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{{artifact weapon
|name=Nighthorn
|base=unicorn horn
|color=white
|smalldmg=1d12 (+1d3 in [[Hack'EM]])
|largedmg=1d12 (+1d3 in Hack'EM)
|tohit=<nowiki>+1 (+2 in Hack'EM only)</nowiki>
|bonusversus=all
|size=two-handed
|affiliation=<ul><li>[[lawful]]</li><li>[[Nightmare (SLASH'EM)|Nightmare]]</li><li>[[intelligent artifact]] (Hack'EM only)</li></ul>
|whencarried=<ul><li>apply as unicorn horn</li><li>applying can cure [[fear]] (Hack'EM only)</li></ul>
|whenwielded=<ul><li>[[reflection]]</li><li>[[stun resistance]] (Hack'EM only)</li></ul>
|wheninvoked=''(none)''
|cost=10000
|weight=20
|material=bone
}}

'''Nighthorn''' is an [[artifact]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is [[lawful]]-aligned, and its [[base item]] is the [[unicorn horn]] of [[Nightmare (SLASH'EM)|Nightmare]]. Nighthorn is one of the rewards for completing the [[Lawful Quest]].

==Generation==
Nighthorn is only generated upon killing Nightmare in a way that would normally leave a [[corpse]] (i.e. any method minus [[disintegration]] or [[digest]]ing), and is always generated cursed and at +0 this way. Since Nightmare is always generated in the Lawful Quest, her Nighthorn cannot be [[wish]]ed for and will always revert to its base item if left in [[bones]].

==Description==
In SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, Nighthorn confers [[reflection]] while wielded. As a weapon, Nighthorn has +1 to-hit from its base item.

In Hack'EM, Nighthorn is intelligent and additionally confers [[stun resistance]] while wielded. It has an additional +1 to-hit bonus and +1d3 damage versus all monsters, and [[apply]]ing it can cure your character's [[fear]] in addition to the standard status problems that a unicorn horn can cure in Hack'EM.

===Strategy===
Most characters will find little reason to apply Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions: they may also have trouble justifying its use as a weapon, even if they are not cross-aligned (which would introduce the {{frac|4}} chance of an 8d6 [[artifact blast]]). While a character capable of training the unicorn horn skill may consider this an option on paper, it lacks bonus damage, to-hit bonuses or any resistance to [[curse items]] and other similar effects - other sources of reflection, e.g. a [[shield of reflection]], may be preferable for characters that are capable of clearing the Lawful Quest.

In Hack'EM, Nighthorn's damage and to-hit bonuses are low, but its ability to cure fear and prevent stunning it makes the artifact worth further consideration.

==Messages==
{{message|All that remains is her horn...|Nightmare was killed and dropped Nighthorn.}}

==See also==
*[[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)]]
*[[The Eye of the Beholder]]

==References==
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[[Category:SLASH'EM artifacts]]
[[Category:SlashTHEM artifacts]]
[[Category:Hack'EM artifacts]]

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 ===Strategy===
-Most characters will find little reason to apply Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions: they may also have trouble justifying its use as a weapon, even if they are not cross-aligned (which would introduce the {{frac|4}} chance of an 8d6 [[artifact blast]]). While a character capable of training the unicorn horn skill may consider this an option on paper, it lacks bonus damage, to-hit bonuses or any resistance to [[curse items]] and other similar effects - other sources of reflection, e.g. a [[shield of reflection]], may be preferable for characters that are capable of clearing the Lawful Quest.
+Most characters will find little reason to apply Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions: they may also have trouble justifying its use as a weapon, even if they are not cross-aligned (which would introduce the {{frac|4}} chance of an 8d6 [[artifact blast]]). While a character capable of training the unicorn horn skill may consider this an option on paper, it lacks bonus damage, meaningful to-hit bonuses or any resistance to [[curse items]] and other similar effects - other sources of reflection, e.g. a [[shield of reflection]], may be preferable for characters that are capable of clearing the Lawful Quest.
 When fighting Nightmare, remember that she gains the wielded effects of Nighthorn (i.e. reflection, as well as stun resistance in Hack'EM) and adjust your approach accordingly.

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 Most characters will find little reason to apply Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions: they may also have trouble justifying its use as a weapon, even if they are not cross-aligned (which would introduce the {{frac|4}} chance of an 8d6 [[artifact blast]]). While a character capable of training the unicorn horn skill may consider this an option on paper, it lacks bonus damage, to-hit bonuses or any resistance to [[curse items]] and other similar effects - other sources of reflection, e.g. a [[shield of reflection]], may be preferable for characters that are capable of clearing the Lawful Quest.
-When fighting Nightmare, remember that she gains the wielded effects of reflection from Nighthorn and adjust your approach accordingly.
+When fighting Nightmare, remember that she gains the wielded effects of Nighthorn (i.e. reflection, as well as stun resistance in Hack'EM) and adjust your approach accordingly.
 In Hack'EM, Nighthorn's damage and to-hit bonuses are low, but its ability to cure fear and prevent stunning it makes the artifact worth further consideration.

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 ==Generation==
-Nighthorn is only generated upon killing Nightmare in a way that would normally leave a [[corpse]] (i.e. any method minus [[disintegration]] or [[digest]]ing), and is always generated cursed and at +0 this way. Since Nightmare is always generated in the Lawful Quest, her Nighthorn cannot be [[wish]]ed for and will always revert to its base item if left in [[bones]].
+Nighthorn is only generated upon killing Nightmare in a way that would normally leave a [[corpse]] (i.e. any method minus [[disintegration]] or [[digest]]ing){{refsrc|mon.c|277|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|name=leftover}} - Nighthorn will always be generated cursed and at +0 this way. Since Nightmare is always generated in the Lawful Quest, her Nighthorn cannot be [[wish]]ed for and will always revert to its base item if left in [[bones]].
 ==Description==
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 ===Strategy===
 Most characters will find little reason to apply Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions: they may also have trouble justifying its use as a weapon, even if they are not cross-aligned (which would introduce the {{frac|4}} chance of an 8d6 [[artifact blast]]). While a character capable of training the unicorn horn skill may consider this an option on paper, it lacks bonus damage, to-hit bonuses or any resistance to [[curse items]] and other similar effects - other sources of reflection, e.g. a [[shield of reflection]], may be preferable for characters that are capable of clearing the Lawful Quest.
 In Hack'EM, Nighthorn's damage and to-hit bonuses are low, but its ability to cure fear and prevent stunning it makes the artifact worth further consideration.
 ==Messages==
-{{message|All that remains is her horn...|Nightmare was killed and dropped Nighthorn.}}
+{{message|All that remains is her horn...|Nightmare was killed and dropped Nighthorn.<ref name="leftover"/>}}
 ==See also==