Master lich - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: hallu

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hallu

Umbire the Phantom: upcoming (changes to touch attack, spellings)

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upcoming (changes to touch attack, spellings)

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Umbire the Phantom: lede + strat

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lede + strat

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Cathartes: /* Generation */ spelling

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 A master lich has a {{frac|13}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] either an [[athame]] ({{frac|6|7}} chance) or a [[wand of nothing]] ({{frac|7}} chance).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|728|nethack=3.6.7}} They are not eligible for random [[offensive item]]s.
-A master lich [[Corpseless|never leaves a corpse]] when killed - if killed by any method that ordinarily leaves a corpse, a message is printed about their body crumbling to dust.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|2083|nethack=3.6.7|name="dusted"}}
+A master lich [[Corpseless|never leaves a corpse]] upon death - if killed by any method that ordinarily leaves a corpse, a message is printed about their body crumbling to dust.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|2083|nethack=3.6.7|name="dusted"}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|[[Castle]] monster generation is adjusted so that no master or arch-liches can be created using class-specific monster generation, making demiliches the strongest and most likely type of lich to generate there at level creation - a demilich may still grow up into a master lich if they come across or generate with a [[potion of gain level]], or else kill enough of the living denizens to gain the necessary HP.}}

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	Master liches are [[poisonous]] to eat, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another monster.		Master liches are [[poisonous]] to eat, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another monster.
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		+	A "master lichen", whose name is a portmanteau of the [[lichen]] and master lich, is one of the [[hallucinatory monster]]s that can be seen while [[hallucinating]].

	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)\|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.		{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)\|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.

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 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.
-Monsters with [[digestion]] attacks can gain [[intrinsic]]s from swallowing monsters whole, making it possible for them to gain cold resistance from a master lich that is digested.}}
+Monsters with [[digestion]] attacks can gain [[intrinsic]]s from swallowing monsters whole, making it possible for them to gain cold resistance from a master lich that is digested.
 ==Generation==
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 Master liches can be prevented from warping by throwing a [[potion of paralysis]] as a high-[[dexterity]] character (which can be boosted with worn [[gauntlets of dexterity]]), or by wielding one and hitting them with it while wearing a [[ring of free action]], giving you time to either flee or wear them down. The general strategy for dealing with covetous monsters also applies if you plan to fight and kill a master lich: occupy or block the upstair (e.g. using [[teleport control]] to teleport yourself there), and try to keep it out of melee range where possible if you want to avoid the brunt of its spellcasting.
-If all else fails, [[stoning]], [[disintegration]] and [[digestion]] will instantly take out a master lich, and a blessed [[scroll of genocide]] can wipe out them and other liches completely.
+If all else fails, [[stoning]], [[disintegration]] and [[digestion]] will instantly take out a master lich, and a blessed [[scroll of genocide]] can wipe out them and other liches completely. '''Be very careful not to mistype the monster's name as "masterlich" or typo anything past "master" when entering their name for [[genocide]] as a [[Monk]]''' - doing so will genocide your role and [[YAAD|end your game]].
 ==History==

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 Four master liches are generated within the central stronghold section of the second floor of [[Vecna's Domain]] at level creation, and one is generated on an island in the midst of lava near around Vecna's lair on the third floor. Vecna's presence in the dungeon prevents the genocide of master liches - once he is destroyed, they can be subjected to genocide as normal.
-Master liches are much more dangerous compared to vanilla ''[[NetHack]]'', since they have access to several new monster spells, including [[Cancellation (monster spell)|cancellation]], [[Reflection (monster spell)|reflection]] and [[Stone to flesh (monster spell)|stone to flesh]] at higher levels - this also makes them much better pets and polyforms, with full access to their repertoire of monster spells when fighting other monsters.
+Master liches are much more dangerous compared to vanilla ''NetHack'', since they have access to several new monster spells, including [[Cancellation (monster spell)|cancellation]], [[Reflection (monster spell)|reflection]] and [[Stone to flesh (monster spell)|stone to flesh]] at higher levels - this also makes them much better pets and polyforms, with full access to their repertoire of monster spells when fighting other monsters.
 Sunsword now has a chance of instakilling any master liches it hits. [[The Sword of Kas]] is an [[artifact]] [[gemstone]] [[two-handed]] sword that deals double damage versus {{white|L}}, including master liches.

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 Master liches are [[poisonous]] to eat, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another monster.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can now raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.
 Monsters with [[digestion]] attacks can gain [[intrinsic]]s from swallowing monsters whole, making it possible for them to gain cold resistance from a master lich that is digested.}}

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-A '''master lich''', {{monsym|master lich}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a stronger, [[covetous]] type of [[Lich (monster class)|lich]] with a more powerful [[cold]] touch and mage [[monster spell]]s than those of a standard [[lich]].
+A '''master lich''', {{monsym|master lich}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The master lich is a stronger type of [[Lich (monster class)|lich]] that is [[breathless]] and has [[regeneration]] and [[infravision]] like other liches. Master liches are [[covetous]] and seek out the [[Book of the Dead]].
-Like other liches, a master lich is [[breathless]], [[poisonous]], and has enhanced [[regeneration]] and [[infravision]], along with resistance to [[cold resistance|cold]], [[sleep resistance|sleep]] and [[poison resistance|poison]]; master liches also possess [[fire resistance]] as well, and seek out the [[Book of the Dead]].
+A master lich has a [[cold]] touch attack and will attempt to cast one mage [[monster spell]] during each of their turns. Master liches possess [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[fire resistance]].
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Master liches that are not [[cancelled]] can now raise monsters killed by them as [[Zombie (monster class)|zombies]] of the corresponding type; if they have one, they will be raised 5-20 turns after they are initially killed. This also applies to [[you]] if you are polymorphed into a master lich. They will also [[grudge]] living monsters that can be turned into zombies.
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 ==Strategy==
-Master liches may be the first monsters you encounter that can cast the [[touch of death]], and are very likely to be the first covetous monsters you encounter that can do so: while not possible for a master lich at their base level, they will typically have the spell available to them by the time you encounter one normally in Gehennom. If you spot a master lich before you obtain [[magic resistance]] - which is often the result of [[polymorph trap]]s or [[shapeshifter]]s such as [[chameleon]]s and [[doppelganger]]s - engrave a semi-permanent [[Elbereth]], drop a [[scroll of scare monster]], or secure your escape via other means as quickly as possible, lest your character [[Instadeath|meet a quick end]].
+Master liches may be the first monsters you encounter that can cast the [[touch of death]], and are very likely to be the first covetous casters of the spell: they usually generate with the level required to cast it by the time you encounter one normally in Gehennom. If you spot a master lich before you obtain [[magic resistance]] - which is often the result of [[polymorph trap]]s or [[shapeshifter]]s such as [[chameleon]]s and [[doppelganger]]s - engrave a semi-permanent [[Elbereth]], drop a [[scroll of scare monster]], or secure your escape via other means as quickly as possible, lest your character [[Instadeath|meet a quick end]].
 Master liches can be prevented from warping by throwing a [[potion of paralysis]] as a high-[[dexterity]] character (which can be boosted with worn [[gauntlets of dexterity]]), or by wielding one and hitting them with it while wearing a [[ring of free action]], giving you time to either flee or wear them down. The general strategy for dealing with covetous monsters also applies if you plan to fight and kill a master lich: occupy or block the upstair (e.g. using [[teleport control]] to teleport yourself there), and try to keep it out of melee range where possible if you want to avoid the brunt of its spellcasting.

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In SLASH'EM, master liches [[Need +x weapon to hit|need a +3 or better weapon]] to be hit, and hit monsters as a +3 weapon themselves.
+In SLASH'EM, master liches [[Need +x weapon to hit|need a +3 or better weapon]] to be hit, and [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit monsters as a +3 weapon themselves]].
 Master liches can be generated by the summon nasties monster spell, replacing arch-liches.{{refsrc|wizard.c|26|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|name=S nasties}} Master liches may also appear among the random {{white|L}} generated in the [[Chaotic Quest]].

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 ==Generation==
-Master liches are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], and are a valid form for [[polymorph]]. Randomly-generated master liches are always hostile, and [[Corpseless|never leave a corpse]] when killed - if killed by any method that ordinarily leaves a corpse, a message is printed about their body crumbling to dust.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|2083|nethack=3.6.7|name="dusted"}} A [[demilich]] can [[grow up]] into a master lich, and a master lich can grow up into an [[arch-lich]].
+Normally-created master liches are always hostile, and are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]]. A [[demilich]] can [[grow up]] into a master lich, and a master lich can grow up into an [[arch-lich]].
 Though master liches cannot be randomly generated outside of Gehennom, class-specific monster generation may generate a master lich in the [[Castle]]; it is also possible for a demilich outside of Gehennom to become a master lich if it generates with or comes across a [[potion of gain level]]. There is a {{frac|3}} chance of generating a hostile master lich by reading the cursed Book of the Dead, which respects [[genocide]] but not [[extinction]].{{refsrc|src/spell.c|276|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Randomly-generated master liches have a {{frac|13}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] either an [[athame]] ({{frac|6|7}} chance) or a [[wand of nothing]] ({{frac|7}} chance).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|728|nethack=3.6.7}} They are not eligible for random [[offensive item]]s.
+A master lich has a {{frac|13}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] either an [[athame]] ({{frac|6|7}} chance) or a [[wand of nothing]] ({{frac|7}} chance).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|728|nethack=3.6.7}} They are not eligible for random [[offensive item]]s.
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|[[Castle]] monster generation is adjusted so that no master or arch-liches can be created using class-specific monster generation, making demiliches the strongest and most likely type of lich to generate there at level creation - a demilich may still grow up into a master lich if they come across or generate with a [[potion of gain level]], or else kill enough of the living denizens to gain the necessary HP.}}