High boots - Revision history

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ this should stop antigulp/anyone else getting (justifiably) upset at me

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‎dNetHack: this should stop antigulp/anyone else getting (justifiably) upset at me

Umbire the Phantom: more for the list

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 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
-In Fantasyland these are remarkable in that they seldom or
+In Fantasyland these are remarkable in that they seldom or never wear out and are suitable for riding or walking in without the need of Socks.  Boots never pinch, rub, or get stones in them; nor do nails stick upwards into the feet from the soles.  They are customarily mid-calf length or knee-high, slip on and off easily and never smell of feet.  Unfortunately, the formula for making this splendid footwear is a closely guarded secret, possibly derived from nonhumans (see Dwarfs, Elves, and Gnomes).
-never wear out and are suitable for riding or walking in
+|[ The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, by Diana Wynne Jones ]
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 * [[Alhoon (dNetHack)|Alhoons]] are always generated with an eroded pair of leather high boots.
 * [[Xorn monk]]s have a {{frac|3|16}} chance of being generated with high boots.
-* [[Mayor Cummerbund]], the [[Pirate quest/dNetHack|Pirate quest]] leader, and the quest guardian [[pirate brother]]s are generated with high boots.
+* [[Mayor Cummerbund]], the [[Pirate quest/dNetHack|Pirate quest]] leader, and the quest guardian [[Pirate brother (dNetHack)|pirate brothers]] are generated with high boots.
 * [[Wandering pirate|Wandering skeletal and gityanki pirates]] are generated with high boots.
 * The [[Rebel Ringleader]] that serves as the [[Noble/dNetHack|Noble's]] [[quest nemesis]] for the default [[Noble quest]] is always generated with high boots, as is the [[half-elf ranger]] that is part of the rebel party.

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 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], a pair of high boots grants 2 base [[AC]], and protects against a [[xan]]'s [[Wounded legs|leg-wounding]] sting {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=cases for <tt>AD_LEGS</tt>}}
+While [[worn]], a pair of high boots grants 2 base [[AC]], and protects against a [[xan]]'s [[Wounded legs|leg-wounding]] [[sting attack]] {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=cases for <tt>AD_LEGS</tt>}}
 ==Strategy==

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 [[Mercenaries]] have a {{frac|6}} chance of being [[generated with]] a pair of high boots.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|644|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Quest guardian]]s are commonly given high boots as well:
-* [[Student]]s, [[attendant]]s, [[abbot]]s, [[acolyte]]s, [[guide]]s, and [[apprentice]]s have a {{frac|2|9}} chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|283|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+* [[Student]]s, [[attendant]]s, [[abbot]]s, [[Acolyte (quest guardian)|acolytes]], [[guide]]s, and [[apprentice]]s have a {{frac|2|9}} chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|283|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 * [[Chieftain]]s, [[page]]s, [[roshi]], and [[warrior]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 * [[Bralani Eladrin]] are always generated with high boots.
 * [[Firre Eladrin]] have a roughly {{frac|2}} chance of generating with high boots.
-* [[Caillea Eladrin]] are always generated with black-colored high boots that have the [[frosted]] and coldproof properties.<!--Gwyn isn't generated yet, though a mask of him exists
+* [[Caillea Eladrin]] are always generated with black-colored high boots that have the [[frosted]] and [[coldproof]] properties.<!--Gwyn isn't generated yet, though a mask of him exists
 * [[Gwynharwyf]] is always generated with high boots.-->
 * Angels and minions that are [[Lawful angels and minions|lawful]], [[Neutral angels and minions|neutral]] or [[Chaotic angels and minions|chaotic]] and do not have monster-specific inventory have an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with high boots.

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 The cursed [[chest]] in the southeastern-most corner of the [[Convict quest/dNetHack|Convict quest]] goal level has a blessed +2 pair of high boots placed in it during level creation.
-Many monsters can be generated with high boots:
+<simpletabs>
+Monster inventory|
 * [[Tengu]] that generate on the [[Samurai quest]], or else with a {{frac|20}} chance on other levels, are generated with a pair of high boots.
 * [[Drow matron]]s that serve as [[temple]] priestesses to [[Lolth (dNetHack)|Lolth]], [[Kiaransali]] and [[Ver'tas]] are always generated with high boots.
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 * [[Android]]s are always generated with high boots.
 * [[Daemon]] is always generated with cursed and erosion-proofed +9 high boots.
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 * [[Yochlol]] are always generated with cursed and erosion-proofed +2 high boots.
 * Live [[Drow (monster attribute)|drow]] that are generated with equipment have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of being given a pair of high boots.
 * [[Werewolves]] generated in human form within [[the Lost Cities]] will always generate with high boots.
 * [[Shattered Ziggurat knight]]s and [[Shattered Ziggurat wizard|wizards]] always generate with high boots.
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 * [[Human (monster)|Humans]] that are generated in the future (i.e. the Anachrononaut quest and Android quest) will always be generated with white-colored high boots.
 * [[Legion devil grunt]]s, [[Legion devil soldier|soldiers]] and [[Legion devil sergeant|sergeants]] always generate with high boots.
 * [[Daemon]] is always generated with cursed and erosion-proofed +9 high boots.

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 * [[Chieftain]]s, [[page]]s, [[roshi]], and [[warrior]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Player monster]]s on the [[Astral Plane]] have an effective ~10.02% chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|134|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> is only set to true when generating player monsters on the Astral Plane}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=mk_mplayer_armor|comment=this line requires <tt>if (special)</tt> and selects boots from all available types listed in objects.c}}
+[[Player monster]]s created on the [[Astral Plane]] have an effective ~10.02% chance of generating with high boots.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|134|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> is only set to true when generating player monsters on the Astral Plane}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=mk_mplayer_armor|comment=this line requires <tt>if (special)</tt> and selects boots from all available types listed in objects.c}}
 ==Description==
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 * [[Yochlol]] are always generated with cursed and erosion-proofed +2 high boots.
 * Live [[Drow (monster attribute)|drow]] that are generated with equipment have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of being given a pair of high boots.
 * [[Shattered Ziggurat knight]]s and [[Shattered Ziggurat wizard|wizards]] always generate with high boots.
 * [[Witch (dNetHack)|Witches]], [[apprentice witch]]es and their [[coven leader]] are always generated with black-colored high boots.
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 * [[Mayor Cummerbund]], the [[Pirate quest/dNetHack|Pirate quest]] leader, and the quest guardian [[pirate brother]]s are generated with high boots.
 * [[Wandering pirate|Wandering skeletal and gityanki pirates]] are generated with high boots.
-* The [[Rebel Ringleader]] that serves as the [[Noble/dNetHack|Noble's]] [[quest nemesis]] for the default [[Noble quest]] is always generated with high boots.
+* The [[Rebel Ringleader]] that serves as the [[Noble/dNetHack|Noble's]] [[quest nemesis]] for the default [[Noble quest]] is always generated with high boots, as is the [[half-elf ranger]] that is part of the rebel party.
 * The [[Master of Thieves]] is always generated with a blessed +5 pair of high boots.
 * [[Alliance vanguard]]s, one of the [[Drow Healer quest]] guardians, are always generated with high boots.
 * [[Disciple]]s, the [[Kensei quest]] guardians, are always generated with high boots.
 * [[Lady Constance]], the apparent [[Madperson quest]] leader, is always generated with a pair of +3 high boots.
-* [[Hunter]]s, the [[Ranger quest/dNetHack|Ranger quest]] guardians, are always generated with high boots compared to ''NetHack''.
+* [[Hunter (dNetHack)|Hunters]], the [[Ranger quest/dNetHack|Ranger quest]] guardians, are always generated with high boots.
 * [[Ninja]] are always generated with black-colored high boots.
 * Male [[myrkalfar]] are always generated with white-colored high boots.

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 * [[Hedrow wizard]]s and [[hedrow master-wizard]]s always generate with high boots.
 * [[A'salom]] is always generated with a pair of high boots.
-* [[Mother (monster)|Mother]], the [[Drow Noble quest]] leader, is always generated with a blessed and [[erosion]]-proofed +0 pair of high boots.
+* [[Mother (monster)|Mother]], the [[Drow Noble quest]] [[Quest leader|leader]], is always generated with a blessed and [[erosion]]-proofed +0 pair of high boots.
 * [[Drow alienist]]s are always generated with cursed and erosion-proofed +0 high boots.
 * [[Sister]]s, the [[Drow Noble]] [[quest guardian]]s, are always generated with high boots.
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 * The [[Rebel Ringleader]] that serves as the [[Noble/dNetHack|Noble's]] [[quest nemesis]] for the default [[Noble quest]] is always generated with high boots.
 * The [[Master of Thieves]] is always generated with a blessed +5 pair of high boots.
 * Male [[myrkalfar]] are always generated with white-colored high boots.
 * Live [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] that are generated in the future (i.e. the [[Anachrononaut quest]] and [[Android quest]]) and are not given monster-specific inventory will always be generated with white-colored high boots.