Monk (player monster) - Revision history

Ray Chason: Drop the male flag

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Drop the male flag

Umbire the Phantom: citations + SLASH'EM

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Inventory */ remove refsrc klude

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ ditto

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‎Generation: ditto

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Umbire the Phantom: 6/13 - part of me wants to skip ahead a little...

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6/13 - part of me wants to skip ahead a little...

Umbire the Phantom at 17:19, 21 January 2020

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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A monk|humanoid=1|herbivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|male=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|A monk|humanoid=1|herbivore=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#L2767 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2767]
 }}

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 Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Monk hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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.
+Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in 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|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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.
 ===Inventory===
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 ==History==
 The monk player monster is introduced in [[NetHack 3.3.0]]. The generation of shuriken within their inventory is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==References==

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 A monk 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}}
-Monks have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a stack of up to 8 [[shuriken]], and otherwise will have no weapon at all, in order to reflect the role's intended play style.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|205|nethack=3.6.7|name="monkstyle"|comment=role override will always replace whatever weapon is rolled initially and similarly affects weapon-dependent armor generation{{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}}}} If shuriken are generated, their [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monk is on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the shuriken being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of them 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}}
+Monks have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a stack of up to 8 [[shuriken]], and otherwise will have no weapon at all, in order to reflect the role's intended play style.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|205|nethack=3.6.7|name="monkstyle"|comment=role override will always replace whatever weapon is rolled initially and similarly affects weapon-dependent armor generation}} If shuriken are generated, their [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monk is on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the shuriken being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of them 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}}
 Monks generated on the Astral Plane will always have a [[robe]] with no [[suit]] of body armor, and can also be generated with the following [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|206|nethack=3.6.7}}

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Monk 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}}
+Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Monk hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Monk hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/zap.c|251|nethack=3.6.7|comment=natural shapechangers aren't affected by system shock unless subject to PFSC}}{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Monk 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}}
 Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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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 A monk 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}}
-Monks have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a stack of up to 8 [[shuriken]], and otherwise will have no weapon at all, in order to reflect the role's intended play style.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|205|nethack=3.6.7|comment=role override will always replace whatever weapon is rolled initially{{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}}}} If shuriken are generated, their [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monk is on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the shuriken being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of them 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}}
+Monks have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a stack of up to 8 [[shuriken]], and otherwise will have no weapon at all, in order to reflect the role's intended play style.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|205|nethack=3.6.7|name="monkstyle"|comment=role override will always replace whatever weapon is rolled initially and similarly affects weapon-dependent armor generation{{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}}}} If shuriken are generated, their [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monk is on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the shuriken being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of them 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}}
-Monks generated on the Astral Plane will always have a [[robe]] along with the following [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|206|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Monks generated on the Astral Plane will always have a [[robe]] with no [[suit]] of body armor, and can also be generated with the following [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|206|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random [[helm]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven leather helm to helm of telepathy, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * a {{frac|7|16}} chance of a random [[shield]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|161|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven shield to shield of reflection, using the standard random generation probabilities}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|208|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|288|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* a pair of [[gauntlets of power]] if their weapon is a [[war hammer]], and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
+* a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}<ref name="monkstyle"/>
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[boots]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of low boots to levitation boots, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 ==Strategy==

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 }}
-A '''monk''', {{monsym|monk}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The monk is a [[neutral]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Monk]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]]. Monks are the only player monsters to be [[herbivore]]s, reflecting the role's vegetarian diet, and are also the only player monster to be exclusively male (though Monk heroes can be female).
+A '''monk''', {{monsym|monk}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The monk is a [[neutral]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Monk]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]]. Monks are the only player monsters to be [[herbivore]]s, reflecting the role's vegetarian diet, and are also the only player monsters to be exclusively male (though Monk heroes can be female).
 A monk has a 'claw' attack and a kick attack.
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 Monks are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Monk hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/zap.c|251|nethack=3.6.7|comment=natural shapechangers aren't affected by system shock unless subject to PFSC}}{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the corpses randomly placed around the non-graveyard areas in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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.
+Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the additional corpses randomly placed in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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.
 ===Inventory===
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 ==Strategy==
-The monk is one of the few player monsters on the Astral Plane that cannot be generated with [[Vorpal Blade]], and thus cannot cause [[YASD]] if they attack you in melee.
+The monk is one of the few player monsters on the Astral Plane that cannot be generated with [[Vorpal Blade]], and thus cannot cause [[YASD]] from beheading if they attack you in melee.
 ==History==

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   |align=0
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=No (unless player is a monk)
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Monk
-  |attacks=Claw 1d8, kick 1d8
+  |attacks=Claw 1d8 physical, kick 1d8 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A monk|=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A monk|humanoid=1|herbivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|male=1}}
- |humanoid=1|herbivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|male=1}}
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2767 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2767]
 }}
-A '''monk''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[monk]] [[role]].
+A '''monk''', {{monsym|monk}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The monk is a [[neutral]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Monk]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]]. Monks are the only player monsters to be [[herbivore]]s, reflecting the role's vegetarian diet, and are also the only player monster to be exclusively male (though Monk heroes can be female).
-== Generation ==
+A monk has a 'claw' attack and a kick attack.
-{{main|Player monster#Generation}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Monk player monsters can be of either gender.}}
-Like other player monsters, monks are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen. The hostile player monsters on the [[Astral Plane]] may include one or more monks.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref>
+==Generation==
-Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a monk while [[confused]] will summon a number of monk monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment. Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead monk left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster. The [[Valley of the Dead]]{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|76|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} does not usually contain monk (or priest) corpses, except possibly in the graveyards.
+Monk [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, but are excluded from the corpses randomly placed around the non-graveyard areas in the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=the comment implies Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}} Monk [[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 Monk 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.
-Most monks encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, who may temporarily assume the form of a monk.
+===Inventory===
-=== Equipment ===
+Monks can generate with a {{frac|3}} chance of up to 8 [[shuriken]], and otherwise will have no weapon at all to reflect the role's intended play style.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|205|nethack=3.6.7|comment=role override will always replace whatever weapon is rolled initially{{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}}}}  If shuriken are generated, their [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monk is on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the shuriken being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of them 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}}
-{{main|Player monster#Equipment}}
+Monks generated on the Astral Plane will always have a [[robe]] along with the following [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|206|nethack=3.6.7}}
-A normally generated (i.e. not revived or reverse-genocided) monk will be equipped with a robe (100% chance), a random piece of headgear (7/8 chance) and a random shield that cannot be a small shield (7/16 chance). Unlike other player monsters, monks are martial artists who will never be generated with a melee weapon; however, they have a 33% chance of being generated with [[shuriken]]. {{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+* a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random [[helm]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven leather helm to helm of telepathy, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Like other player monsters, monks will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s. Monks on the Astral Plane will also receive a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and an ascension kit.
+==Strategy==
-== History ==
+==History==
-Monks started being generated with shuriken in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+==References==
 <references/>
 [[Category:Player monsters]]

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 <references/>
 [[Category:Player monsters]]
-{{nethack-360}}
+{{nethack-364}}