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 ==Generation==
-Randomly-generated imps may be [[peaceful]] for [[chaotic]] heroes.
+Randomly-generated imps may be [[peaceful]] towards a [[chaotic]] hero that does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|2027|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Breaking an [[expensive camera]] has a {{frac|9}} chance of creating an imp, which will be peaceful unless the camera was [[cursed]].{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1943|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Breaking an [[expensive camera]] has a {{frac|9}} chance of creating an imp, which will be peaceful unless the camera was [[cursed]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1943|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Imps appear among the random {{white|i}} that are part of the first [[quest]] [[monster class]] for [[Knight]]s and make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Knight quest]]. They also appear among the random {{white|i}} that are generated on each floor of the [[Wizard quest]] at level creation.

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 In [[SLASH'EM]], a hostile imp is generated in the Chamber of Sloth within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation, and fifteen imps are generated randomly around [[Dispater's lair (SLASH'EM)|Dispater's lair]] at level creation.
-An imp is among the [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s to chaotic heroes via sacrifice or prayer at [[experience level]]s 1-6.
+An imp is among the [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s to chaotic heroes via [[sacrifice]] at [[experience level]] 6 or below.
 Imps appear among the random {{white|i}} that are part of the second quest monster class for [[Necromancer]]s and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Necromancer quest]].

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Claw 1d4 physical
+  |attacks=Claw 1d4 [[physical]]
   |weight=20
   |nutr=10
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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|An imp|regen=1|wander=1|stalk=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|An imp|regen=1|wander=1|stalk=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|noveg=1}}
-  |reference=[[monst.c#line511]]
+  |reference=[[monst.c#line481]]
 }}

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Claw 1d4
+  |attacks=Claw 1d4 physical
   |weight=20
   |nutr=10
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 }}
-An '''imp''', {{monsym|imp}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[tiny]] [[minor demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen with infravision, possesses [[regeneration]], and can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
+An '''imp''', {{monsym|imp}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The imp is a [[tiny]] [[minor demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen with infravision, possesses [[regeneration]], and can [[follow]] the [[hero]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
 An imp has a single claw attack.
-Hostile imps will taunt the hero with random [[demonic malediction]]s when attacking, moving or [[chat]]ted with.
+Hostile imps will taunt the hero with random [[demonic malediction]]s when attacking, moving or [[chat]]ted to.
 ==Generation==

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-An '''imp''', {{monsym|imp}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[tiny]] [[minor demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen with infravision, possesses [[regeneration]], and can follow a [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
+An '''imp''', {{monsym|imp}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[tiny]] [[minor demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen with infravision, possesses [[regeneration]], and can follow the [[hero]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
 An imp has a single claw attack.
-Hostile imps will taunt you with random [[demonic malediction]]s when attacking you or [[chat]]ted with.
+Hostile imps will taunt the hero with random [[demonic malediction]]s when attacking, moving or [[chat]]ted with.
 ==Generation==
-Randomly-generated imps may be created as [[peaceful]] for [[chaotic]] characters.
+Randomly-generated imps may be [[peaceful]] for [[chaotic]] heroes.
 Breaking an [[expensive camera]] has a {{frac|9}} chance of creating an imp, which will be peaceful unless the camera was [[cursed]].{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1943|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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 ==Strategy==
-While it may not seem very dangerous, imps can be quite annoying and difficult for early characters to deal with: their 2 [[AC]] is fairly low for this point in the game, and the regeneration also makes sticking any actual damage tricky An imp also moves at the same speed as an unhasted character, making escaping one tricky as well.
+While they may not seem very dangerous, imps can be quite annoying and difficult for early characters to deal with: their 2 [[AC]] is fairly low for that point in the game, and the regeneration also makes sticking any actual damage tricky. An imp also moves at the same speed as an unhasted character, making escaping one tricky as well.
 Melee-focused roles with good starting weapons are likely to have less trouble dealing with early imps. A dust-written [[Elbereth]] is good for scaring off an annoying imp, and a [[pet]] can help whittle one down in combat. Magic can still work against an imp, though their [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 20 means that a few tries of a [[spell]] or [[wand]] may be required.
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 In [[SLASH'EM]], a hostile imp is generated in the Chamber of Sloth within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation, and fifteen imps are generated randomly around [[Dispater's lair (SLASH'EM)|Dispater's lair]] at level creation.
-An imp is among the loyal [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s via sacrifice or prayer to [[chaotic]] players of [[experience level]] 6 or lower.
+An imp is among the [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s to chaotic heroes via sacrifice or prayer at [[experience level]]s 1-6.
 Imps appear among the random {{white|i}} that are part of the second quest monster class for [[Necromancer]]s and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Necromancer quest]].
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the imp is lawful and has the ability to [[fly]], and their [[Monster difficulty|difficulty]] is increased to 5.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the imp is lawful, has [[flight]], and their [[Monster difficulty|difficulty]] is increased to 5.
 Imps can appear in the court of a [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]] ruled by a [[kobold lord]].
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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], imps have the ability to go [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserk]] at low health.
+In [[Hack'EM]], imps can go [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserk]] at low health.
 In addition to details from SLASH'EM applying, an imp is generated in one of the possible demon prince maps for Gehennom as in EvilHack.

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 ===xNetHack===
-In [[xNetHack]], imps and other minor demons that leave corpses are [[carnivorous]]. All minor demons also take +d6 damage from being hit with [[iron]] weapons and items.
+In [[xNetHack]], imps and other minor demons that leave corpses are [[carnivorous]]. Imps also take +d6 damage from being hit with [[iron]] weapons and items.
 ===SpliceHack===

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 In [[Hack'EM]], imps have the ability to go [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserk]] at low health.
-A hostile imp is generated in the Chamber of Sloth within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation, as in SLASH'EM. An imp is generated in one of the possible demon prince maps for Gehennom, as in EvilHack.
+In addition to details from SLASH'EM applying, an imp is generated in one of the possible demon prince maps for Gehennom as in EvilHack.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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	An imp is among the loyal [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s via sacrifice or prayer to [[chaotic]] players of [[experience level]] 6 or lower.		An imp is among the loyal [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s via sacrifice or prayer to [[chaotic]] players of [[experience level]] 6 or lower.
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		+	Imps appear among the random {{white\|i}} that are part of the second quest monster class for [[Necromancer]]s and make up {{frac\|6\|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Necromancer quest]].

	All of the above information applies to [[SlashTHEM]].		All of the above information applies to [[SlashTHEM]].

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], a hostile imp is generated in the Chamber of Sloth within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], a hostile imp is generated in the Chamber of Sloth within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation, and fifteen imps are generated randomly around [[Dispater's lair (SLASH'EM)|Dispater's lair]] at level creation.
-Fifteen imps are generated randomly around [[Dispater's lair (SLASH'EM)|Dispater's lair]] at level creation.
+An imp is among the loyal [[tame]] minor demons that can be given as [[minion]]s via sacrifice or prayer to [[chaotic]] players of [[experience level]] 6 or lower.
 All of the above information applies to [[SlashTHEM]].