi/%257Evviitane/spoilers/spoil804]
+* [https://alt.org/nethack/mirror/www.helsinki.fi/%257Evviitane/spoilers/spoil804 spoil804]
 ==References==

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 === Overloaded ===
-You can only reach Overloaded status by picking up [[loadstone]]s or losing strength, typically by [[polymorph]]ing into a weak monster. The listed warning message is used whenever an item is too heavy for you to lift; you can see it even at unburdened, e.g. if you try to pick up a dragon corpse while carrying your usual kit.
+You can only reach Overloaded status by picking up [[loadstone]]s, changing items' weight with a [[bag of holding]], or losing strength, typically by [[polymorph]]ing into a weak monster. The listed warning message is used whenever an item is too heavy for you to lift; you can see it even at unburdened, e.g. if you try to pick up a dragon corpse while carrying your usual kit.
 If you are Overloaded, you also:

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 * [[Levitation|Levitating]]
 * [[Riding]] a [[steed]] (Note that you cannot mount a steed if [[stressed]] or worse, but if you have at least [[basic]] riding skill, you can pick up items while riding.)
-* Dropping items
+* [[Drop]]ping items
 * [[Stash]]ing items<!--(e.g. [[wizard]]s commonly stash their [[spellbook]]s in [[Sokoban]] with a heavy [[container]] and come back by [[branchport]]ing using [[the Eye of the Aethiopica]] whenever they need to relearn a spell.)-->