Ki-rin - Revision history

Ray Chason: Drop the animal flag

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Umbire the Phantom: lede

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-  |attributes={{attributes|A ki-rin|nohell=1|nocorpse=1|fly=1|seeinvis=1|nopoly=1|minion=1|stalk=1|strong=1|nasty=1|lord=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|animal=1|nohands=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|A ki-rin|nohell=1|nocorpse=1|fly=1|seeinvis=1|nopoly=1|minion=1|stalk=1|strong=1|nasty=1|lord=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|nohands=1}}
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-A '''ki-rin''', {{monsym|ki-rin}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The ki-rin is a quadrupedal [[animal]]-like [[angelic being]] that is  the second-strongest of the monster class after [[Archon]]s, and are a [[M2 LORD|lord]] to their kind. Ki-rin are [[strong]], capable of [[flight]], possess [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can [[see invisible]], and will follow a [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent.
+A '''ki-rin''', {{monsym|ki-rin}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The ki-rin is a quadrupedal [[animal]]-like [[angelic being]] that is  the second-strongest of the monster class after [[Archon]]s, and are a [[Lord (monster attribute)|lord]] to their kind. Ki-rin are [[strong]], capable of [[flight]], possess [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can [[see invisible]], and will follow a [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent.
 A ki-rin has two kick attacks, a headbutt attack, and will attempt to cast one mage [[monster spell]] during each of its turns.

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 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the ki-rin is a [[Lawful angels and minions|lawful angel]] that uses the {{yellow|7}} glyph. Its [[Monster difficulty|difficulty]] is lowered to 22, and its effective AC is raised to -15, with all 25 points in the protection category.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], ki-rin [[Needs +x to hit|require a +3 weapon or better to hit]] and [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit as +3 weapons]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], ki-rin [[Need +x weapon to hit|require a +3 weapon or better to hit]] and [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit as +3 weapons]].
 Tame ki-rin minions can be given as [[sacrifice gift]]s or [[prayer]] boons to lawful heroes from [[experience level]]s 13 to 19.

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-A '''ki-rin''', {{monsym|ki-rin}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Ki-rin are the second-strongest [[angelic being]]s after [[Archon]]s: they are quadrupedal, [[animal]]-like, [[strong]], capable of [[flight]], possess [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, and can [[see invisible]].
+A '''ki-rin''', {{monsym|ki-rin}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The ki-rin is a quadrupedal [[animal]]-like [[angelic being]] that is  the second-strongest of the monster class after [[Archon]]s, and are a [[M2 LORD|lord]] to their kind. Ki-rin are [[strong]], capable of [[flight]], possess [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can [[see invisible]], and will follow a [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent.
 A ki-rin has two kick attacks, a headbutt attack, and will attempt to cast one mage [[monster spell]] during each of its turns.
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 ==Generation==
-Randomly generated ki-rin may generate as [[peaceful]] for a [[lawful]] character with a non-negative [[alignment record]]. They are not eligible forms for [[polymorph]], and will not randomly generate in [[Gehennom]].
+Randomly generated ki-rin may be created [[peaceful]] for a [[lawful]] hero with a non-negative [[alignment record]]. They are not eligible forms for [[polymorph]], and will not randomly generate in [[Gehennom]].
-A hostile ki-rin can be generated as the [[minion]] of an angry lawful [[god]].
+A hostile ki-rin can be generated as the [[minion]] of an [[angry]] lawful [[god]].
-Ki-rin cannot be targeted for [[genocide]].
+Ki-rin [[Corpseless|do not leave a corpse]] upon death, and cannot be targeted for [[genocide]].
 ==Strategy==
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 Ki-rin are also among the best choice of [[steed]] for [[Knight]]s and other roles capable of advancing the riding skill - they are also among the most likely to survive a trip through [[Gehennom]]. However, even a ki-rin will have trouble surviving the [[Elemental Planes]], and their lack of resistances often spells doom if they are caught in [[poison cloud]]s on the [[Plane of Fire]]. Furthermore, they are inediate and cannot have their tameness raised with food – a tame ki-rin ridden by any non-Knight will inevitably be untamed after being mounted, kicked, or whipped five times. Knights are the only role that can reliably keep a tame ki-rin for long amounts of time due to their special role quality - non-Knights should not dismount their ki-rin steed unless absolutely necessary, and should ideally have Basic riding skill before obtaining one.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Pets that eat corpses can also gain intrinsics from them, making the inediate ki-rin a slightly weaker choice for a pet in the long term; fortunately, a ki-rin's survival chances are also buffed due to their poison resistance, which can aid them in surviving the Plane of Fire's [[poison cloud|gas plumes]], and the horn can cure any status conditions.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Pets that eat corpses can gain intrinsics from them, making the inediate ki-rin a very slightly weaker choice for a pet in the long term; fortunately, a ki-rin's survival chances are also buffed due to their poison resistance, which can aid them in surviving the Plane of Fire's [[poison cloud|gas plumes]], and the horn can cure any status conditions.
-Conflict has also undergone several changes - among other things, it works based on the hero's [[charisma]] and their level compared to that of the affected monsters, making it possible that a hero generating conflict can be bucked off their ki-rin.}}
+Conflict has also undergone several changes: for example, it works based on the hero's [[charisma]] and their level compared to that of the affected monsters, making it possible that a hero generating conflict can be bucked off their ki-rin.}}
 ==History==
-The ki-rin, {{yellow|u}}, first appears in [[NetHack-- 3.0.10]], where it is part of the [[quadruped]] [[monster class]]. The ki-rin is introduced to vanilla ''NetHack'' alongside the other angelic beings in [[NetHack 3.1.0]], and its glyph is changed to {{yellow|A}}; it retains this glyph for its appearance in [[NetHack-- 3.1.3]].
+The ki-rin, {{yellow|u}}, first appears in [[NetHack-- 3.0.10]], where it is part of the [[quadruped]] [[monster class]]. The ki-rin is introduced to vanilla ''NetHack'' alongside the other angelic beings in [[NetHack 3.1.0]], and its glyph is changed to {{yellow|A}}&mdash;it retains this glyph for its appearance in [[NetHack-- 3.1.3]].
 From [[NetHack 3.4.1]] to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including many variants based on these versions, ki-rin are able to wear amulets, boots, shields, and gloves despite being non-humanoid - this is [[Bug#C341-18|bug C341-18]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]]. Outfitting a ki-rin with an [[amulet of reflection|amulet]] or [[shield of reflection]] is a popular choice for pet-keeping players in these versions in order to protect against rays from a [[wand of death]], and the shield can augment their already-formidable AC.
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 ==Variants==
-Some [[variants]] based on NetHack 3.4.3 that leave bug C341-18 intact or incorporate it as a feature may allow a ki-rin to wear additional equipment.
+Some [[variants]] based on NetHack 3.4.3 leave bug C341-18 intact or incorporate it as a feature, allowing a ki-rin to wear additional equipment.
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], ki-rin [[Needs +x to hit|require a +3 weapon or better to hit]], while their attacks [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit as +3 weapons]], and tame ki-rin can be given as [[sacrifice gift]]s or [[prayer]] boons to lawful heroes from [[experience level]]s 13 to 19.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], ki-rin [[Needs +x to hit|require a +3 weapon or better to hit]] and [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit as +3 weapons]].
-Ki-rin in SLASH'EM are more dangerous to encounter while hostile due to their enchantment resistance, but are even better as pets and steeds since they become immune to physical attacks from powerful [[minotaur]]s and even some [[demon prince]]. SLASH'EM also incorporates bug C341-18 as a feature, allowing ki-rin to wear amulets and non-body armor and obtain reflection from an amulet or shield of reflection&mdash;they are not level-drain or stoning resistant, however, so an [[amulet of drain resistance]] or an [[amulet versus stone]] is also a good option for their amulet slot. Ki-rin minions cannot be saddled, ridden or given items to wear.
+Tame ki-rin minions can be given as [[sacrifice gift]]s or [[prayer]] boons to lawful heroes from [[experience level]]s 13 to 19.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], a Knight can only tame a ki-rin if they are lawful.
+In [[EvilHack]], a Knight can only tame a ki-rin if they are lawful. Tame ki-rin are also capable of utilizing monster spells in combat against other monsters.
 EvilHack also adds the [[eldritch ki-rin]], a "fallen angel" ki-rin that serves as a chaotic counterpart: they can appear in Gehennom and can only be tamed by chaotic Knights, for whom they are an excellent steed choice.

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 ===As pets===
-Ki-rin are highly sought-after [[pet]]s for their flight, base 18 speed, fighting power, and -5 AC, to the point that some players will use a [[wish]] for a blessed [[figurine]] of one. Their MR of 90 makes them very difficult to tame normally, but also ensures they will never buck you off a saddle due to [[conflict]] unless they are [[level drain]]ed below 15. Additionally, ki-rin will cast [[haste self]], giving them the same speed as an unhasted [[warhorse]] or [[unicorn]].
+Ki-rin are highly sought-after [[pet]]s for their flight, base 18 speed, fighting power, and -5 AC, to the point that some players will use a [[wish]] for a blessed [[figurine]] of one. Their MR of 90 makes them very difficult to tame normally, but also ensures they will never buck you off a saddle due to [[conflict]] unless they are [[level drain]]ed below 15; fast ki-rin also have the same speed as an unhasted [[warhorse]] or [[unicorn]].
 Ki-rin also also among the best choice of [[steed]] for [[Knight]]s and other roles capable of advancing the riding skill - they are also among the most likely to survive a trip through [[Gehennom]]. However, even a ki-rin will have trouble surviving the [[Elemental Planes]], and their lack of resistances often spells doom if they are caught in [[poison cloud]]s on the [[Plane of Fire]]. Furthermore, they are inediate and cannot have their tameness raised with food – a tame ki-rin ridden by any non-Knight will inevitably be untamed after being mounted, kicked, or whipped five times. Knights are the only role that can reliably keep a tame ki-rin for long amounts of time due to their special role quality - non-Knights should not dismount their ki-rin steed unless absolutely necessary, and should ideally have Basic riding skill before obtaining one.

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 Hostile ki-rin are quite dangerous to face: a repertoire of mage [[monster spells]], 18 [[speed]], an [[AC]] of -5, and a high [[magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 90 can all make the ki-rin a serious nuisance at best, especially if they generate at a high enough [[Monster level|level]] to [[summon nasties]] or even employ the [[touch of death]]. Furthermore, as angelic beings they do not respect sanctuary or [[Elbereth]]. Fortunately, they are randomly generated very rarely, and will only ever be seen around the Castle or on the [[ascension run]].
-Well-prepared characters fighting a hostile ki-rin can take advantage of their lack of actual resistances and weaken or even kill them from a distance before they can get into casting range, though this will still prove difficult with their base speed and ability to [[haste self]]. A character's best options include high-enchantment [[missile]] weapons or a high-damage attack spell such as {{spell of|magic missile}}. [[Magic resistance]], good AC and a well-enchanted weapon (typically an [[artifact weapon]] at the stage you encounter them) are highly recommended when facing a ki-rin. As ki-rin are animals, an [[applied]] [[mirror]] can scare them {{frac|4|5}} of the time.
+Well-prepared characters fighting a hostile ki-rin can take advantage of their lack of actual resistances and weaken or even kill them from a distance before they can get into casting range, though this will still prove difficult with their base speed and ability to cast [[Haste self (monster spell)|haste self]]. A character's best options include high-enchantment [[missile]] weapons or a high-damage attack spell such as {{spell of|magic missile}}. [[Magic resistance]], good AC and a well-enchanted weapon (typically an [[artifact weapon]] at the stage you encounter them) are highly recommended when facing a ki-rin. Though ki-rin are very difficult to [[scare]], as animals an [[applied]] [[mirror]] can scare them {{frac|4|5}} of the time.
 ===As pets===