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Furey: monster quaffing potion gets blindedness cured at any beatitude. checked against nethack 3.6.7 src/muse.c function use_defensive.

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monster quaffing potion gets blindedness cured at any beatitude. checked against nethack 3.6.7 src/muse.c function use_defensive.

Furey: Noncursed potion cures vomiting. Imported from healing potions. Checked against 3.6.6 source.

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Noncursed potion cures vomiting. Imported from healing potions. Checked against 3.6.6 source.

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 A '''potion of extra healing''' is a type of [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
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 Monsters can quaff the potion to heal for the same amount of HP as the hero and cure blindness, while a monster hit by the potion is fully healed, with blindness cured if the potion was non-cursed.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|972|nethack=3.6.7}} Pestilence takes damage from the potion and will not quaff it, though in practice their 100 [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] means that the effects of the potion will always be completely resisted unless Pestilence is severely [[level drain]]ed first.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1429|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Healing potions initiate [[potion of sickness]] effects for Pestilence, subject to monster magic resistance; Pestilence needs to be drained below level 6 for the potions to have at least a few percent chance of affecting them.}}
-Inhaling [[vapors]] from a potion of extra healing of any [[beatitude]] will restore 2 HP to the hero (up to your maximum HP), adjust the health of their base form if they are [[polymorph]]ed, cure blindness and [[deaf]]ness if it was non-cursed, and exercise constitution.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1659|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Inhaling [[vapors]] from a potion of extra healing of any [[beatitude]] will restore 2 HP to the hero (up to your maximum HP), adjust the health of their base form if they are [[polymorph]]ed, cure blindness and [[deafness]] if it was non-cursed, and exercise constitution.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1659|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Alchemy|Mixing]] potions of extra healing with potions of {{! of|gain level|or=1|gain energy}} can produce a [[potion of full healing]]. Dipping a [[poison]]ed weapon into a potion of extra healing will neutralize the poison and use up the potion.
+[[Dipping]] a [[poisoned weapon]] into a potion of extra healing will neutralize the poison and use up the potion.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|2126|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|09cf464816e4c44618cb3880edc0f7146e5b9b1e}}, the potion of extra healing heals more HP on average: 16+6d8 if blessed, 16+4d8 if uncursed, 16+2d8 if cursed.}}

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 In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of extra healing as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|246|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-Two potions of extra healing can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
+Two potions of extra healing are generated in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]] at level creation.
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], two potions of extra healing can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of extra healing as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|246|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 ==Strategy==
-The potion of extra healing is generally more than useful enough for restoring HP (especially in emergencies), up to and partly through the midgame; in the later stages, they are more often used in alchemy to produce full healing potions. Weaker characters, typically including [[pacifist]]s or [[protection racket]] players, might quaff their stating potions right away for the maximum HP boost, or else quaff any they discover as soon as possible; other players can save it for emergencies or alchemy as necessary. In any event, blessing potions prior to quaffing if possible may also be preferable.
+The potion of extra healing is generally more than useful enough for restoring HP (especially in emergencies), up to and partly through the midgame; in the later stages, they are more often used in alchemy to produce full healing potions. Weaker characters, typically including [[pacifist]]s or [[protection racket]] players, might quaff their starting potions right away for the maximum HP boost, or else quaff any they discover as soon as possible; other players can save it for emergencies or alchemy as necessary. In any event, blessing potions prior to quaffing if possible may also be preferable.
 Below is a table describing the amount of max HP gained from drinking potions of extra healing:

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-A '''potion of extra healing''' is a type of potion that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
+A '''potion of extra healing''' is a type of [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
 ==Generation==
-All [[Tourist]]s start the game with 2 non-cursed potions of extra healing, while all [[Healer]]s start the game with 4 non-cursed potions.
+All [[Tourist]]s start with 2 non-cursed potions of extra healing. All [[Healer]]s start the game with 4 non-cursed potions of extra healing.
 [[Intelligent]] monsters may [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] a potion of extra healing as a [[defensive item]]. [[Shopkeeper]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with potions of extra healing.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|675|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Dipping]] a [[potion of healing]] into a potion of {{! of|gain energy|gain level|or=1|speed}} can create an uncursed, diluted potion of extra healing.
+[[Alchemy|Mixing]] [[potions of healing]] with potions of {{! of|gain energy|gain level|or=1|speed}} can create an uncursed, diluted potion of extra healing.
 ==Description==
-[[Quaff]]ing a potion of extra healing will [[healing|heal]] you for more than a standard [[potion of healing]], with the effect's strength dependent on [[beatitude]]. A blessed one heals 8d8 HP when quaffed, an uncursed one 6d8 HP, and a cursed one 4d8 HP; additionally, if this would bring your HP above its maximum, your maximum will increase by 2 for an uncursed potion, or 5 for a blessed potion. The potion also cures [[hallucination]], [[blindness]], and [[deafness]], and [[exercise]]s [[constitution]] and [[strength]]; if noncursed, it will also cure [[vomiting]] and [[sickness]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|999|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+[[Quaff]]ing a potion of extra healing will [[healing|heal]] you for more than a standard [[potion of healing]], with the effect's strength dependent on [[beatitude]]. A blessed one heals 8d8 HP when quaffed, an uncursed one 6d8 HP, and a cursed one 4d8 HP; additionally, if this would bring your HP above its maximum, your maximum will increase by 2 for an uncursed potion, or 5 for a blessed potion. The potion also cures [[hallucination]], [[blindness]], and [[deafness]], and [[exercise]]s [[constitution]] and [[strength]], and if noncursed it will also cure [[vomiting]] and [[sickness]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|999|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Monsters can also quaff the potion to heal for the same amount and it additionally cures blindness; monsters hit by the potion are fully healed and, if the potion was non-cursed, are unblinded.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|972|nethack=3.6.6}} Pestilence is damaged by the potion, but the effects will always be completely resisted unless Pestilence is severely [[level drain]]ed first.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1429|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Healing potions do [[potion of sickness]] effects to Pestilence, subject to Pestilence's 100 [[monster magic resistance]]. This means that Pestilence needs to be drained below level 6 for the potions to have a few percent chance of affecting Pestilence.}}
+Monsters can quaff the potion to heal for the same amount of HP as the hero and cure blindness, while a monster hit by the potion is fully healed, with blindness cured if the potion was non-cursed.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|972|nethack=3.6.7}} Pestilence takes damage from the potion and will not quaff it, though in practice their 100 [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] means that the effects of the potion will always be completely resisted unless Pestilence is severely [[level drain]]ed first.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1429|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Healing potions initiate [[potion of sickness]] effects for Pestilence, subject to monster magic resistance; Pestilence needs to be drained below level 6 for the potions to have at least a few percent chance of affecting them.}}
-Inhaling [[vapors]] from a potion of extra healing of any [[beatitude]] will heal you 2 HP (up to your maximum HP), cure blindness and [[deaf]]ness if it was non-cursed, and exercise constitution; if you are [[polymorph]]ed, the health of your base form is adjusted as well.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1659|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+Inhaling [[vapors]] from a potion of extra healing of any [[beatitude]] will restore 2 HP to the hero (up to your maximum HP), adjust the health of their base form if they are [[polymorph]]ed, cure blindness and [[deaf]]ness if it was non-cursed, and exercise constitution.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1659|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-You can use potions of extra healing in [[alchemy]] by dipping (or dipping into) potions of {{! of|gain level|or=1|gain energy}} to get a [[potion of full healing]]. Dipping a [[poison]]ed weapon into the potion of extra healing will neutralize the poison and use it up.
+[[Alchemy|Mixing]] potions of extra healing with potions of {{! of|gain level|or=1|gain energy}} can produce a [[potion of full healing]]. Dipping a [[poison]]ed weapon into a potion of extra healing will neutralize the poison and use up the potion.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|09cf464816e4c44618cb3880edc0f7146e5b9b1e}}, the potion of extra healing heals more HP on average: 16+6d8 if blessed, 16+4d8 if uncursed, 16+2d8 if cursed.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|09cf464816e4c44618cb3880edc0f7146e5b9b1e}}, the potion of extra healing heals more HP on average: 16+6d8 if blessed, 16+4d8 if uncursed, 16+2d8 if cursed.}}
 ==Strategy==
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 ===Smoky and milky potions===
-{{main|Smoky and milky potions}}
+[[Smoky and milky potions]] can pose an obstacle if either one ends up as the [[randomized appearance]] of the potion of extra healing. Smoky extra healing in particular presents a bind, as it often forces a choice between extra HP or the chance for a wish: in this specific case, the odds favor performing [[alchemy]] over trying to get a [[wish]] from one, especially if you have not yet fully explored certain parts of the dungeon and/or assembled most of your planned kit (whether for [[ascension kit|ascension]] or otherwise). A smoky extra healing potion that generates a [[djinn]] is not remotely guaranteed to give you a wish, making it unreliable in a pinch, and a milky extra potion healing poses an even more direct danger, since a [[ghost]] appearing from the potion and freezing you in place is a potential death knell.
 ==History==
-The potion of extra healing has been present in the game since Hack 1.21, a variant of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]]. Hack121 also had the potion of extra hit points, which was excluded from later versions; its functions are effectively folded into the various healing potions.
+The potion of extra healing first appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11 and PDX, which are based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and also appears in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]. Hack 1.21 also has the potion of extra hit points, which is excluded from later versions, with its functions are effectively folded into the various healing potions.
 ===Alchemy===

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 ==Description==
-[[Quaff]]ing a potion of extra healing will [[healing|heal]] you for more than a standard [[potion of healing]], with the effect's strength dependent on [[beatitude]]. A blessed one heals 8d8 HP when quaffed, an uncursed one 6d8 HP, and a cursed one 4d8 HP; additionally, if this would bring your HP above its maximum, your maximum will increase by 2 for an uncursed potion, or 5 for a blessed potion. The potion also cures [[hallucination]], [[blindness]], and [[deafness]], and [[exercise]]s [[constitution]] and [[strength]]; if noncursed, it will also cure [[sickness]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|999|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+[[Quaff]]ing a potion of extra healing will [[healing|heal]] you for more than a standard [[potion of healing]], with the effect's strength dependent on [[beatitude]]. A blessed one heals 8d8 HP when quaffed, an uncursed one 6d8 HP, and a cursed one 4d8 HP; additionally, if this would bring your HP above its maximum, your maximum will increase by 2 for an uncursed potion, or 5 for a blessed potion. The potion also cures [[hallucination]], [[blindness]], and [[deafness]], and [[exercise]]s [[constitution]] and [[strength]]; if noncursed, it will also cure [[vomiting]] and [[sickness]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|999|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
 Monsters can also quaff the potion to heal for the same amount, though it can only additionally cure blindness (if non-cursed); monsters hit by the potion are fully healed and, if the potion was non-cursed, are unblinded.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|972|nethack=3.6.6}} Pestilence is damaged by the potion, but the effects will always be completely resisted unless Pestilence is severely [[level drain]]ed first.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1429|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Healing potions do [[potion of sickness]] effects to Pestilence, subject to Pestilence's 100 [[monster magic resistance]]. This means that Pestilence needs to be drained below level 6 for the potions to have a few percent chance of affecting Pestilence.}}

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 [[Intelligent]] monsters may [[Monster starting inventory|generate with]] a potion of extra healing as a [[defensive item]]. [[Shopkeeper]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of starting with potions of extra healing.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|675|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-You can make potions of extra healing via [[alchemy]] by dipping a [[potion of healing]] into a potion of {{! of|gain energy|gain level|or=1|speed}}.
+[[Dipping]] a [[potion of healing]] into a potion of {{! of|gain energy|gain level|or=1|speed}} can create an uncursed, diluted potion of extra healing.
 ==Description==
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 ===Smoky and milky potions===
 {{main|Smoky and milky potions}}
-Smoky and milky potions can pose an obstacle if either one ends up as the [[randomized appearance]] of the potion of extra healing. Smoky extra healing in particular presents a bind, as it often forces a choice between extra HP or the chance for a wish: in this specific case, the odds favor alchemizing the potions over trying to get a [[wish]] from one, especially if you have not yet fully explored certain parts of the dungeon and/or assembled most of your planned kit ([[ascension kit|ascension]] or otherwise). A smoky potion that generates a [[djinn]] is not remotely guaranteed to give you a wish; milky extra healing poses an even more direct danger, since a [[ghost]] appearing from the potion meant to save your life and freezing you in place is a potential death knell.
+Smoky and milky potions can pose an obstacle if either one ends up as the [[randomized appearance]] of the potion of extra healing. Smoky extra healing in particular presents a bind, as it often forces a choice between extra HP or the chance for a wish: in this specific case, the odds favor performing [[alchemy]] over trying to get a [[wish]] from one, especially if you have not yet fully explored certain parts of the dungeon and/or assembled most of your planned kit ([[ascension kit|ascension]] or otherwise). A smoky potion that generates a [[djinn]] is not remotely guaranteed to give you a wish; milky extra healing poses an even more direct danger, since a [[ghost]] appearing from the potion meant to save your life and freezing you in place is a potential death knell.
 ==History==
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 With the [[Alchemy#Stacking|new alchemy stacking rules]] introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]], dipping a (sufficiently large) stack of extra healing potions will alchemize 5.5 of them on average; there is a further {{frac|10}} chance of them exploding, losing any potential HP boosts from obtaining full healing. On average, you gain an extra 12.1 max HP per dip, compared to just drinking extra healing directly.
-As each dip uses up either a [[gain energy]] or a [[gain level]] potion, these 12.1 HP need to be weighted against 10.5 average max energy boost from blessed gain energy or various useful effects from gain level (which gives less than 12 max HP on average, but increases max energy as well, and also has other uses). This means that, in comparison to [[3.4.3]], alchemizing may be less desirable in terms of optimizing HP gain for spellcasting roles and/or characters who already have decent HP but are lacking in energy.
+As each dip uses up either a gain energy or a gain level potion, these 12.1 HP need to be weighted against 10.5 average max energy boost from blessed gain energy or various useful effects from gain level (which gives less than 12 max HP on average, but increases max energy as well, and also has other uses). This means that, in comparison to [[3.4.3]], alchemizing may be less desirable in terms of optimizing HP gain for spellcasting roles and/or characters who already have decent HP but are lacking in energy.
 ==Messages==

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-{{potion|name=extra healing|cost=100|muse=def}}
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 A '''potion of extra healing''' is a type of potion that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
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 ===Alchemy===
-With the [[Alchemy#Stacking|new alchemy stacking rules]] introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]], dipping a (sufficiently large) stack of extra healing potions will alchemize 5.5 of them on average; there is a further 10% chance of them exploding, losing any potential HP boosts from obtaining full healing. On average, you gain an extra 12.1 max HP per dip, compared to just drinking extra healing directly.
+With the [[Alchemy#Stacking|new alchemy stacking rules]] introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]], dipping a (sufficiently large) stack of extra healing potions will alchemize 5.5 of them on average; there is a further {{frac|10}} chance of them exploding, losing any potential HP boosts from obtaining full healing. On average, you gain an extra 12.1 max HP per dip, compared to just drinking extra healing directly.
 As each dip uses up either a [[gain energy]] or a [[gain level]] potion, these 12.1 HP need to be weighted against 10.5 average max energy boost from blessed gain energy or various useful effects from gain level (which gives less than 12 max HP on average, but increases max energy as well, and also has other uses). This means that, in comparison to [[3.4.3]], alchemizing may be less desirable in terms of optimizing HP gain for spellcasting roles and/or characters who already have decent HP but are lacking in energy.
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]] and its variants, two potions of extra healing can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], two potions of extra healing can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
-Making a potion of extra healing using a [[chemistry set]] takes three charges.
+===SlashTHEM===
 ==References==
 <references />
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Potions|Extra healing]]