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Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ word choice

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‎Strategy: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ word choice

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‎Generation: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ touch-ups

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‎Generation: touch-ups

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ pothole, punc

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‎Strategy: pothole, punc

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ nogeno, nopoly

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‎Generation: nogeno, nopoly

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ map is chosen at random, tweak to reflect that

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‎Generation: map is chosen at random, tweak to reflect that

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ rephrase

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‎Generation: rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: /* Origin */ word choice

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‎Origin: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: typo, word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: that should settle it

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 ==Strategy==
-Graz'zt is extremely dangerous to face in melee and hard to avoid, due to his seduction theft ability and covetous behavior: [[boulder fort]]s are the most consistent method to avoid being robbed blind, but beware of [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]] and other monsters carrying {{wand of|striking|polymorph|or=1}} wands! For ranged offense while within the fort, you should use [[missile]] weapons that can consistently hit through his -9 AC; ray-type attacks are useless against his shield of reflection. Weapons such as a tethered [[aklys]] or a stack of [[shuriken]], especially those that can deal [[shock]] and/or [[silver]] damage, are among your better options. If the player can reach [[Skilled]] or higher in [[hammer]], the [[Hammer of the Gods]] is a very effective option.
+Graz'zt is extremely dangerous to face in melee and hard to avoid, due to his seduction theft ability and covetous behavior: [[boulder fort]]s are the most consistent method to avoid being robbed blind, but beware of [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]] or monsters carrying [[wands of striking]] or {{wand of|polymorph}}! For ranged offense while within the fort, you should use [[missile]] weapons that can consistently hit through his -9 AC; ray-type attacks are useless against his shield of reflection. Weapons such as a tethered [[aklys]] or a stack of [[shuriken]], especially those that can deal [[shock]] and/or [[silver]] damage, are among your better options. If the player can reach [[Skilled]] or higher in [[hammer]], the [[Hammer of the Gods]] is a very effective option.
 Another strategy is to zap a [[cancellation]] at Graz'zt from within your fort: cancelling him nullifies his theft attack, making engaging him in melee much more feasible&mdash;be mindful about his [[Magic resistance (monster)|magic saving throw]] of 35. A [[wand of cancellation]] in particular has a roughly 50/50 chance of affecting Graz'zt; you can check if cancellation has worked from a safe distance by zapping a [[wand of probing]] at him. As is normal for strong unique hostiles, a [[potion of paralysis]] can be used to immobilize him as well, though this carries the risk of it wearing off at an inopportune moment.

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 ==Generation==
-Graz'zt is always generated hostile, and is not a valid target for genocide or polymorph.
+Graz'zt is always generated hostile, and is not a valid polymorph form or genocide target.
 Graz'zt is one of the four demon princes who can occupy the third-tier demon lair in [[Gehennom]], with his position depending on the map chosen, and he can also be summoned by [[demon gating]] from other major demons.

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 Graz'zt is one of the four demon princes who can occupy the third-tier demon lair in [[Gehennom]], with his position depending on the map chosen, and he can also be summoned by [[demon gating]] from other major demons.
-Graz'zt is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a non-[[silver]] [[shield of reflection]] and a cursed [[long sword]] that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +5, and will be made into [[Dirge (EvilHack)|Dirge]] if it has not yet been generated.
+Graz'zt is [[always generated with]] a non-[[silver]] [[shield of reflection]], as well as a cursed [[long sword]] that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +5 and will be made into [[Dirge (EvilHack)|Dirge]] if that artifact has not yet been generated.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Strategy==
-Graz'zt is extremely dangerous to face in melee and hard to avoid, due to his seduction theft ability and covetous behavior: [[boulder fort]]s are the most consistent method to avoid being robbed blind, but beware of giants and other monsters carrying {{wand of|striking|polymorph|or=1}} wands! For ranged offense while within the fort, you should use [[missile]] weapons that can consistently hit through his -9 AC; ray-type attacks are useless against his shield of reflection. Weapons such as a tethered [[aklys]] or a stack of [[shuriken]], especially those that can deal [[shock]] and/or [[silver]] damage, are among your better options. If the player can reach [[Skilled]] or higher in [[hammer]], the [[Hammer of the Gods]] is a very effective option.
+Graz'zt is extremely dangerous to face in melee and hard to avoid, due to his seduction theft ability and covetous behavior: [[boulder fort]]s are the most consistent method to avoid being robbed blind, but beware of [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]] and other monsters carrying {{wand of|striking|polymorph|or=1}} wands! For ranged offense while within the fort, you should use [[missile]] weapons that can consistently hit through his -9 AC; ray-type attacks are useless against his shield of reflection. Weapons such as a tethered [[aklys]] or a stack of [[shuriken]], especially those that can deal [[shock]] and/or [[silver]] damage, are among your better options. If the player can reach [[Skilled]] or higher in [[hammer]], the [[Hammer of the Gods]] is a very effective option.
-Another strategy is to zap a [[cancellation]] at Graz'zt from within your fort: cancelling him nullifies his theft attack, making engaging him in melee much more feasible - be mindful about his [[Magic resistance (monster)|magic saving throw]] of 35. A [[wand of cancellation]] in particular has a roughly 50/50 chance of affecting Graz'zt; you can check if cancellation has worked from a safe distance by zapping a [[wand of probing]] at him. As is normal for strong unique hostiles, a [[potion of paralysis]] can be used to immobilize him as well, though this carries the risk of it wearing off at an inopportune moment.
+Another strategy is to zap a [[cancellation]] at Graz'zt from within your fort: cancelling him nullifies his theft attack, making engaging him in melee much more feasible&mdash;be mindful about his [[Magic resistance (monster)|magic saving throw]] of 35. A [[wand of cancellation]] in particular has a roughly 50/50 chance of affecting Graz'zt; you can check if cancellation has worked from a safe distance by zapping a [[wand of probing]] at him. As is normal for strong unique hostiles, a [[potion of paralysis]] can be used to immobilize him as well, though this carries the risk of it wearing off at an inopportune moment.
 On very rare occasions, Graz'zt's theft may work in a player's favor; for example, he might steal a [[bag]] you are carrying and go through its contents, leaving him vulnerable to attack for several turns. However, this should not remotely be relied on, especially if he steals your primary container and begins taking out your {{! of|full healing}} potions, wands of cancellation/polymorph, and other dangerous or valuable items. A lawful hero wearing the [[Gauntlets of Purity]] can block the theft attack entirely.

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 ==Generation==
-Graz'zt is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for [[polymorph]].
+Graz'zt is always generated hostile, and is not a valid target for genocide or polymorph.
 Graz'zt is one of the four demon princes who can occupy the third-tier demon lair in [[Gehennom]], with his position depending on the map chosen, and he can also be summoned by [[demon gating]] from other major demons.

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 Graz'zt is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for [[polymorph]].
-Graz'zt is one of the four demon princes who can occupy the third-tier demon lair in [[Gehennom]], where he is generated [[meditating]] in the center of the rightmost tower. He can also be summoned by [[demon gating]] from other major demons.
+Graz'zt is one of the four demon princes who can occupy the third-tier demon lair in [[Gehennom]], and has a {{frac|4}} chance of being generated [[meditating]] in the center of the rightmost tower. He can also be summoned by [[demon gating]] from other major demons.
 Graz'zt is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a non-[[silver]] [[shield of reflection]] and a cursed [[long sword]] that has an [[enchantment]] ranging from +2 to +5, and will be made into [[Dirge (EvilHack)|Dirge]] if it has not yet been generated.

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 ==Origin==
-Graz'zt originates from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where he makes his debut in the 1983 ''Monster Manual II'' for the 1st Advanced edition. Graz'zt is known as the Dark Prince and the Prince of Pleasure, and rules the 45th, 46th and 47th layers of the Abyss, known as Azzagrat or the Triple Realm - he is the demon prince of decadence and unlimited self-indulgence, as well as the patron of corrupt authorities and tyrants who would rule by force.
+Graz'zt originates from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where he makes his debut in the 1983 ''Monster Manual II'' for the 1st Advanced edition. Graz'zt is known as the Dark Prince and the Prince of Pleasure, and rules the 45th, 46th and 47th layers of the Abyss, known as Azzagrat or the Triple Realm - he is the demon prince of decadence and unlimited self-indulgence, as well as the patron of corrupt authorities and tyrants who rule by force.
 Graz'zt appears as a lithe and muscular humanoid that stands 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall, with skin the color and luster of polished obsidian and green eyes that glitter with malevolent light; he has yellowed fangs, pointed ears, and six slender fingers decorating each hand, and is often depicted with six toes and six small black horns half-hidden amid thick black hair. Graz'zt is considered the comeliest demon in the Abyss, and is often dressed in the most expensive and elegant finery on the plane, though any form he took would retain his fiendish traits.

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 '''Graz'zt''', {{magenta|&}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. Graz'zt is a [[strong]] [[humanoid]] [[demon prince]] that is capable of [[flight]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can [[see invisible]], and can [[follow]] the [[hero]] to other levels if he is adjacent. Graz'zt is [[covetous]] and capable of warping several squares at a time, and desires the [[Amulet of Yendor]].