Potion of paralysis - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ them

2025-10-24T00:47:15Z

‎Variants: them

Umbire the Phantom: appearance

2025-10-13T04:20:08Z

appearance

Umbire the Phantom: /* SLASH'EM */ wiz et. al.

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‎SLASH'EM: wiz et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ detail + rephrase

2025-06-13T20:43:28Z

‎EvilHack: detail + rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ comment on cite

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‎Strategy: comment on cite

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ detail

2025-04-14T19:56:00Z

‎Strategy: detail

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ slash'em + them

2025-04-01T11:50:43Z

‎Variants: slash'em + them

Umbire the Phantom: evil

2025-02-17T19:46:53Z

evil

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ pothole

2024-11-09T16:41:41Z

‎Generation: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ word choice

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‎dNetHack: word choice

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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Drunk]]s may start with a potion of paralysis as any of the 15 non-{{! of|booze}} potions in their starting inventory.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Acid Mage]]s, [[Drunk]]s and [[Electric Mage]]s may be given a potion of paralysis as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.
 The [[Undertaker quest]] goal level has the same layout as the Lawful Quest, including the {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of paralysis in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.

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+A '''potion of paralysis''' is a type of [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The default [[randomized appearance]] associated with the potion is a "emerald potion".{{refsrc|src/objects.c|797|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Generation==
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], weapons and [[black signet ring]]s can be dipped into a potion of paralysis to apply a paralyzing poison. Weapons poisoned this way become '''envenomed''' and apply their poison on hit, while signet rings become '''venom-injecting''' and apply the poison when the hero performs an unarmed attack while wearing the ring without [[gloves]].
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], weapons and [[black signet ring]]s can be dipped into a potion of paralysis to apply a paralyzing poison. Weapons poisoned this way become '''envenomed''' and apply their poison on hit, while signet rings become '''venom injecting''' and apply the poison when the hero performs an unarmed attack while wearing the ring without [[gloves]].
 [[Hypospray]]s can be used to apply paralysis [[ampule]]s (the future equivalent of potions) to other monsters.

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s and [[Necromancer]]s may be given a potion of paralysis 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}}
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of paralysis 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}}
 The [[Lawful Quest]] has a {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of paralysis among the items found in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], a thrown potion of paralysis will immobilize an affected target for 3-24 turns, and a thrown diluted potion will immobilize them for up to 12 turns.
+In [[EvilHack]], a thrown or wielded potion of paralysis will immobilize an affected target for 3-24 turns, which is reduced to a duration of up to 12 turns for a diluted potion.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 Potions of paralysis are quite dangerous for a hero to be hit with directly, and even the lower duration of paralysis from a thrown potion that misses can be fatal if there are fast or strong enough hostile monsters nearby&mdash;this remains a potential source of [[YASD]] well into the late game and even during the [[ascension run]], and makes finding a source of free action valuable.
-The hero can also turn this against other monsters, up to and including powerful monsters such as their [[quest nemesis]], [[demon lords and princes]] or even the [[Wizard of Yendor]], by throwing the potion at their target or wielding it and hitting them. Thrown potions require high dexterity to reliably hit specific monsters, and is most reliable with dexterity-focused builds that can incorporate [[gauntlets of dexterity]];{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1764|nethack=3.6.7}} potions that break near the hero will paralyze them with their vapors, so the wielded potion is generally paired with a [[ring of free action]]. Paralysis from a thrown or wielded potion that hits successfully often lasts long enough for a hero to kill strong monsters without retaliation, or at least make a sizable dent in HP before they regain the ability to move.
+The hero can also turn this against other monsters, up to and including powerful monsters such as their [[quest nemesis]], [[demon lords and princes]] or even the [[Wizard of Yendor]], by throwing the potion at their target or wielding it and hitting them. Thrown potions require high dexterity to reliably hit specific monsters, and is most reliable with dexterity-focused builds that can incorporate [[gauntlets of dexterity]];{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1764|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chance is equal to {{sfrac|Dex - 1|25}}}} potions that break near the hero will paralyze them with their vapors, so the wielded potion is generally paired with a [[ring of free action]]. Paralysis from a thrown or wielded potion that hits successfully often lasts long enough for a hero to kill strong monsters without retaliation, or at least make a sizable dent in HP before they regain the ability to move.
 ===Identification===

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 ==Strategy==
-Potions of paralysis are quite dangerous for a hero to be hit with directly, and even the lower duration of paralysis from a thrown potion that misses can be fatal if there are fast or strong enough hostile monsters nearby - this remains a potential source of [[YASD]] well into the late game and even during the [[ascension run]], and makes finding a source of free action valuable.
+Potions of paralysis are quite dangerous for a hero to be hit with directly, and even the lower duration of paralysis from a thrown potion that misses can be fatal if there are fast or strong enough hostile monsters nearby&mdash;this remains a potential source of [[YASD]] well into the late game and even during the [[ascension run]], and makes finding a source of free action valuable.
-The hero can also turn this against other monsters, up to and including powerful monsters such as their [[quest nemesis]], [[demon lords and princes]] or even the [[Wizard of Yendor]], by throwing the potion at their target or wielding it and hitting them. Thrown potions require high dexterity to reliably hit specific monsters, and potions that break near the hero will paralyze them with their vapors, so the wielded potion is generally paired with a [[ring of free action]]. The paralysis is often enough for a hero to kill strong monsters without retaliation, or at least make a sizable dent in HP before they regain the ability to move.
+The hero can also turn this against other monsters, up to and including powerful monsters such as their [[quest nemesis]], [[demon lords and princes]] or even the [[Wizard of Yendor]], by throwing the potion at their target or wielding it and hitting them. Thrown potions require high dexterity to reliably hit specific monsters, and is most reliable with dexterity-focused builds that can incorporate [[gauntlets of dexterity]];{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|1764|nethack=3.6.7}} potions that break near the hero will paralyze them with their vapors, so the wielded potion is generally paired with a [[ring of free action]]. Paralysis from a thrown or wielded potion that hits successfully often lasts long enough for a hero to kill strong monsters without retaliation, or at least make a sizable dent in HP before they regain the ability to move.
 ===Identification===

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 ===SpliceHack===
 In [[SpliceHack]], weapons can be dipped into a potion of paralysis to apply a paralyzing poison: weapons poisoned this way become '''envenomed''' and apply their poison on hit.
 ==References==

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 Potions of paralysis make up {{frac|21|500}} (4.2%) of all randomly-generated potions. General [[store]]s and liquor emporiums can sell potions of paralysis.
-Randomly generated monsters may receive a potion of paralysis as an [[offensive item]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1175|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Randomly-generated [[intelligent monster]]s may receive a potion of paralysis as an [[offensive item]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1175|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==