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Umbire the Phantom: /* Special rules */ wand explosions

2026-04-25T11:14:52Z

‎Special rules: wand explosions

Umbire the Phantom: follow-up

2026-01-22T00:11:00Z

follow-up

Mobileuser: Dark Knight Quest

2026-01-21T13:18:26Z

Dark Knight Quest

Umbire the Phantom: /* Skills */ detail, potholes

2025-10-28T05:08:58Z

‎Skills: detail, potholes

Umbire the Phantom: ditto here

2025-10-13T07:30:12Z

ditto here

Umbire the Phantom: /* Special rules */ update

2025-07-16T14:27:02Z

‎Special rules: update

Umbire the Phantom: /* Knightly conduct */ word choice

2025-05-23T16:28:27Z

‎Knightly conduct: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Special rules */ word choice

2025-05-23T16:27:00Z

‎Special rules: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: fix is in

2025-02-26T21:11:40Z

fix is in

Umbire the Phantom: comment

2025-02-26T14:23:03Z

comment

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:14, 25 April 2026
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	Knights can utilize the [[Turn (command)\|#turn]] [[extended command]] to turn away [[undead]], with a chance of pacifying them for Dark Knights, and a chance of destroying them otherwise. The command will immobilize the Knight for a few turns afterward.		Knights can utilize the [[Turn (command)\|#turn]] [[extended command]] to turn away [[undead]], with a chance of pacifying them for Dark Knights, and a chance of destroying them otherwise. The command will immobilize the Knight for a few turns afterward.
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		+	Knights only take {{frac\|2}} damage from [[explosion]]s caused by destroyed wands.

	Knights do not reduce the [[tameness]] of a steed when mounting it.		Knights do not reduce the [[tameness]] of a steed when mounting it.

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 ==Quest==
-{{main|Knight quest/EvilHack}}
+{{main|Knight quest/EvilHack|Dark Knight quest}}
-The Knight's [[quest]] sees them fighting [[Ixoth]] for [[The Magic Mirror of Merlin]], an artifact [[mirror]]. It grants [[reflection]], [[half spell damage]] and [[telepathy]] while carried, and a Knight carrying it also deals doubled damage to their enemies with offensive magic (i.e. some wands and most spells). [[Applying]] or wielding the Mirror causes it to speak a random rumor that is true if the Mirror is blessed, false if it is cursed and either if it is uncursed.
+The Knight and Dark Knight's [[quest]]s see them retrieving [[The Magic Mirror of Merlin]], an artifact [[mirror]]. It grants [[reflection]], [[half spell damage]] and [[telepathy]] while carried, and a Knight carrying it also deals doubled damage to their enemies with offensive magic (i.e. some wands and most spells). [[Applying]] or wielding the Mirror causes it to speak a random rumor that is true if the Mirror is blessed, false if it is cursed and either if it is uncursed.
-The Dark Knight's quest is also for [[The Magic Mirror of Merlin]], but sees them fighting [[Merlin]] himself for it on behalf of their quest leader [[Morgan le Fay]].
+The Knight's [[quest leader]] is [[King Arthur]], and their [[quest nemesis]] is [[Ixoth]], a unique [[red dragon]] with [[Monster spell|spellcasting abilities]]. The Dark Knight's quest leader is [[Morgan le Fay]], while their quest nemesis is [[Merlin]] himself.
 ==Strategy==
 {{todo|Detail to match the layout of other NetHack role strategy sections and distinguish it from those.}}<!--{{variant-36X}}-->
 [[Category:EvilHack roles]]

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 {{main|Knight quest/EvilHack}}
 The Knight's [[quest]] sees them fighting [[Ixoth]] for [[The Magic Mirror of Merlin]], an artifact [[mirror]]. It grants [[reflection]], [[half spell damage]] and [[telepathy]] while carried, and a Knight carrying it also deals doubled damage to their enemies with offensive magic (i.e. some wands and most spells). [[Applying]] or wielding the Mirror causes it to speak a random rumor that is true if the Mirror is blessed, false if it is cursed and either if it is uncursed.
 ==Strategy==
 {{todo|Detail to match the layout of other NetHack role strategy sections and distinguish it from those.}}<!--{{variant-36X}}-->
 [[Category:EvilHack roles]]

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 * ''Weapons:'' [[short sword]], [[saber]], [[crossbow]]
-* ''Combat:'' [[two weapon combat|two weapon combat]]
+* ''Combat:'' [[two weapon combat]]
-* ''Spells:'' [[clerical spells|clerical]]
+* ''Spells:'' [[clerical]]
 |-
 | Expert
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 |}
-All races of Knights start with ''Basic'' skill in long swords, lances, riding, and shields, with some exceptions: dwarven Knights who start with ''Basic'' in axes rather than long swords, and centaur Dark Knights are restricted in riding skill since they cannot ride steeds due to their body shape. Knights use the wisdom stat to cast spells, and their special spell is {{+ of|turn undead}}.
+All races of Knights start with ''Basic'' skill in long swords, lances, riding, and shields, with some exceptions: dwarven Knights who start with ''Basic'' in axes rather than long swords, and centaur Dark Knights are restricted in riding skill since they cannot ride steeds due to their body shape. Knights use the wisdom stat to [[cast]] [[spell]]s, and their special spell is {{+ of|turn undead}}. Draugr Knights are restricted in all spell skills, since they lack the ability to cast spells.
 ==Special rules==

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 {{tocright}}
 In [[EvilHack]], the '''Knight''', abbreviated as '''Kni''', is one of the [[role]]s from ''[[NetHack]]'' available to the [[hero]]. Their corresponding [[player monster]] is the {{monsymlink|knight|variant=player monster}}.
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 ==Strategy==
-:''To be written.
+{{todo|Detail to match the layout of other NetHack role strategy sections and distinguish it from those.}}<!--{{variant-36X}}-->
 [[Category:EvilHack roles]]

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 Knights have an inherent ability to [[jump]] like [[wikipedia:Knight (chess)|the knight piece in chess]]&mdash;this ability is restricted to destinations two squares horizontally and one square vertically away, or vice versa. Jumping from other sources (i.e. [[jumping boots]], the {{+ of|jumping}} spell or the intrinsic centaur ability gained at experience level 5) function as normal.
-Lawful Knights are the only roles that can [[dip]] a long sword to transform the weapon into [[Excalibur]], while Dark Knights wielding a long sword-type weapon&ndash;a long sword, elven long sword, orcish long sword, or dark elven long sword&ndash;can transform it into [[Dirge (EvilHack)|Dirge]] by [[sacrificing]] a monster of their race at a chaotic [[altar]].
+Lawful Knights are the only roles that can [[dip]] a long sword to transform the weapon into [[Excalibur]]. Dark Knights wielding a long sword-type weapon&ndash;a long sword, elven long sword, orcish long sword, or dark elven long sword&ndash;can transform it into [[Dirge (EvilHack)|Dirge]] by [[sacrificing]] a monster of their race at a chaotic [[altar]].
 Knights can utilize the [[Turn (command)|#turn]] [[extended command]] to turn away [[undead]], with a chance of pacifying them for Dark Knights, and a chance of destroying them otherwise. The command will immobilize the Knight for a few turns afterward.
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 All Knights and [[Dragon (monster attribute)|dragons]] are mortal enemies, and as such a Knight or Dark Knight is restricted to [[taming]] dragons of the same alignment as them.
 ===Knightly conduct===

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 Lawful Knights follow a code of conduct, and abuse [[alignment record]] with a -1 penalty for the following actions, with the accompanying messages being printed:
-* Attacking a [[sleeping]], [[paralyzed]] or [[fleeing]] monster in melee, even if the monster continues to attack while fleeing - this does not apply to [[undead]] or to monsters that flee after stealing items from the hero. Monsters putting on armor or items (e.g., "the soldier puts on a crested helmet") are considered paralyzed for this purpose. Projectiles, wands and spells do not incur a penalty.{{message|You caitiff!}}
+* Attacking a [[sleeping]], [[paralyzed]] or [[fleeing]] monster in melee, even if the monster continues to attack while fleeing&mdash;this does not apply to [[undead]] or to monsters that flee after stealing items from the hero. Monsters that become immobile from putting on armor or items (e.g., "the soldier puts on a crested helmet") are considered paralyzed for this purpose. Projectiles, wands and spells do not incur a penalty.{{message|You caitiff!}}
 * [[Eating]] while [[satiated]].{{message|You feel like a glutton!}}
 * [[Digging]] down in a [[shop]], if the [[shopkeeper]] is alive.{{message|You feel like a common thief.}}

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 Knights do not reduce the [[tameness]] of a steed when mounting it.
-All Knights and [[Dragon (monster attribute)|dragons]] are mortal enemies, and as such a Knight or Dark Knight cannot tame a dragon that is not of the same alignment as them.
+All Knights and [[Dragon (monster attribute)|dragons]] are mortal enemies, and as such a Knight or Dark Knight is restricted to [[taming]] dragons of the same alignment as them.
 ===Knightly conduct===

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 ! colspan="2" | 10-20 uncursed [[apple]]s<br/>10-20 uncursed [[carrot]]s
-|10-20 uncursed [[apple]]s<br/>10-20 uncursed [[carrot]]s<br/>5-10 [[egg]]s<!--draugr get skeletal ponies that do not eat and the dev is aware of the oversight-->
+|5-10 [[egg]]s
 |}