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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Claw [[sticky]] 3d6, claw [[sticky]] 3d6
+  |attacks=[[Claw attack|Claw]] 3d4 [[sticky]], claw 3d6 sticky
   |weight=800
   |nutr=500
   |size=Large
-  |resistances=Acid
+  |resistances=[[Acid resistance]]
   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|A giant mimic|cling=1|breathless=1|amorphous=1|hide=1|animal=1|noeyes=1|nohead=1|nolimbs=1|thick=1|carnivore=1|hostile=1}}
-  |reference=[[monst.c#line626]]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L583 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 583]
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+A '''giant mimic''', {{monsym|giant mimic}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the strongest type of [[mimic]], and is capable of [[hiding]] by disguising itself as an appropriate item or dungeon feature&mdash;its sticky body can trap the [[hero]] if they walk into the disguised mimic or the mimic attacks them. A hero [[polymorph]]ed into a giant mimic can stick to other monsters through the same methods, and can also disguise themselves using the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|527|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 A giant mimic has a two [[Sticking attack|sticking claw attacks]], and possesses [[acid resistance]].
-[[Eating]] a giant mimic [[corpse]] or [[tin]] causes the [[hero]] to mimic a pile of [[gold]] (or an [[orange]] if [[hallucinating]]) for 50 turns unless they have [[unchanging]], which dismounts them if they are [[riding]] and breaks the [[polyselfless]] [[conduct]].{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1016|nethack=3.6.7|comment=the cases are designed to fall through and add the amount of turns together}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1024|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1027|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1029|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1031|nethack=3.6.7}} A [[pet]] that eats a giant mimic corpse will similarly mimic an item or another monster that they are thinking about for the same amount of turns.{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|223|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|350|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|1338|nethack=3.6.7}} This does not affect armor or worn items in either case, and a hero or pet disguised this way will return to normal prematurely if another monster interacts with the item they are disguised as.
+[[Eating]] a giant mimic [[corpse]] or [[tin]] causes the [[hero]] to mimic a pile of [[gold]] (or an [[orange]] if [[hallucinating]]) for 50 turns unless they have [[unchanging]], and this polymorph breaks the [[polyselfless]] [[conduct]] and will harmlessly dismount the hero if they are [[riding]].{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1016|nethack=3.6.7|comment=the cases are designed to fall through and add the amount of turns together}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1024|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1027|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1029|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1031|nethack=3.6.7}} A [[pet]] that eats a giant mimic corpse will similarly mimic an item or another monster that they are thinking about for the same amount of turns, harmlessly dismounting the hero if that pet is currently serving as a steed.{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|223|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|350|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|1338|nethack=3.6.7}} This does not affect the eater's worn [[armor]] or other equipment in either case, and a hero or monster disguised this way will return to normal prematurely if another monster interacts with whatever they are disguised as.
 ==Generation==
-{{main|Mimic#Generation}}
+{{main|Mimic#Generation|l1=Mimic generation}}
 Randomly generated giant mimics are always created hostile. A giant mimic that is randomly generated will appear disguised as an appropriate item or dungeon feature for that square. A [[large mimic]] can [[grow up]] into a giant mimic.
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 * When entering a new dungeon floor that is not the [[Rogue level]], if the [[level difficulty]] is 9 or higher there is a chance of a small mimic disguised as a closed door being created in a doorway, rather than an actual door.{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|417|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|425|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * A giant mimic may appear among the four mimics generated on The Mimic of the Mines map of [[Mines' End]] at level creation.
-* A giant mimic is generated on the home floor of the [[Rogue quest]] at level creation - it is placed in one of four random locations where the down [[stair]] can appear, with the giant mimic disguised as said stairway.
+* A giant mimic is generated on the home floor of the [[Rogue quest]] at level creation, and is placed in one of four random locations where the down [[stair]] can appear, with the giant mimic disguised as said stairway.
 * Three giant mimics disguised as [[fountain]]s are generated among four specific locations on [[Juiblex's swamp]] at level creation, with the fourth housing a real fountain.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|37f6eee147faf3d530112d2cdbb3fe9e699ad57d}}, the "storeroom" [[themed room]] may contain giant mimics disguised as [[chest]]s.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|37f6eee147faf3d530112d2cdbb3fe9e699ad57d}}, the "storeroom" [[themed room]] may contain giant mimics disguised as [[chest]]s.}}
 ==Strategy==
-{{main|Mimic#Strategy}}
+{{main|Mimic#Strategy|l1=Common mimic strategies}}
-Giant mimics are very slow at 3 [[speed]], but hit especially hard for an early-game hero, resulting in death if they carelessly bump into one while shopping or else underestimate the power of their claw attacks. A giant mimic that successfully sticks to an early game hero will likely kill them in short order unless the hero can get loose in time - if encountered early enough, it may be better to leave the shop until it re-cloaks itself, or even avoid the shop altogether until you can gain enough experience and secure good enough armor and weapons to survive combat.
+Giant mimics are very slow at 3 [[speed]], but hit especially hard for an early-game hero, resulting in death if they carelessly bump into one while shopping or else underestimate the power of their claw attacks. A giant mimic that successfully sticks to an early game hero will likely kill them in short order unless the hero can get loose in time&mdash;if encountered early enough, it may be better to leave the shop until it re-cloaks itself, or even avoid the shop altogether until you can gain enough experience and secure good enough armor and weapons to survive combat against it.
 Like with other mimics, the giant mimic's low speed can be exploited by most [[ranged attack]]s, and attentive players can spot shop mimics that are disguised as strange objects or else imitating items that are not normally sold in that type of shop. To safely uncloak a mimic in a shop, a hero can throw a single gold piece (via {{kbd|t|1|$}}) down the row or column where they suspect it to be: the gold will be added to store credit and can be picked up later without any trouble. Be sure not to anger the [[shopkeeper]] by hitting them with the coin! Properties such as [[warning]] and [[telepathy]] can also reliably detect potential mimics&mdash;the article section linked at the top of this section lists other methods of safely uncloaking and fighting mimics.
-If a hero ends up stuck to a giant mimic, they can [[scare]] it into letting them go e.g. by [[engraving]] [[Elbereth]], which they should have several chances to write successfully due to the mimic's low speed. Once Elbereth is correctly engraved (which you can confirm by [[near look]]ing with {{kbd|:}}), rest with {{kbd|.}} until the mimic flees to avoid smudging it; remember that the hero cannot go down a [[hole]] or use stairs while stuck. Scaring tools and other similar items can also scare a mimic into letting go of a hero stuck to it.
+If a hero ends up stuck to a giant mimic, they can [[scare]] it into letting them go e.g. by [[engraving]] [[Elbereth]], which they should have several chances to write successfully due to the mimic's low speed. Once Elbereth is correctly engraved (which you can confirm by [[near look]]ing with {{kbd|:}}), rest with {{kbd|.}} until the mimic flees to avoid smudging it; remember that the hero cannot go down a [[hole]] or use stairs while stuck to a mimic. Scaring tools and other similar items can also scare a mimic into letting go of a hero stuck to it.
 If fighting a giant mimic in a shop, certain ranged attacks may not be safe: thrown [[projectile]]s will become the shop's property if the shop buys or sells the weapon in question, and the [[wand of striking]] and {{+ of|force bolt}} spells can break [[fragile]] items in their path; additionally, using ray-type wands or spells can risk the shopkeeper being hit by the rebound, depending on the shop size.
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 The giant mimic first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the speed system functions differently: the hero and monsters all move at a consistent rate, meaning that an unhasted and unburdened hero always gets four moves to the mimic's one. This allows for '[[hit and run]]' tactics that can consistently and reliably dispose of mimics with enough care: characters with relatively high starting HP and [[AC]] can attack them more safely, and with skilled play even weaker roles can defeat mimics this way while avoiding damage.
+From NetHack 3.0.0 to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on these versions, the speed system functions differently: the hero and monsters all move at a consistent rate, meaning that an unhasted and unburdened hero always gets four moves to the mimic's one. This allows for '[[hit and run]]' tactics that can consistently and reliably dispose of mimics with enough care: characters with relatively high starting HP and [[AC]] can attack them more safely, and with skilled play even weaker roles can defeat mimics this way while avoiding damage.
 In those same versions, shapeshifting from eating a giant mimic corpse or tin does not break polyselfless conduct&mdash;this is changed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit|0f0a85d0bd0716b6c33921410f7c4b7e1bf55303}} so that eating a mimic corpse or tin breaks the conduct.
-In NetHack 3.6.0 and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, an [[umber hulk]]'s [[gaze attack]] will not uncloak giant mimics that it targets&mdash;this is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit|b5a027c3fedbfef1c8abad4ffe3dd249ae0d79bb}}.
+From NetHack 3.0.0 to NetHack 3.6.0 and earlier versions, including some variants based on these versions, an [[umber hulk]]'s [[gaze attack]] will not uncloak giant mimics that it targets&mdash;this is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit|b5a027c3fedbfef1c8abad4ffe3dd249ae0d79bb}}.
 ==Messages==
-{{main|Mimic#Messages}}
+{{main|Mimic#Messages|l1=Mimic-related messages}}
 ==Variants==
 ===UnNetHack===
 In [[UnNetHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the [[Convict quest]] at level creation.
-A giant mimic imitating a down stair is generated within the [[magic trap]] room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (UnNetHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation, while another imitating a wall is generated at the edge of the hidden treasure room.
+A giant mimic imitating a down stair is generated within the [[magic trap]] room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (UnNetHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] during level creation, while another imitating a wall is generated at the edge of the hidden treasure room.
 ===SpliceHack===
-In [[SpliceHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
+In [[SpliceHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest during level creation.
-A giant mimic imitating a down stair is generated within the magic trap room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (SpliceHack)|the lair of Asmodeus]] at level creation.
+A giant mimic imitating a down stair is generated within the magic trap room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (SpliceHack)|the lair of Asmodeus]] during level creation.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
+In [[EvilHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the [[Convict quest/EvilHack|Convict quest]] during level creation.
-Three giant mimics disguised as down stairways are generated in three of four specific locations on the first floor of [[Vecna's Domain]] at level creation.
+Three giant mimics disguised as down stairways are generated in three of four specific locations on the first floor of [[Vecna's Domain]] during level creation.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest during level creation.
 Two giant mimics disguised as down stairways are generated on the locate level of the [[Geek quest]].

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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Mimic#Messages}}
 ==Variants==

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 }}
-A '''giant mimic''', {{monsym|giant mimic}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the strongest type of [[mimic]], and is capable of [[hiding]] by disguising itself as an item or dungeon feature&mdash;its sticky body can trap the [[hero]] if they walk into the disguised mimic or the mimic attacks them. A hero in the form of a giant mimic can stick to other monsters through the same methods, and can also cloak themselves using the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|527|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A '''giant mimic''', {{monsym|giant mimic}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the strongest type of [[mimic]], and is capable of [[hiding]] by disguising itself as an appropriate item or dungeon feature&mdash;its sticky body can trap the [[hero]] if they walk into the disguised mimic or the mimic attacks them. A hero in the form of a giant mimic can stick to other monsters through the same methods, and can also cloak themselves using the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|527|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 A giant mimic has a two [[Sticking attack|sticking claw attacks]], and possesses [[acid resistance]].
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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Mimic#Generation}}
-Randomly generated giant mimics are always created hostile. A giant mimic that is randomly generated will appear disguised as an appropriate item or dungeon feature. A [[large mimic]] can [[grow up]] into a giant mimic.
+Randomly generated giant mimics are always created hostile. A giant mimic that is randomly generated will appear disguised as an appropriate item or dungeon feature for that square. A [[large mimic]] can [[grow up]] into a giant mimic.
 In addition to random generation, giant mimics can be generated in the following circumstances:
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 * When entering a new dungeon floor that is not the [[Rogue level]], if the [[level difficulty]] is 9 or higher there is a chance of a small mimic disguised as a closed door being created in a doorway, rather than an actual door.{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|417|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|425|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * A giant mimic may appear among the four mimics generated on The Mimic of the Mines map of [[Mines' End]] at level creation.
-* A giant mimic is generated on the home floor of the [[Rogue quest]] at level creation, and is placed in one of four random locations where the down [[stair]] can appear, with the giant mimic disguised as said down stair.
+* A giant mimic is generated on the home floor of the [[Rogue quest]] at level creation - it is placed in one of four random locations where the down [[stair]] can appear, with the giant mimic disguised as said stairway.
-* Three giant mimics disguised as [[fountain]]s are generated in four specific locations on [[Juiblex's swamp]] at level creation.
+* Three giant mimics disguised as [[fountain]]s are generated among four specific locations on [[Juiblex's swamp]] at level creation, with the fourth housing a real fountain.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|37f6eee147faf3d530112d2cdbb3fe9e699ad57d}}, the "storeroom" [[themed room]] may contain giant mimics disguised as [[chest]]s.}}
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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Mimic#Messages}}
 ==Variants==

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 ==Variants==
-In [[variants]] that incorporate the [[Convict]] patch, a giant mimic is generated on the home level of the [[Convict quest]] at level creation, and will be disguised as a down stair.
+===UnNetHack===
-===UnNetHack===
+A giant mimic imitating a down stair is generated within the [[magic trap]] room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (UnNetHack)|Asmodeus' Lair]] at level creation, while another imitating a wall is generated at the edge of the hidden treasure room.
 ===SpliceHack===
-In [[SpliceHack]], a giant mimic is generated within the [[magic trap]] room in [[Asmodeus' Lair (SpliceHack)|the lair of Asmodeus]] at level creation, as in UnNetHack.
+In [[SpliceHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], three giant mimics are generated in three of four specific locations on the first floor of [[Vecna's Domain]] at level creation, and will be disguised as down stairways.
+In [[EvilHack]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], two giant mimics are generated on the locate level of the [[Geek quest]], and both are disguised as down stairways.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], a giant mimic disguised as a down stair is generated on the home level of the Convict quest at level creation.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Mimic#Strategy}}
-Giant mimics are very slow at 3 [[speed]], but hit especially hard for an early-game hero, resulting in death if they carelessly bump into one while shopping or else underestimate the power of their claw attacks. A giant mimic that successfully sticks to an early game hero will likely kill them in short order unless the hero can get loose in time - if encountered early enough, it may be better to leave the shop until it re-cloaks itself, or even avoid the shop altogether until you can secure good enough armor and weapons to survive combat.
+Giant mimics are very slow at 3 [[speed]], but hit especially hard for an early-game hero, resulting in death if they carelessly bump into one while shopping or else underestimate the power of their claw attacks. A giant mimic that successfully sticks to an early game hero will likely kill them in short order unless the hero can get loose in time - if encountered early enough, it may be better to leave the shop until it re-cloaks itself, or even avoid the shop altogether until you can gain enough experience and secure good enough armor and weapons to survive combat.
 Like with other mimics, the giant mimic's low speed can be exploited by most [[ranged attack]]s, and attentive players can spot shop mimics that are disguised as strange objects or else imitating items that are not normally sold in that type of shop. To safely uncloak a mimic in a shop, a hero can throw a single gold piece (via {{kbd|t|1|$}}) down the row or column where they suspect it to be: the gold will be added to store credit and can be picked up later without any trouble. Be sure not to anger the [[shopkeeper]] by hitting them with the coin! Properties such as [[warning]] and [[telepathy]] can also reliably detect potential mimics&mdash;the article section linked at the top of this section lists other methods of safely uncloaking and fighting mimics.

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−	#~~REDIRECT~~ [[Mimic#Giant mimic]]	+	{{monster
		+	\|difficulty=11
		+	\|level=9
		+	\|experience=186
		+	\|speed=3
		+	\|AC=7
		+	\|MR=20
		+	\|align=0
		+	\|frequency=1
		+	\|genocidable=Yes
		+	\|attacks=Claw [[sticky]] 3d6, claw [[sticky]] 3d6
		+	\|weight=800
		+	\|nutr=500
		+	\|size=Large
		+	\|resistances=Acid
		+	\|resistances conveyed=None
		+	\|attributes={{attributes\|A giant mimic\|cling=1\|breathless=1\|amorphous=1\|hide=1\|animal=1\|noeyes=1\|nohead=1\|nolimbs=1\|thick=1\|carnivore=1\|hostile=1}}
		+	\|reference=[[monst.c#line626]]
		+	}}
		+
		+	A '''giant mimic''', {{monsym\|giant mimic}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the strongest type of [[mimic]], and is capable of [[hiding]] by disguising itself as an item or dungeon feature—its sticky body can trap the [[hero]] if they walk into the disguised mimic or the mimic attacks them.
		+
		+	A giant mimic has a two [[Sticking attack\|sticking claw attacks]], and possesses [[acid resistance]].
		+
		+	[[Eating]] a giant mimic [[corpse]] or [[tin]] causes the [[hero]] to mimic a pile of [[gold]] (or an [[orange]] if [[hallucinating]]) for 50 turns unless they have [[unchanging]], which dismounts them if they are [[riding]] and breaks the [[polyselfless]] [[conduct]].{{refsrc\|src/eat.c\|1016\|nethack=3.6.7\|comment=the cases are designed to fall through and add the amount of turns together}}{{refsrc\|src/eat.c\|1024\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/eat.c\|1027\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/eat.c\|1029\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/eat.c\|1031\|nethack=3.6.7}} A [[pet]] that eats a giant mimic corpse will similarly mimic an item or another monster that they are thinking about for the same amount of turns.{{refsrc\|src/dogmove.c\|223\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/dogmove.c\|350\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/dogmove.c\|1338\|nethack=3.6.7}} This does not affect armor or worn items in either case, and a hero or pet disguised this way will return to normal prematurely if another monster interacts with the item they are disguised as.
		+
		+	==Generation==
		+	{{main\|Mimic#Generation}}
		+	Randomly generated giant mimics are always created hostile. A giant mimic that is randomly generated will appear disguised as an appropriate item or dungeon feature.
		+
		+	In addition to random generation, giant mimics can be generated in the following circumstances:
		+
		+	* Giant mimics may be generated in [[shop]]s at level creation.{{refsrc\|src/shknam.c\|471\|nethack=3.6.7}} A giant mimic created in a shop on dungeon level 9 or higher has a 10 × (10 - DL)% chance of appearing as a [[strange object]], and otherwise has a {{frac\|2\|17}} chance of appearing as a strange object.
		+	* Two giant mimics disguised as [[boulder]]s appear on the top floor of [[Sokoban]].
		+	* When entering a new dungeon floor while the [[level difficulty]] is 9 or higher, there is a chance of a giant mimic disguised as a closed door being created in a doorway, rather than an actual door.{{refsrc\|src/mklev.c\|425\|nethack=3.6.7}}
		+	* A giant mimic may appear among the four mimics generated on The Mimic of the Mines map of [[Mines' End]] at level creation.
		+	* A giant mimic is generated on the home floor of the [[Rogue quest]] at level creation, and is placed in one of four random locations where the down [[stair]] can appear, with the giant mimic disguised as said down stair.
		+
		+	{{upcoming\|3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|37f6eee147faf3d530112d2cdbb3fe9e699ad57d}}, the "storeroom" [[themed room]] may contain giant mimics disguised as [[chest]]s.}}
		+
		+	==Strategy==
		+	{{main\|Mimic#Strategy}}
		+	Giant mimics are very slow at 3 [[speed]], but hit especially hard for an early-game hero, resulting in death if they carelessly bump into one while shopping or else underestimate the power of their claw attacks. A giant mimic that successfully sticks to an early game hero will likely kill them in short order unless the hero can get loose in time - if encountered early enough, it may be better to leave the shop until it re-cloaks itself, or even avoid the shop altogether until you can secure good enough armor and weapons to survive combat.
		+
		+	Like with other mimics, the giant mimic's low speed can be exploited by most [[ranged attack]]s, and attentive players can spot shop mimics that are disguised as strange objects or else imitating items that are not normally sold in that type of shop. To safely uncloak a mimic in a shop, a hero can throw a single gold piece (via {{kbd\|t\|1\|$}}) down the row or column where they suspect it to be: the gold will be added to store credit and can be picked up later without any trouble. Be sure not to anger the [[shopkeeper]] by hitting them with the coin! Properties such as [[warning]] and [[telepathy]] can also reliably detect potential mimics—the article section linked at the top of this section lists other methods of safely uncloaking and fighting mimics.
		+
		+	If a hero ends up stuck to a giant mimic, they can [[scare]] it into letting them go e.g. by [[engraving]] [[Elbereth]], which they should have several chances to write successfully due to the mimic's low speed. Once Elbereth is correctly engraved (which you can confirm by [[near look]]ing with {{kbd\|:}}), rest with {{kbd\|.}} until the mimic flees to avoid smudging it; remember that the hero cannot go down a [[hole]] or use stairs while stuck. Scaring tools and other similar items can also scare a mimic into letting go of a hero stuck to it.
		+
		+	If fighting a giant mimic in a shop, certain ranged attacks may not be safe: thrown [[projectile]]s will become the shop's property if the shop buys or sells the weapon in question, and the [[wand of striking]] and {{+ of\|force bolt}} spells can break [[fragile]] items in their path; additionally, using ray-type wands or spells can risk the shopkeeper being hit by the rebound, depending on the shop size.
		+
		+	Due to the high amount of experience that giant mimics can give, it is recommended for an early hero to be at [[experience level]] 3 or higher before dispatching one to maximize their experience gain.
		+
		+	==History==
		+	The giant mimic first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
		+
		+	In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, the speed system functions differently: the hero and monsters all move at a consistent rate, meaning that an unhasted and unburdened hero always gets four moves to the mimic's one. This allows for '[[hit and run]]' tactics that can consistently and reliably dispose of mimics with enough care: characters with relatively high starting HP and [[AC]] can attack them more safely, and with skilled play even weaker roles can defeat mimics this way while avoiding damage.
		+
		+	In those same versions, shapeshifting from eating a giant mimic corpse or tin does not break polyselfless conduct—this is changed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit\|0f0a85d0bd0716b6c33921410f7c4b7e1bf55303}} so that eating a mimic corpse or tin breaks the conduct.
		+
		+	In NetHack 3.6.0 and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, an [[umber hulk]]'s [[gaze attack]] will not uncloak giant mimics that it targets—this is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit\|b5a027c3fedbfef1c8abad4ffe3dd249ae0d79bb}}.
		+
		+	==Messages==
		+	{{main\|Mimic#Messages}}
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		+	==Encyclopedia entry==
		+	{{encyclopedia-redirect\|mimic}}
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		+	==References==
		+	<references/>
		+	{{nethack-367}}
		+	[[Category:Monsters]]

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