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 ==Generation==
-Lamashtu is always generated hostile, and is not a valid form for polymorph.
+Lamashtu is always generated hostile, and is not a valid polymorph form or genocide target.
 Lamashtu is one of the demon rulers whose lair can appear as [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Branches/Brine Flats#Lamashtu's palace|the third Abyss level]] in [[Gehennom (dNetHack)|Gehennom]], and she is generated [[meditating]] in the center of the palace.

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 ==Strategy==
-Lamashtu is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage like a mass majority of demons, and can cast very debilitating monster spells - each time she casts, she has a {{frac|2}} chance of selecting from the following spells instead of the standard clerical monster spell list, with an equal probability of each listed spell:
+Lamashtu is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage like a mass majority of demons, and can cast very debilitating monster spells&mdash;each time she casts, she has a {{frac|2}} chance of selecting from the following spells instead of the standard clerical monster spell list, with an equal probability of each listed spell:
-* [[Filth (monster spell)|Filth]]: A deluge of filth rains on the target, inflicting [[illness]], [[glib]]ness, [[blind]]ness, and [[nausea]]. [[Immunity to sickness]] will prevent only the illness effect.
+* [[Filth (monster spell)|Filth]]: A deluge of filth rains on the target, inflicting [[illness]], [[glib]]ness, [[blind]]ness, and [[nausea]]&mdash;weapons can become filth-encrusted as a result, and other items in the open inventory will be affected as though they were made [[wet]]. [[Immunity to sickness]] will prevent only the illness effect.
 * [[Touch of death#dNetHack|Touch of death]]
 * [[Curse items]]

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 ===Fighting Lamashtu===
-The first and primary tactical suggestion for any character fighting Lamashtu is to '''not fight Lamashtu''': the majority of games will grant most heroes ''some'' other options beyond trying to kill her. A hero with access to [[polyself]] and [[polymorph control]] can bypass her lair on the way down ''and'' on the [[ascension run]] back up by using a form that has [[phasing]] to cross through the stone along the bottom rows of the map; a hero without access can use [[level teleport]]s and cursed potions of {{! of|gain level}}. If all else fails, a [[wand of locking]] and/or the [[wizard lock]] spell can close the [[drawbridge]]s and prevent her from seeing you cross. Whatever options are available to skip Lamashtu entirely should be employed if at all possible - avoidance is the best policy.
+The first and primary tactical suggestion for any character fighting Lamashtu is to '''not fight Lamashtu''': the majority of games will grant most heroes ''some'' other options beyond trying to kill her. A hero with access to [[polyself]] and [[polymorph control]] can bypass her lair on the way down ''and'' on the [[ascension run]] back up by using a form that has [[phasing]] to cross through the stone along the bottom rows of the map; a hero without access can use [[level teleport]]s and cursed [[potions of gain level]]. If all else fails, a [[wand of locking]] and/or the {{+ of|wizard lock}} spell can close the [[drawbridge]]s and prevent her from seeing you cross. Whatever options are available to skip Lamashtu entirely should be employed if at all possible - avoidance is the best policy.
 If a hero is incapable of bypassing Lamashtu, or else she is awakened due to factors outside of their control, they are unlikely to be able to kill her - in this case, the next best option is to strand her elsewhere: [[Branchport|warp to another branch]] if she is adjacent, then ensure a square's distance between her and the character before using cursed gain level or level teleport to strand her. [[Sokoban]] is normally a good branch for fighting or else isolating demon lords and princes, but is slightly riskier than other options with Lamashtu since it prevents escape via [[teleportation]] in a pinch; levelport and cursed gain level will still suffice, since the hero can then safely wait out the [[invoke]] timer for their branchporting artifact.

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 Lamashtu is depicted as a mythological hybrid, with a hairy body, a lioness' head with donkey's teeth and ears, long fingers and fingernails, and the feet of a bird with sharp talons. She is often shown standing or kneeling on a donkey, nursing a pig and a dog, and holding snakes, with some notable similarities to the Jewish demon [[wikipedia:Lilith|Lilith]]. Lamashtu bears seven names and is described as seven witches in incantations - the number's significance is mirrored in the damage dice used for her attacks. Her malice is such that Pazuzu, a deity or demon said to be bringer of famine and drought, is among the beings invoked to protect birthing mothers and infants against her malevolence, and is primarily and popularly invoked against Lamashtu in general.
-In the ''Forgotten Realms'' setting of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', Lamashtu is also called She Who Erases and the Demon Queen of Monstrous Births, and is a vile and hateful demon lord associated with deformities and monstrous births. Here, Lamashtu is sometimes described as a wretched, deformed hag, though whether in reference to her appearance or personality, or both, is unknown. Pazuzu was Lamashtu's former consort: when she betrayed him, he ate out her eyes in retaliation, imprisoned her in his former domain of Torremor, and impaled her on a gleaming spire in Onstrakker's Nest. Even after Lamashtu eventually assumed control of Torremor, Pazuzu does not consider her a threat, instead watching with amusement as she grasps for power and influence.
+In the ''Forgotten Realms'' setting of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', Lamashtu is also called She Who Erases and the Demon Queen of Monstrous Births, and is a vile and hateful demon lord associated with deformities and monstrous births. Here, Lamashtu is sometimes described as a wretched, deformed hag, though whether this in reference to her appearance, personality or both, is unknown. Pazuzu was Lamashtu's former consort: when she betrayed him, he ate out her eyes in retaliation, imprisoned her in his former domain of Torremor, and impaled her on a gleaming spire in Onstrakker's Nest. Even after Lamashtu eventually assumed control of Torremor, Pazuzu does not consider her a threat, instead watching with amusement as she grasps for power and influence.
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-'''Lamashtu''', {{magenta|&}}, is a unique [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. Known as the Demon Queen, she is one of the most powerful [[demon prince]]s that can be encountered in the game. Lamashtu is [[covetous]] and desires the [[invocation items]], the [[quest artifact]] of the [[hero]]'s [[role]], and [[the Amulet of Yendor]]. Of Lamashtu's effective -26 [[AC]], 20 points are in the 'natural' category, 4 are in the 'dodge' category and 12 are in the protection category.
+'''Lamashtu''', {{magenta|&}}, is a unique [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. Known as the Demon Queen, she is one of the most powerful [[demon prince]]s that can be encountered in the game. Lamashtu is [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desires the [[invocation items]], the [[quest artifact]] of the [[hero]]'s [[role]], and [[the Amulet of Yendor]]. Of Lamashtu's effective -26 [[AC]], 20 points are in the 'natural' category, 4 are in the 'dodge' category and 12 are in the protection category.
 Lamashtu has a [[Vampiric (damage type)|vampiric]] bite, a touch attack capable of teleporting worn pieces of armor off to a random location on the level, a touch attack capable of teleporting targets to a random location on the level subject to [[magic cancellation]], and will attempt to cast two [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spells]] clerically during each of her turns. She possesses [[fire resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[immunity to sickness]].

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Bite 3d7 [[vampiric]], Touch 3d7 [[armor teleportation]], Touch 3d7 [[abduction]], Cast 0d7 [[clerical spell]], Cast 0d7 [[clerical spell]]
+  |attacks=Bite 3d7 [[Vampiric (damage type)|vampiric]], Touch 3d7 [[armor teleportation]], Touch 3d7 [[abduction]], Cast 0d7 [[clerical spell]], Cast 0d7 [[clerical spell]]
   |weight=4500
   |nutr=500
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 '''Lamashtu''', {{magenta|&}}, is a unique [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. Known as the Demon Queen, she is one of the most powerful [[demon prince]]s that can be encountered in the game. Lamashtu is [[covetous]] and desires the [[invocation items]], the [[quest artifact]] of the [[hero]]'s [[role]], and [[the Amulet of Yendor]]. Of Lamashtu's effective -26 [[AC]], 20 points are in the 'natural' category, 4 are in the 'dodge' category and 12 are in the protection category.
-Lamashtu has a [[life drain]]ing bite, a touch attack capable of teleporting worn pieces of armor off to a random location on the level, a touch attack capable of teleporting targets to a random location on the level subject to [[magic cancellation]], and will attempt to cast two [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spells]] clerically during each of her turns. She possesses [[fire resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[immunity to sickness]].
+Lamashtu has a [[Vampiric (damage type)|vampiric]] bite, a touch attack capable of teleporting worn pieces of armor off to a random location on the level, a touch attack capable of teleporting targets to a random location on the level subject to [[magic cancellation]], and will attempt to cast two [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spells]] clerically during each of her turns. She possesses [[fire resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[immunity to sickness]].
 Lamashtu is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if she is [[digest]]ed by another monster.

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 ==Strategy==
-Lamashtu is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage like a mass majority of demons, and can cast very debilitating monster spells - each time she casts, she has a {{frac|2}} chance of selecting from the following instead of the standard clerical monster spell list, with an equal probability of each:
+Lamashtu is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage like a mass majority of demons, and can cast very debilitating monster spells - each time she casts, she has a {{frac|2}} chance of selecting from the following spells instead of the standard clerical monster spell list, with an equal probability of each listed spell:
 * [[Filth (monster spell)|Filth]]: A deluge of filth rains on the target, inflicting [[illness]], [[glib]]ness, [[blind]]ness, and [[nausea]]. [[Immunity to sickness]] will prevent only the illness effect.
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 ===Fighting Lamashtu===
-The first and primary tactical suggestion for any character fighting Lamashtu is to '''not fight Lamashtu''': the majority of games will grant most characters ''some'' other options beyond trying to kill her. A character with access to [[polyself]] and [[polymorph control]] can bypass her lair itself both on the way down and on the [[ascension run]] back up by using a form that has [[phasing]] to cross through the stone along the bottom rows of the map; a character without access can use [[level teleport]]s and cursed potions of {{! of|gain level}}. If all else fails, a [[wand of locking]] and/or the [[wizard lock]] spell can close the [[drawbridge]]s and prevent her from seeing you cross. Whatever options are available to skip Lamashtu entirely should be employed if at all possible - avoidance is the best policy.
+The first and primary tactical suggestion for any character fighting Lamashtu is to '''not fight Lamashtu''': the majority of games will grant most heroes ''some'' other options beyond trying to kill her. A hero with access to [[polyself]] and [[polymorph control]] can bypass her lair on the way down ''and'' on the [[ascension run]] back up by using a form that has [[phasing]] to cross through the stone along the bottom rows of the map; a hero without access can use [[level teleport]]s and cursed potions of {{! of|gain level}}. If all else fails, a [[wand of locking]] and/or the [[wizard lock]] spell can close the [[drawbridge]]s and prevent her from seeing you cross. Whatever options are available to skip Lamashtu entirely should be employed if at all possible - avoidance is the best policy.
-If a character is incapable of bypassing Lamashtu, or else she is awakened due to factors outside of their control, they are unlikely to be able to kill her - in this case, the next best option is to strand her elsewhere: [[branchport|warp to another branch]] if she is adjacent, then ensure a square's distance between her and the character before using cursed gain level or level teleport to strand her. [[Sokoban]] is normally a good branch for fighting or else isolating demon lords and princes, but is slightly riskier than other options with Lamashtu since it prevents escape via [[teleportation]] in a pinch; levelport and cursed gain level will still suffice, since a character can then safely wait out the [[invoke]] timer for their branchporting artifact.
+If a hero is incapable of bypassing Lamashtu, or else she is awakened due to factors outside of their control, they are unlikely to be able to kill her - in this case, the next best option is to strand her elsewhere: [[Branchport|warp to another branch]] if she is adjacent, then ensure a square's distance between her and the character before using cursed gain level or level teleport to strand her. [[Sokoban]] is normally a good branch for fighting or else isolating demon lords and princes, but is slightly riskier than other options with Lamashtu since it prevents escape via [[teleportation]] in a pinch; levelport and cursed gain level will still suffice, since the hero can then safely wait out the [[invoke]] timer for their branchporting artifact.
-For characters that are aware of the threat she poses and seek to bring her down regardless, the following items and tactics are recommended, in roughly decreasing order of importance:
+For heroes that are aware of the threat she poses and seek to bring her down regardless, the following items and tactics are recommended, in roughly decreasing order of importance:
 * Maximize [[protection]] and ensure that all possible resistances, as well as [[free action]] and [[very fast]] speed, are available without armor - this is perhaps the least negotiable element of any "anti-Lamashtu kit".
 * The primary source of damage should be a melee weapon, and this is similarly non-negotiable:
 ** While spells and projectiles read as more ideal on paper, Lamashtu is covetous and will force her way into melee range, on top of her spells frequently stunning and confusing you - her potential summons can also include uvuudaums, which will all but ensure constant confusion. Confusion also blocks spellcasting and limits [[multishot]] from most launchers to 1.
-** Non-[[weldproof]] characters (e.g. any character that is ''not'' a [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|vampire]], an [[android]], or a [[Binder]] with [[Acererak]] bound) should curse their weapon and any worn rings to prevent them from slipping away.
+** Non-[[weldproof]] heroes (e.g. any hero that is ''not'' a [[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|vampire]], an [[android]], or a [[Binder]] with [[Acererak]] bound) should curse their weapon and any worn rings to prevent them from slipping away.
 * Multiple escape items and backups - e.g. cursed {{? of|teleportation}} scrolls, cursed potions of gain level, [[The Silver Key]], or [[The Cage Key]] - are worthwhile, with two caveats:
-** All of them will cause an adjacent Lamashtu to follow the escaping character, and may additionally be blanked and/or stolen.
+** All of them will cause an adjacent Lamashtu to follow the escaping hero and may be stolen from them, while scrolls may additionally be blanked.
-** Bringing an excess is likely unwise, since death or stunlocking may well prevent a character from using any of them.
+** Bringing an excess of items is likely unwise, since death or stunlocking may well prevent a hero from using any of them.
 * As teleportation is blocked on Lamashtu's level, it is a good idea to draw her attention and branchport elsewhere (e.g. the [[Gnomish Mines]]) to actually fight her. While levelporting up by one level and descending to fight Lamashtu on the upstairs can work, a character displaced from the up stair (e.g. via Lamashtu's second touch attack) cannot teleport back.
-* A [[hit point]] pool of 500 or more is highly recommended, and characters that can push this value higher should do so.
+* A [[hit point]] pool of 500 or more is highly recommended, and heroes that can push this value higher should do so.
-* A stack of individually [[named]] {{! of|full healing}} potions is a good idea to minimize the chance of losing them all as a result of dilution from filth and exposure from acid; full healing is also the best primary method to clear illness, hallucination, and confusion for this fight, since a [[unicorn horn]] is likely to get cursed very quickly unless you have [[curse resistance]].
+* A stack of individually [[named]] {{! of|full healing}} potions is a good idea to minimize the chance of losing them all as a result of dilution from filth and exposure to acid; full healing is also the best primary method to clear illness, hallucination, and confusion for this fight, since a [[unicorn horn]] is likely to get cursed very quickly unless you have [[curse resistance]].
 ** A source of curse resistance can also be helpful to prevent Lamashtu's spells from cursing your items.
-* Some [[effigies]] and/or potions of {{! of|sleeping|or=1|restore ability}} might be good ideas as well - Lamashtu and many of her potential summons can torpedo a character's sanity and cause them to waste turns panicking or otherwise incapacitated from preexisting madnesses.
+* Some [[effigies]] and/or potions of {{! of|sleeping|or=1|restore ability}} might be good ideas as well - Lamashtu and many of her potential summons can torpedo a character's sanity and cause them to waste turns due to either panicking or being otherwise incapacitated from previously existing madnesses.
-* If you have one, a [[doll of clear thinking]] will grant clear thoughts (immunity to madness effects) for 100 turns. [[The Star of Hypernotus]] also grants this when carried, but is only an option for Madpeople.
+* If you have one, a [[doll of clear thinking]] will grant clear thoughts (immunity to madness effects) for 100 turns. [[The Star of Hypernotus]] also grants this when carried, but is only an option for [[Madpeople]].
 * A source of time stop, such as [[dNetHack artifacts#The Garnet Rod|The Garnet Rod]] or wages of sloth, can be invaluable. If you can kill her before time stop runs out, none of this matters.
-* Remember that Lamashtu's level has multiple drawbridges right outside her inner keep - a particularly brave character can lure her near one and destroy her and the drawbridge with a [[force bolt]] or [[wand of striking]], and an aforementioned source of time stop to get situated may help for this.
+* Remember that Lamashtu's level has multiple drawbridges right outside her inner keep - a particularly brave character can lure her near one and destroy her and the drawbridge with a [[force bolt]] or [[wand of striking]], and an aforementioned source of time stop may help to get situated.
 * [[Misotheistic pyramid]]s block clerical spellcasting temporarily, which makes up the entirety of Lamashtu's casting abilities. Note that using a misotheistic pyramid will grant you darkvision and remove your ability to see in light for its duration, as well as angering your god if used outside Gehennom.
-* [[Dimensional lock]]s block the creation or summoning from any source, including Lamashtu's spells, for 100 turns each.
+* [[Dimensional lock]]s block the creation or summoning of monsters from any source, including Lamashtu's spells, for 100 turns each.
-* A scroll of scare monster combined with one of [[#Wards|the wards]] mentioned above on a character's square can be a good idea - beware that Lamashtu's spells include [[fire pillar]], which destroys flammable items on a target's square.
+* A scroll of scare monster combined with one of [[#Wards|the aforementioned wards]] on a hero's square can be a good idea - beware that Lamashtu's spells include [[fire pillar]], which destroys flammable items on a target's square.
 * A [[stethoscope]] to track damage on Lamashtu can be helpful, but is not really required.

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	Lamashtu has a [[life drain]]ing bite, a touch attack capable of teleporting worn pieces of armor off to a random location on the level, a touch attack capable of teleporting targets to a random location on the level subject to [[magic cancellation]], and will attempt to cast two [[dNetHack monster spells\|monster spells]] clerically during each of her turns. She possesses [[fire resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[immunity to sickness]].		Lamashtu has a [[life drain]]ing bite, a touch attack capable of teleporting worn pieces of armor off to a random location on the level, a touch attack capable of teleporting targets to a random location on the level subject to [[magic cancellation]], and will attempt to cast two [[dNetHack monster spells\|monster spells]] clerically during each of her turns. She possesses [[fire resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[acid resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[immunity to sickness]].
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		+	Lamashtu is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if she is [[digest]]ed by another monster.

	==Generation==		==Generation==