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 {{tocright}}
-The '''mind blast''', also known as a '''psychic blast''', is an ability in ''[[NetHack]]'' that can inflict damage to the [[hero]] and other [[monster]]s via psychic energy.
+The '''mind blast''', also known as a '''psychic blast''' or '''mental blast''', is an ability in ''[[NetHack]]'' that can inflict damage to the [[hero]] and other [[monster]]s via psychic energy.
 {{todo|Expand details as necessary, strategy section, then start on variants.}}

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 Monsters that a mind flayer will normally attack can be targeted by their mind blasts under the same conditions unless they are [[mindless]] monsters, and monsters hit by mind blasts are not subject to invulnerability or half spell damage.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|526|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|528|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|532|nethack=3.6.7}} A monster damaged by a mind flayer's mind blast will be awakened from any [[sleep]].{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|539|nethack=3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|a37975b6252440ded5a9e3a856423c1b805eb218}}, a hero or monster that is [[hiding]] or [[cloaked]] will be revealed if they are damaged by a mind blast.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|a37975b6252440ded5a9e3a856423c1b805eb218}}, a hero or monster that is [[hiding]] will be revealed if they are damaged by a mind blast.
 Per {{commit|ecc275a4506101efabac58c1d3855850a044ef94}}, mind blasts from monsters are handled in their own function.

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 A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire a mind blast for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/cmd.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}} This can affect mindless monsters, unlike mind blasts from non-player flayers.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|a37975b6252440ded5a9e3a856423c1b805eb218}}, a hero's mind blast will not affect mindless monsters.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|a37975b6252440ded5a9e3a856423c1b805eb218}}, a hero's mind blast will not affect mindless monsters.}}
 ==History==

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 Monsters that a mind flayer will normally attack can be targeted by their mind blasts under the same conditions unless they are [[mindless]] monsters, and monsters hit by mind blasts are not subject to invulnerability or half spell damage.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|526|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|528|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|532|nethack=3.6.7}} A monster damaged by a mind flayer's mind blast will be awakened from any [[sleep]].{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|539|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ===Use by the hero===
-A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire a mind blast for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/cmd.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire a mind blast for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/cmd.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}} This can affect mindless monsters, unlike mind blasts from non-player flayers.
 ==History==
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 {{message|It feels quite soothing.|The flayer is peaceful or tame, and its mind blast does not damage you.}}
 {{message|It locks on to <the monster>.|A flayer's mind blast damaged another monster that you can see or sense.}}
 ==Variants==

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 ===Use by the hero===
-A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire a mind blast for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire a mind blast for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/cmd.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==History==

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 {{tocright}}
 The '''mind blast''', also known as a '''psychic blast''', is an ability in ''[[NetHack]]'' that can inflict damage to the [[hero]] and other [[monster]]s via psychic energy.
 ==Description==
 Mind blasts are associated with the [[mind flayer]] and [[master mind flayer]], which are the only monsters to possess the ability and have a {{frac|20}} chance of using it during each of their turns:{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mind blast code}} a flayer that can either see the monster they are targeting, or is able to detect them, will concentrate and emit a wave of psychic energy that locks on to the mind of any hero or monster within an 8-[[square]] radius.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|500|nethack=3.6.7}}
-If a mind flayer is hostile or under the influence of [[conflict]] and near a hero that is not currently [[invulnerable]], they will "lock on" and inflict damage with a roughly {{frac|2}} chance if the hero has intrinsic [[telepathy]], which will always occur if the hero has extrinsic telepathy and can sense the flayer, and otherwise has a {{frac|10}} chance of targeting the hero{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|508|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|511|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;mind blasts that "lock on" this way deal d15 damage that can be reduced by [[half spell damage]], and a hero killed by this damage will have their cause of death listed as a "psychic blast".{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|516|nethack=3.6.7}} A mind flayer that is not hostile will not damage the hero with their mind blasts.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|505|nethack=3.6.7}}
+If a mind flayer is hostile or under the influence of [[conflict]] and near a hero that is not currently [[invulnerable]] (i.e. from successful [[prayer]]), they will "lock on" and inflict damage with a roughly {{frac|2}} chance if the hero has intrinsic [[telepathy]], which will always occur if the hero has extrinsic telepathy and can sense the flayer, and otherwise has a {{frac|10}} chance of targeting the hero{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|508|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|511|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;mind blasts that "lock on" this way deal d15 damage that can be reduced by [[half spell damage]], and a hero killed by this damage will have their cause of death listed as a "psychic blast".{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|516|nethack=3.6.7}} A mind flayer that is not hostile will not damage the hero with their mind blasts.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|505|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Monsters that a mind flayer will normally attack can be targeted by their mind blasts under the same conditions unless they are [[mindless]], and they are not subject to invulnerability or half spell damage.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|526|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|528|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|532|nethack=3.6.7}} A monster damaged by a mind flayer's mind blast will be awakened from any [[sleep]].{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|539|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Monsters that a mind flayer will normally attack can be targeted by their mind blasts under the same conditions unless they are [[mindless]] monsters, and monsters hit by mind blasts are not subject to invulnerability or half spell damage.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|526|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|528|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|532|nethack=3.6.7}} A monster damaged by a mind flayer's mind blast will be awakened from any [[sleep]].{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|539|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ===Use by the hero===
 A hero that is [[polymorph]]ed into a mind flayer or master mind flayer can use the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[command]] to fire their mind blast ability for 10 [[power]]:{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|705|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1541|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>domindblast()</tt> function}} the mind blast will lock on to any hostile monsters within an 8-square radius and inflict d15 damage to each of them{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1560|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1562|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the chance of inflicting damage is roughly {{frac|2}} if they have intrinsic [[telepathy]], always if the monster has extrinsic telepathy and the hero can sense them, and {{frac|10}} otherwise.{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|1565|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ==References==
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 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monster attacks]]

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 ==Description==
-Mind blasts are associated with the [[mind flayer]] and [[master mind flayer]], which are the only monsters to possess the ability. A mind flayer or master mind flayer has a {{frac|20}} chance of using a mind blast during each of their turns:{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mind blast code}} a flayer that can either see the monster they are targeting, or is able to detect them, will concentrate and emit a wave of psychic energy that locks on to the mind of a hero or monster within an 8-[[square]] radius; a hero or monster with [[telepathy]] has increased odds of being targeted.
+Mind blasts are associated with the [[mind flayer]] and [[master mind flayer]], which are the only monsters to possess the ability. A mind flayer or master mind flayer has a {{frac|20}} chance of using a mind blast during each of their turns:{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mind blast code}} a flayer that can either see the monster they are targeting, or is able to detect them, will concentrate and emit a wave of psychic energy that locks on to the mind of any hero or monster within an 8-[[square]] radius.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|500|nethack=3.6.7}}
-If a mind flayer is hostile or under the influence of [[conflict]] and near a hero that is not currently [[invulnerable]], they will "lock on" with a roughly {{frac|2}} chance if the hero has intrinsic telepathy, or always if the hero has extrinsic telepathy and can sense them, and otherwise has a {{frac|10}} chance of targeting them&mdash;upon "locking on" this way, the flayer will emit a mind blast that deals d15 damage, which can be reduced by [[half spell damage]]. A hero in the range of a mind flayer that is not hostile will not be damaged by their mind blasts. Monsters that a mind flayer will normally attack can be targeted by mind blasts under the same conditions, unless they are [[mindless]].{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|528|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|532|nethack=3.6.7}}
+If a mind flayer is hostile or under the influence of [[conflict]] and near a hero that is not currently [[invulnerable]], they will "lock on" and inflict damage with a roughly {{frac|2}} chance if the hero has intrinsic [[telepathy]], which will always occur if the hero has extrinsic telepathy and can sense the flayer, and otherwise has a {{frac|10}} chance of targeting the hero{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|508|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|511|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;mind blasts that "lock on" this way deal d15 damage that can be reduced by [[half spell damage]], and a hero killed by this damage will have their cause of death listed as a "psychic blast".{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|516|nethack=3.6.7}} A mind flayer that is not hostile will not damage the hero with their mind blasts.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|505|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==References==