Knight (player monster) - Revision history

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Knight
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical, weapon 1d6 physical
+  |attacks=[[Weapon]] 1d6 [[Physical damage|physical]], weapon 1d6 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400

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 ==Strategy==
-Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, knights have a chance of generating with a long sword that is turned into [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not yet generated, which can result in an unexpected and [[YASD|unceremonious]] end to your run&mdash;the knight is notable for having the highest effective chance of generating with a long sword (including receiving one as the random melee weapon).
+Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, knights have a chance of generating with a long sword that is turned into [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not yet generated, which can result in an unexpected and [[YASD|unceremonious]] end to your run&mdash;the knight is notable for having the highest effective chance of generating with a long sword (including receiving one as their random melee weapon).
 ==History==

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations|l1=Player monster locations}}
-Knights are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards lawful heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Knight hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Knights are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards lawful heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Knight hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}} A [[page]] can [[grow up]] into a knight.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1011|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-A peaceful knight is generated in each of the four "watchtower" areas on the [[Knight quest]] home level at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Knight.des|66-L70|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[page]] can [[grow up]] into a knight.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1011|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A peaceful knight is generated in each of the four "watchtower" rooms on the [[Knight quest]] home level during level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Knight.des|66-L70|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object()</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2760 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2760]
 }}
 A '''knight''', {{monsym|knight}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The knight is a [[lawful]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Knight]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]].
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 ==Generation==
-{{main|Player monster#Locations}}
+{{main|Player monster#Locations|l1=Player monster locations}}
 Knights are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards lawful heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Knight hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 A peaceful knight is generated in each of the four "watchtower" areas on the [[Knight quest]] home level at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Knight.des|66-L70|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[page]] can [[grow up]] into a knight.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1011|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt>function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object()</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
-A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of his statue containing special contents&mdash;see his article for more information.
+A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of finding special contents inside his statue&mdash;see his article for more information.
 ===Inventory===
-{{main|Player monster#Inventory}}
+{{main|Player monster#Inventory|l1=Player monster inventory}}
-A knight is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A knight is [[always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Knights always generate with a [[weapon]], which has a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being a [[long sword]] and will otherwise be a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|199|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ==Messages==
-{{main|Player monster#Messages}}
+{{main|Player monster#Messages|l1=Player monster messages}}
 ==Variants==

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 A peaceful knight is generated in each of the four "watchtower" areas on the [[Knight quest]] home level at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Knight.des|66-L70|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A [[page]] can [[grow up]] into a knight.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1011|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt>function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
 A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of his statue containing special contents&mdash;see his article for more information.
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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Player monster#Messages}}
 ==References==

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 A knight is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Knights always generate with a [[weapon]], which has a {{frac|7|8}} chance each of being a [[long sword]] and will otherwise be a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|199|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Knights always generate with a [[weapon]], which has a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being a [[long sword]] and will otherwise be a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|199|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Knights generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:

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 Knight [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Knight [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Knight hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
-A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of his statue containing special contents&mdash; see his article for more information.
+A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of his statue containing special contents&mdash;see his article for more information.
 ===Inventory===

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   |align=3
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=No (unless player is a Knight)
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Knight)
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6, weapon 1d6
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical, weapon 1d6 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A Knight|=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A knight|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
- |humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2760 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2760]
 }}
-A '''Knight''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[Knight]] [[role]]. Like player Knights, they are always lawful.
+A '''knight''', {{monsym|knight}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The knight is a [[lawful]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Knight]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]].
 ==Generation==
-{{main|Player monster#Generation}}
+{{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Like other player monsters, Knights are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen. A peaceful Knight appears in each corner tower on the home level of the [[Knight quest]],{{refsrc|dat/Knight.des|67|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and the [[quest guardian]] [[page]]s can [[grow up]] into Knights. Hostile Knights are found on the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appear among the hostile player monsters generated there.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref> Most Knights encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume their form; in either case, the game refers to them by the [[rank]] title appropriate for the monster's level.
+A statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations on each map of Medusa's Island, with a chance of his statue containing special contents&mdash; see his article for more information.
-Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a Knight while [[confused]] will summon a number of Knight monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment. Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse of a dead Knight or using [[stone to flesh]] on a Knight statue will revive them as a player monster. In addition to [[bones]] levels, Knight corpses can be found in graveyards, including two guaranteed corpses in the [[Valley of the Dead]]{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|87|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}. A statue of a Knight named [[Perseus]] is guaranteed to appear in all versions of Medusa's Island,<ref>{{sourcecode|dat/medusa.des|56|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, {{sourcecode|dat/medusa.des|155|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, {{sourcecode|dat/medusa.des|273|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, {{sourcecode|dat/medusa.des|373|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref> and the other player monster statues may also be Knights{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1896|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment= the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}.
+===Inventory===
-=== Equipment ===
+Knights always generate with a [[weapon]], which has a {{frac|7|8}} chance each of being a [[long sword]] and will otherwise be a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|199|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
-A normally generated (i.e. not revived or reverse-genocided) Knight will carry a [[long sword]] with 87.5% probability or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon with 12.5% probability. The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between +0 and +3 (or between +4 and +8 if on the Astral Plane), and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+Knights generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
-Like other player monsters, Knights will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s. Knights on the Astral Plane will also receive a randomly generated [[ascension kit]] containing various pieces of [[armor]] as well as a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and other items, and will have a 50% chance of having their weapon made into an [[artifact]] of the same type (if possible). Unlike some player monsters on Astral, Knights have only a 50% chance of wearing [[dragon scale mail]] instead of non-magical body armor.
+* a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, or a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|201|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of [[plate mail]] to [[chain mail]], using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
-== References ==
+==Strategy==
 <references/>
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Player monsters]]