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Umbire the Phantom: /* Weapons */ update comment for 5.0.0 changes

2026-06-02T09:52:10Z

‎Weapons: update comment for 5.0.0 changes

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ detail

2026-03-21T19:34:12Z

‎EvilHack: detail

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ word choice

2026-03-20T13:36:44Z

‎Strategy: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ word choice

2026-03-19T13:55:53Z

‎Messages: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ copyedit

2026-03-19T13:51:43Z

‎Variants: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: upcoming tweak

2026-03-19T13:43:54Z

upcoming tweak

Umbire the Phantom: touch-ups

2026-03-19T13:43:40Z

touch-ups

Umbire the Phantom: /* Astral Plane */ copyedit

2025-09-02T23:28:12Z

‎Astral Plane: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* Armor */ word choice

2025-09-02T23:26:42Z

‎Armor: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Inventory */ detailing

2025-09-02T23:24:39Z

‎Inventory: detailing

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 ===Weapons===
-Each player monster is given either a [[long sword]] or a random [[melee]] [[weapon]], with an equal probability of each:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons}} if generating a random weapon, the game selects one from a list of weapons in <tt>[[objects.c]]</tt> ranging from the [[spear]] to the [[bullwhip]], using standard random generation probabilities;{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7|name="rndweapon"}} for player monsters on the Astral Plane, the weapon then has a {{frac|2}} chance of being converted into an [[artifact]] of any alignment that has not yet generated in that game, if it is a compatible [[base item]].{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} If the player monster is given a [[stackable]] weapon that can be [[thrown]] and it is not made into an artifact, additional copies of that weapon are created, with weapons that use the spear skill being created in stacks of up to 3 and other throwable weapons being created in stacks of up to 7.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|273|nethack=3.6.7}}<!--For source divers: If you want to determine accurate enough odds of a given random melee weapon, look up the weapon's probability value (fourth number after the name and appearance in this case), then divide that by the total probability of the given range of object (e.g. 580 for weapons). Divide the resulting fraction by 1/2 (their chance of getting a random weapon and not a long sword in the first place).-->
+Each player monster is given either a [[long sword]] or a random [[melee]] [[weapon]], with an equal probability of each:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons}} if generating a random weapon, the game selects one from a list of weapons in <tt>[[objects.c]]</tt> ranging from the [[spear]] to the [[bullwhip]], using standard random generation probabilities;{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7|name="rndweapon"}} for player monsters on the Astral Plane, the weapon then has a {{frac|2}} chance of being converted into an [[artifact]] of any alignment that has not yet generated in that game, if it is a compatible [[base item]].{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} If the player monster is given a [[stackable]] weapon that can be [[thrown]] and it is not made into an artifact, additional copies of that weapon are created, with weapons that use the spear skill being created in stacks of up to 3 and other throwable weapons being created in stacks of up to 7.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|273|nethack=3.6.7}}<!--For source divers: If you want to determine accurate enough odds of a given random melee weapon, look up the weapon's probability value (fourth number after the name and appearance in this case), then divide that by the total probability of the given range of object (e.g. 582 for weapons in 5.0.0). Divide the resulting fraction by 1/2 (their chance of getting a random weapon and not a long sword in the first place).-->
 Each type of player monster may then have their weapon replaced with one more appropriate for their role (including removing them), with varying odds and replacements depending on the role:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|164|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=monsndx|comment=Role-based replacements start here}}

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 In [[EvilHack]], player monsters can generate anywhere in the dungeon much like GruntHack, and their inventory provides more coverage and more closely matches the starting kits for heroes of their role. There are two possible player monster kits: one for level 10 player monsters, and another for level 20 player monsters.
-Player monster abilities more closely match their roles (e.g. [[Wizard (EvilHack monster)|wizards]] and [[Priest (EvilHack monster)|priests]] can cast spells, [[Rogue (EvilHack monster)|rogues]] can steal items, and so on), and they are also [[racial monster]]s that have the abilities of their race and leave behind corpses of that race if applicable. All hostile player monsters covet the [[Amulet of Yendor]] and will attempt to steal it with their melee attacks&mdash;a player monster on the Astral Plane that obtains the Amulet will attempt to reach their altar and sacrifice it to their god, ending the game if they succeed.
+Player monster abilities more closely match their roles (e.g. [[Rogue (EvilHack monster)|rogues]] can steal items, [[Knight (EvilHack monster)|knights]] will jump towards the hero, and so on), and they are also [[racial monster]]s that have the abilities of their race and leave behind corpses of that race if applicable. All hostile player monsters covet the [[Amulet of Yendor]] and will attempt to steal it with their melee attacks&mdash;a player monster on the Astral Plane that obtains the Amulet will attempt to reach their altar and sacrifice it to their god, ending the game if they succeed.
 ===FIQHack===

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 ==Strategy==
-Player monsters on the Astral Plane are a fairly frequent source of [[YASD|splats]], as they may be generated with [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not appeared in a game, and can cause [[instadeath]] by beheading the hero. Be very wary of engaging one in melee until you are certain what they are wielding.
+Player monsters on the Astral Plane are a fairly frequent source of [[YASD|splats]], as they may be generated wielding [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not appeared in that game and cause [[instadeath]] by [[beheading]] the hero. Be very wary of engaging a player monster in melee on the Astral Plane until you are certain what they are wielding.
 [[Extinctionist]]s will have a hard time finding a complete set of player monsters to complete their run. Naturally, some of the more easily-employed options are reverse genocide and [[wish]]es for statues to cast stone to flesh on. Other possibilities and pointers for incrementing their kill counters are as follows:

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 Hostile player monsters will use the following messages if the hero [[chat]]s to them:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|362|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{message|"Talk? -- <...>"|This is printed alongside any of the below messages as part of a single line when chatting to a player monster on the Astral Plane.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|380|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
+{{message|"Talk? -- <...>"|This is printed in tandem with any of the messages below as part of a single line when chatting to a player monster on the Astral Plane.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|380|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
 {{message|"I can't win, and neither will you!"}}
 {{message|"You don't deserve to win!"}}

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 Later on, player monsters can be quite dangerous as they can be kitted out with several ascension kit-class items such as a cloak of magic resistance or silver dragon scale mail. They will, however, not get any object properties on their armor (but will probably get it on their weapon) beyond random chance. Worse, they usually get these kind of items before players themselves has had a reasonable shot at getting them, so if you see a peaceful one early on, you probably don't want to bother it.
-Player monsters will not get any special object materials beyond random chance&mdash;you will have to look for your dragonhide cloaks or gauntlets elsewhere.
+Player monsters will not get any special object materials for their inventory beyond random chance, so they cannot be farmed as trivially for e.g. [[dragonhide]] cloaks or gauntlets elsewhere.
 ===dNetHack===
 {{main|Player monster (dNetHack)}}
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], player monsters are given much more detailed starting inventories, and even share some of the same abilities as a hero of that role.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], player monsters are given more detailed starting inventories, and will frequently possess the same intrinsic abilities that a hero of the same role does.
 ===EvilHack===
 {{main|Player monster (EvilHack)}}
-In [[EvilHack]], player monsters can generate anywhere in the dungeon much like GruntHack, and are kitted out with gear befitting their role. There are two possible kits: one for level 10 player monsters, and another for level 20 player monsters.
+In [[EvilHack]], player monsters can generate anywhere in the dungeon much like GruntHack, and their inventory provides more coverage and more closely matches the starting kits for heroes of their role. There are two possible player monster kits: one for level 10 player monsters, and another for level 20 player monsters.
-Player monster abilities more closely match their roles (e.g. wizards and priests can cast spells, rogues can steal items), and they are also [[racial monster]]s that have the abilities of their race and leave behind corpses of that race if applicable. All hostile player monsters covet the [[Amulet of Yendor]] and will attempt to steal it with their attacks&mdash;a player monster on the Astral Plane that obtains the Amulet will attempt to reach their altar and sacrifice it to their god, ending the game if they succeed.
+Player monster abilities more closely match their roles (e.g. [[Wizard (EvilHack monster)|wizards]] and [[Priest (EvilHack monster)|priests]] can cast spells, [[Rogue (EvilHack monster)|rogues]] can steal items, and so on), and they are also [[racial monster]]s that have the abilities of their race and leave behind corpses of that race if applicable. All hostile player monsters covet the [[Amulet of Yendor]] and will attempt to steal it with their melee attacks&mdash;a player monster on the Astral Plane that obtains the Amulet will attempt to reach their altar and sacrifice it to their god, ending the game if they succeed.
 ===FIQHack===
-In [[FIQHack]], bones which would normally have created ghosts have a 66% probability of replacing the ghost with a player monster instead. These retain all the stats of the late player (HP, Pw, intrinsics, spells, etc.) and retain the inventory without an 80% chance of each item being cursed. These coupled with FIQHack's AI improvements may pose a much bigger threat than bones generally do.
+In [[FIQHack]], the creation of a bones file has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of replacing the normal named ghost with a player monster instead. Such player monsters retain all the stats of the late player (HP, Pw, intrinsics, spells, etc.) along with their inventory, and that inventory will not be subjected to cursing as with normal bones piles. Coupled with FIQHack's AI improvements, player monsters in bones may pose a much bigger threat compared to bones levels in ''NetHack''.
-In addition, FIQHack random player monster kits has been significantly improved. They retain all of their vanilla items, have a shot at getting intrinsics like fire resistance, cold resistance or protection (like the kind bought from priests). In addition, they will now generally have a unicorn horn, may get several amulets of life saving if lacking reflection, generally have better armor, more HP, a bag, more random items (1d6 offensive/defensive/misc items instead of 1d3 if lategame), rings, and are likely to get object properties on their equipment. They now get an inventory similar to the ones generated in Astral if they generate in Gehennom, making them a valid source of lategame equipment.
+In addition, FIQHack random player monster kits have been significantly improved. They retain all of their vanilla items, have a shot at getting intrinsics like fire resistance, cold resistance or protection (like the kind bought from priests). In addition, they will now generally have a unicorn horn, may get several amulets of life saving if lacking reflection, generally have better armor, more HP, a bag, more random items (1d6 offensive/defensive/misc items instead of 1d3 if lategame), rings, and are likely to get object properties on their equipment. They now get an inventory similar to the ones generated in Astral if they generate in Gehennom, making them a valid source of lategame equipment.
 ===SpliceHack===

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 * {{monsymlink|wizard|variant=player monster}}
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|0c3b9642e4207ed3c0b756585b83477f59116305}}, the player monsters representing the Caveman and Priest roles are renamed to the "cave dweller" and "cleric" respectively, with different names given for different genders of player monster rather than having a separate entry in <tt>monst.c</tt>.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|0c3b9642e4207ed3c0b756585b83477f59116305}}, the player monsters representing the Caveman and Priest roles are renamed to the "cave dweller" and "cleric" respectively, with different names given for different genders of player monster rather than having a separate entry in <tt>monst.c</tt>.}}
 ==Common characteristics==

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 ==Common characteristics==
-Player monsters are all part of the [[human or elf]] [[monster class]]: they are [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] by default and thus cannot be [[tamed]], though they can be made peaceful, and each player monster has a chance of being created as peaceful towards a hero of the same alignment: this is generally not the case in practice outside of reverse genocides, since most live player monsters outside the [[Astral Plane]] are specifically generated as peaceful or hostile depending on their circumstances, and player monsters on the Astral Plane will always be hostile (which is explained in detail [[#Astral Plane|below]]).{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|151|nethack=3.6.7}} All player monsters are referred to by the role's appropriate [[rank]] title for their current [[monster level]].
+All player monsters are part of the [[human or elf]] [[monster class]]: they are [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] by default and thus cannot be [[tamed]], though they can be made peaceful, and each player monster has a chance of being created as peaceful towards a hero of the same alignment&mdash;this is generally not the case in practice outside of [[reverse genocide]]s, since most live player monsters outside the [[Astral Plane]] are specifically generated as peaceful or hostile depending on their circumstances, and player monsters on the Astral Plane will always be hostile (which is explained in detail [[#Astral Plane|below]]).{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|151|nethack=3.6.7}} All player monsters are referred to by the role's appropriate [[rank]] title for their current [[monster level]].
 Each player monster will have certain characteristics based on their corresponding role: for example, player monster valkyries will have [[cold resistance]] similar to a starting [[Valkyrie]], archeologists will [[tunnel]] around if they obtain a [[digging tool]], and monks are [[herbivore]]s to reflect the [[Monk]]'s intended [[vegetarian]] diet (while all other player monsters are [[omnivorous]]). All player monsters are [[strong]] and will pick up weapons, armor and other items they come across, and they can be seen via [[infravision]]. Player monsters usually have one or two weapon attacks, based on their role's ability to [[twoweapon]] (or lack thereof): monks are the only exception, with a "claw" attack and a kick attack that reflects the role's [[martial arts]] prowess. Cavepeople, monks, samurai, and valkyries have the strongest individual attacks of player monsters, while rangers have the weakest since they are a role designed to be proficient with ranged combat.
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 Player monsters are not randomly generated in the main dungeon, but are placed in various locations at level creation, including in the form of [[corpse]]s and [[statue]]s&mdash;many of these player monsters are encountered on the [[Quest]] branch for specific roles, and some [[quest guardian]]s can [[grow up]] into player monsters.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1009-L1013|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Player monster corpses and statues behave like other corpses and statues, and many of them generally use the names of other players on the system or server, particularly those on the high score list.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}
-Player monsters cannot be directly targeted for [[genocide]], and are only subject to genocide when a hero of that role reads a [[scroll of genocide]]. They are also invalid forms for [[polymorph]] with the exception of the [[doppelganger]]: doppelgangers are [[shapeshifter]]s that will become a random player monster {{frac|4|7}} of the time when they polymorph (either [[Polymorphitis|at random]] or by outside means while they are ''not'' subject to [[protection from shape changers]]).{{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}}
+Player monsters cannot be directly targeted for [[genocide]], and are only subject to genocide when a hero of that role [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]. They are also invalid forms for [[polymorph]] with the exception of the [[doppelganger]]: doppelgangers are [[shapeshifter]]s that will become a random player monster {{frac|4|7}} of the time when they polymorph (either [[Polymorphitis|at random]] or by outside means while they are ''not'' subject to [[protection from shape changers]]).{{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}}
 Below is a non-exhaustive list of instances where a hero can find one or more player monsters within the main dungeon:
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 * Several empty statues of named player monsters are generated on [[Medusa's Island]]<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}&mdash;a statue of a knight named [[Perseus]] is always generated in specific locations, with a chance of his statue containing special contents; see his article for more information.
 * Several player monster corpses are generated in the [[Valley of the Dead]] during normal level creation with the exception of priests, priestesses and monks, although the graveyards can contain player monster corpses from all roles as normal.{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Priest and monk corpses are excluded, with the comment implying Moloch has a special fate in store for servants of the other gods}}
-* A hero that reads a cursed scroll of genocide while [[confused]] will "[[reverse genocide]]" themselves, creating several player monsters of that hero's role.
+* A hero that reads a cursed scroll of genocide while [[confused]] will "reverse genocide" themselves, creating several player monsters of that hero's role.
 ===Astral Plane===

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 ===Astral Plane===
-On the [[Astral Plane]], a number of tough hostile player monsters are generated as part of the final challenge for any hero that reaches the level. These player monsters are special and considered distinct from the above instances: their names are randomly selected from a pool of first names that includes various members of the [[DevTeam]], and the names of other players on the high score list are also included when playing on a server;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|17|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|71|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=may also include Adam, Eve, Janet, Maud}} the player monsters are each given an [[ascension kit]]-like inventory as well, which is elaborated on in the sections below.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|120|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_mplayer"|comment=<tt>mk_mplayer</tt> function - most of the items are only generated if <tt>special</tt> boolean is true}} This inventory will always include a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], implied to be the reason those player monsters are stuck on the Astral Plane.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|name="fakeamulet"}}
+On the [[Astral Plane]], a number of tough hostile player monsters are generated as part of the final challenge for any hero that reaches the level. These player monsters are special and considered distinct from the above instances: their names are randomly selected from a pool of first names that includes various members of the [[DevTeam]], and the names of other players on the high score list are also included when playing on a server.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|17|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|71|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=may also include Adam, Eve, Janet, Maud}}
 ==Inventory==

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 * For the [[helm]] slot, they have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any helm from the [[elven leather helm]] to the [[helm of telepathy]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * For the [[shield]] slot, they have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any shield from the [[elven shield]] to the [[shield of reflection]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|161|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|288|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|479-L490|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* For the [[gloves]] slot, a player monster generated with a war hammer will be given [[gauntlets of power]], and otherwise has a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any pair of gloves from [[leather gloves]] to [[gauntlets of dexterity]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* For the [[gloves]] slot, a player monster generated with a war hammer will be given [[gauntlets of power]], and otherwise they have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any pair of gloves from [[leather gloves]] to [[gauntlets of dexterity]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * For the [[boots]] slot, they have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any pair of boots from [[low boots]] to [[levitation boots]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}

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 Each player monster is given either a [[long sword]] or a random [[melee]] [[weapon]], with an equal probability of each:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons}} if generating a random weapon, the game selects one from a list of weapons in <tt>[[objects.c]]</tt> ranging from the [[spear]] to the [[bullwhip]], using standard random generation probabilities;{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7|name="rndweapon"}} for player monsters on the Astral Plane, the weapon then has a {{frac|2}} chance of being converted into an [[artifact]] of any alignment that has not yet generated in that game, if it is a compatible [[base item]].{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} If the player monster is given a [[stackable]] weapon that can be [[thrown]] and it is not made into an artifact, additional copies of that weapon are created, with weapons that use the spear skill being created in stacks of up to 3 and other throwable weapons being created in stacks of up to 7.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|273|nethack=3.6.7}}<!--For source divers: If you want to determine accurate enough odds of a given random melee weapon, look up the weapon's probability value (fourth number after the name and appearance in this case), then divide that by the total probability of the given range of object (e.g. 580 for weapons). Divide the resulting fraction by 1/2 (their chance of getting a random weapon and not a long sword in the first place).-->
-Each type of player monster may then have their weapon replaced with one more appropriate for their role, with varying odds and replacements depending on the role:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|164|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=monsndx|comment=Role-based replacements start here}}
+Each type of player monster may then have their weapon replaced with one more appropriate for their role (including removing them), with varying odds and replacements depending on the role:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|164|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=monsndx|comment=Role-based replacements start here}}
 * Archeologist: bullwhip (50%), long sword (25%) or random melee weapon (25%){{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 * For the [[boots]] slot, they have a {{frac|7|8}} chance of being given any pair of boots from [[low boots]] to [[levitation boots]], using the standard random generation probabilities.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Each player monster may then have pieces of armor replaced with ones more appropriate for their role, with varying odds and replacements depending on the role:
+Each player monster may then have pieces of armor replaced with ones more appropriate for their role (including removing them), with varying odds and replacements depending on the role:
 * Cloaks
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 ** Wizard: no shield{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|255|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Armor generated this way has a {{frac|3}} chance of being erosion-proofed, a separate {{frac|3}} chance of being blessed, and a separate {{frac|3}} chance of being cursed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|105|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The armor's enchantment has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of ranging from +0 to +4, a {{frac|3|10}} chance of ranging +4 to +7, and will otherwise range from -1 to -3.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|115|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=enchantment is independent of beatitude; as the comment above in the code clarifies, cursed positively enchanted armor can occur from run ins with [[Curse items|other monsters]]}}
+Armor generated this way has a {{frac|3}} chance of being erosion-proofed and also has a {{frac|3}} chance of being blessed, a separate {{frac|3}} chance of being cursed, and otherwise will be uncursed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|105|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The armor's enchantment has a {{frac|3|5}} chance of ranging from +0 to +4, a {{frac|3|10}} chance of ranging +4 to +7, and will otherwise range from -1 to -3.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|115|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=enchantment is independent of beatitude; for example, as the comment above in the code clarifies, cursed positively enchanted armor can occur from run ins with [[Curse items|other monsters]]}}
 ==Strategy==