Illithanachronounbinder - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: some touching-up

2026-04-13T21:05:09Z

some touching-up

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2026-03-23T16:49:58Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Spirits */ potholes

2026-02-27T14:34:01Z

‎Spirits: potholes

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2025-10-12T00:15:09Z

pothole

NetSysFire: /* Special rules */ - they also start with 100 insight

2024-11-11T17:41:50Z

‎Special rules: - they also start with 100 insight

Umbire the Phantom: /* Etymology */ bolding + touch-ups

2024-07-15T18:15:28Z

‎Etymology: bolding + touch-ups

Eater: /* Strategy */ Added jack "Fight" and possible use for the explosion

2024-04-24T13:42:33Z

‎Strategy: Added jack "Fight" and possible use for the explosion

Eater: /* Strategy */ detailing Iris fight

2024-04-24T13:26:53Z

‎Strategy: detailing Iris fight

Eater: /* Strategy */ Typo correction

2024-04-24T12:59:23Z

‎Strategy: Typo correction

Eater: /* Strategy */ Added details on Huginn and Muginn

2024-04-24T12:59:02Z

‎Strategy: Added details on Huginn and Muginn

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-The '''Illithanachronounbinder''' (or '''Acu''' for short) is a role that appears in [[notdNetHack]]. They are based on [[Anachrononaut]]s and [[Binder]]s, and act as their opposite number as implied by the role's name.
+The '''Illithanachronounbinder''' (abbreviated as '''Acu''') is a role that appears in [[notdNetHack]]. They are based on [[Anachrononaut]]s and [[Binder]]s, and act as their opposite number as implied by the role's name.
-Illithanachronounbinders can be any of the following races: [[Human (starting race)|humans]], [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]], [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]], [[Elf (starting race)|elves]], [[Drow (starting race)|drow]], [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]], [[Half-dragon (starting race)|half-dragons]], [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifiers]], [[Ent (starting race)|ents]], [[Salamander (starting race)|salamanders]], or [[Yuki-onna (starting race)|yuki-onna]].
+Illithanachronounbinders can be any of the following races: [[Human (starting race)|humans]], [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]], [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]], [[Elf (starting race)|elves]], [[Drow (starting race)|drow]], [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]], [[Half-dragon (starting race)|half-dragons]], [[Chiropteran (starting race)|chiropterans]], [[Incantifier (starting race)|incantifiers]], [[Ent (starting race)|ents]], [[Salamander (starting race)|salamanders]], [[Clockwork automaton (starting race)|clockwork automata]], or [[Yuki-onna (starting race)|yuki-onna]]. In notnotdNetHack, they can also be [[Octopode (starting race)|octopodes]] in addition to the listed races.
-An Illithanachronounbinder is always lawful and cannot change [[alignment]]; they are also considered a [[Illithid (starting race)|mind flayer]] of the selected starting race, possessing all of that race's abilities alongside those of mind flayers.
+An Illithanachronounbinder is always lawful and cannot change [[alignment]]&mdash;they are also considered a [[Illithid (starting race)|mind flayer]] of the selected starting race, possessing all of that race's abilities alongside those of mind flayers.
 '''Below this point are major spoilers for the Illithanachronounbinder role.'''
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 ==Etymology==
 The components of the name "Illith-anachrono-un-binder" describe what the role is and does:
-*'''Illith''' refers to illithids, another name for [[Illithid (starting race)|mind flayer]]s. That is what an Acu character is: a mind flayer that has taken over the body of a monster from the selected starting race.
+* '''"Illith"''' refers to illithids, another name for mind flayers. That is what an Acu character is: a mind flayer that has taken over the body of a monster from the selected starting race. In notnotdNetHack specifically, "clockwork" Illithanachronounbinders are treated similar to [[Android]]s that have been parasitized by the mind flayer.
-*'''anachrono''' refers to Anachrononauts, whose mission is to go back in time and eject the mind flayer goddess Ilsensine from the universe, to change history and stop her from conquering the universe in the future.
+* '''"Anachrono"''' refers to Anachrononauts, whose mission is to go back in time and eject the mind flayer goddess Ilsensine from the universe, to change history and stop her from conquering the universe in the future.
-*'''[[binder]]''' is a role that summons [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirits]] and gains power from them by binding them to their soul.
+* The '''[[Binder]]''' is a role that summons [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirits]] and gains power from them by binding them to their soul.
-*'''un''' is a prefix that means "not" or "opposite", and in this context it refers to the Illithanachronounbinder's goals:
+* The '''"un"''' prefix means "not" or "opposite", and in this context it refers to the Illithanachronounbinder's goals:
-**They are trying to undo what the Anachrononaut achieved and save their goddess Ilsensine.
+** They are trying to undo what the Anachrononaut achieved and save their goddess Ilsensine.
-**They also summon Binder spirits, but unlike Binders who work with their spirits, Illithanachronounbinders must battle and kill the spirits' physical incarnations in order to grow stronger.
+** They also summon Binder spirits, but unlike Binders who work with their spirits, Illithanachronounbinders must battle and kill the spirits' physical incarnations in order to grow stronger.
-The Illithanachronounbinder was originally going to be called the '''Anachronounbinder''', but the letters a and A were already taken in the role selection menu (for [[Archeologist]] and Anachrononaut).
+The Illithanachronounbinder was originally going to be called the '''Anachronounbinder''' (hence the abbreviation of "Acu"), but the letters a and A were already taken in the role selection menu for both [[Archeologist]] and Anachrononaut.
 ==Starting inventory==
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 * 3 [[food ration]]s
 * a [[R'lyehian faceplate]]
-* a [[robe]] (unless a [[drow]])
+* a [[robe]] (unless they are a [[drow]])
-* a pair of [[high boots]] (unless [[slithy]] or not [[humanoid]])
+* a pair of [[high boots]] (unless they are [[slithy]] or not [[humanoid]])
 ==Intrinsics==

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 | [[Ymir]]
 | 30
-| +7 [[platinum]] [[double lightsaber]]<br>[[amulet of reflection]]<br>gigantic armor:<ul><li>+7 [[crystal boots]]</li><li>+7 [[crystal gauntlets]]</li><li>+7 [[crystal shield]]</li><li>+7 [[crystal helm]]</li><li>+7 [[cloak of magic resistance]]</li><li>+10 [[Plates of the Near Void]]</li></ul>
+| +7 [[platinum]] [[double lightsaber]]<br>[[amulet of reflection]]<br>gigantic armor:<ul><li>+7 [[crystal boots]]</li><li>+7 [[crystal gauntlets]]</li><li>+7 [[crystal shield]]</li><li>+7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]]</li><li>+7 [[cloak of magic resistance]]</li><li>+10 [[Plates of the Near Void]]</li></ul>
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 | uncursed [[Mineral|stone]] equipment:<ul><li>[[spear]]</li><li>pair of gloves</li><li>[[armored boots]]</li><li>[[chain mail]]</li><li>the uncursed [[Stone Mask]]</li></ul>
 |-
-| [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Echidna, Mother of Monsters|Echidna]]
+| [[Echidna (dNetHack)|Echidna]]
 | 11
 | 3 random items
 |-
-| [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Eden, the First Garden|Eden]]
+| [[Eden]]
 | 12
 | [[Eden's Scales]]

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 ** The mind blast works identically to the [[Madman#Psychic powers|Madperson ability]], but is stronger due to the player being a mind flayer.
 *XL 4: Psionic pulse ability: a directional psionic attack which deals damage and is able to knock monsters back.
-*XL 7: Psionic echolocation: works identically to the [[chiropteran]] echolocation ability.
+*XL 7: Psionic echolocation: works identically to the [[Chiropteran (starting race)|chiropteran]] echolocation ability.
 *XL 10: [[Flying]]
 *XL 12: Psionic craze ability: allows you to "psionically torture" a monster, which may make it flee.

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 ==Special rules==
-Illithanachronounbinders are immune to [[madness]], and their [[sanity]] is always locked at 100.
+Illithanachronounbinders are immune to [[madness]], and their [[sanity]] is always locked at 100. They also start with 100 [[insight]].
 Illithanachronounbinders cannot level up normally, and must summon [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirits]] in order to gain experience levels.

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 * Iris:
 ** Possesses a sickness and hallucination inducing attack. Slightly above normal speed.
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 * Huginn and Muninn:
 ** You'll be facing two flying enemies with stunning and stat draining attacks. Make sure to have high damage or attack from range.
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 * Fafnir:
 ** Higher health and damage than Eve, but only has a poison breath for ranged damage. Not especially dangerous.
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