Pounding - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ bit more

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‎dNetHack: bit more

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ nndnh, word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ upcoming

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ScienceBall: /* History */ typo

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‎History: typo

Umbire the Phantom: thing to verify

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ pothole

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ monsters and pounding range

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‎dNetHack: monsters and pounding range

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 A weapon's pounding range is determined by that weapon's skill, and when pounding a menu is brought up that offers any monsters in range, as well as an option that allows selecting a square as in ''NetHack'' if targeting a specific square or an [[invisible]] monster. The letters used in the pounding menu can be arranged in either sequential order of target, starting clockwise from N (north), or else apply the same letter to a given directional square (i.e., a is always north, b is north-northeast, etc.) regardless of if it is occupied.
-Monsters can pound with the above weapons as well, and some monsters are capable of using certain special attacks at the same range as a polearm.
+Monsters can pound with the above weapons as well, and some monsters also possess [[reach]] attacks that can strike at the same range as a polearm.
 ===NetHack Fourk===

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 ===dNetHack===
-[[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]] allow the use of other weapons besides polearms and lances to pound.
+[[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]] allow the use of other weapons besides polearms and lances to pound.
-The [[aklys]], [[white vibrospear]], [[gold-bladed vibrospear]], and [[force pike]] can be applied to pound as a polearm; the [[shepherd's crook]] is a weapon that can be applied to pound like a polearm, but is also able to pick up items and pull monsters on those squares. [[Sol Valtiva (dNetHack)|Sol Valtiva]] and [[dNetHack artifacts#Shadowlock|Shadowlock]] are artifacts that can also be applied to pound as a polearm, and [[The Rod of Lordly Might]], [[dNetHack artifacts#The Rod of the Elvish Lords|The Rod of the Elvish Lords]] and [[dNetHack artifacts#The Sceptre of Lolth|The Sceptre of Lolth]] can be applied to pound while in lance form.
+The [[aklys]], [[white vibrospear]], [[gold-bladed vibrospear]], and [[force pike]] can each be applied to pound as a polearm; the [[shepherd's crook]] is a weapon that can be applied to pound like a polearm, but is also able to pick up items and pull monsters on those squares. [[Sol Valtiva (dNetHack)|Sol Valtiva]] and [[dNetHack artifacts#Shadowlock|Shadowlock]] are artifacts that can also be applied to pound as a polearm, and [[The Rod of Lordly Might]], [[dNetHack artifacts#The Rod of the Elvish Lords|The Rod of the Elvish Lords]] and [[dNetHack artifacts#The Sceptre of Lolth|The Sceptre of Lolth]] can be applied to pound while in lance form.
 A weapon's pounding range is determined by that weapon's skill, and when pounding a menu is brought up that offers any monsters in range, as well as an option that allows selecting a square as in ''NetHack'' if targeting a specific square or an [[invisible]] monster. The letters used in the pounding menu can be arranged in either sequential order of target, starting clockwise from N (north), or else apply the same letter to a given directional square (i.e., a is always north, b is north-northeast, etc.) regardless of if it is occupied.

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 The {{white|@}} is the wielder's location. Spaces marked with a {{darkgray|X}} are too close to be hit, spaces marked with a {{yellow|U}} can be hit even while Unskilled, spaces marked with a {{orange|S}} can only be hit when Skilled, and spaces marked with a {{red|E}} can only be hit when Expert. Only [[Knight]]s can reach Expert skill level in lance, and no roles can reach more than Skilled in polearms.
-Pounding will not trigger [[passive attack]]s from monsters against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3102|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to the effects of passive attacks (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill - this is only applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.{{Fact}}
+Pounding will not trigger [[passive attack]]s from monsters against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3102|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to the effects of passive attacks (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill&mdash;this is only applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.{{Fact}}
 Most monsters can only pound using polearms and lances with a skill level equivalent of Unskilled - [[Troll (monster class)|trolls]] are an exception, and can pound with a skill level equivalent of Skilled.
 ==Strategy==

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 The {{white|@}} is the wielder's location. Spaces marked with a {{darkgray|X}} are too close to be hit, spaces marked with a {{yellow|U}} can be hit even while Unskilled, spaces marked with a {{orange|S}} can only be hit when Skilled, and spaces marked with a {{red|E}} can only be hit when Expert. Only [[Knight]]s can reach Expert skill level in lance, and no roles can reach more than Skilled in polearms.
-Pounding will not trigger [[passive attack]]s from monsters against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3102|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to the effects of passive attacks (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill - this is applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.{{Fact}}
+Pounding will not trigger [[passive attack]]s from monsters against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3102|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to the effects of passive attacks (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill - this is only applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.{{Fact}}
-Most monsters can only use polearms with a skill level equivalent of Unskilled - [[Troll (monster class)|trolls]] are an exception, and can use them with a skill level equivalent of Skilled.
+Most monsters can only pound using polearms and lances with a skill level equivalent of Unskilled - [[Troll (monster class)|trolls]] are an exception, and can pound with a skill level equivalent of Skilled.
 ==Strategy==
-Pounding is an excellent strategy for hitting both melee and ranged targets; if you have adequate [[speed]] and at least Skilled level, you can attempt to kill a group of opponents at a choke point (such as a door) a knight's move away. If you plan on pounding in corridors, though, you will need either a light source or [[infravision]], as you cannot pound a monster you cannot see (even if you can detect it via other means).
+A character with fast [[speed]] or better that is pounding at Skilled level or better can take out groups of hostile monsters using a choke point (such as a door) that is a knight's move away. Characters planning to pound monsters in corridors will need either a [[light source]] or [[infravision]], since pounding cannot target unseen monsters even if they can be detected via other means.
-In addition, pounding does not trigger [[passive attacks]], meaning you can use it against dangerous creatures without depleting your projectiles or wand charges. Some players like to pound dangerous [[sea monster]]s on levels such as [[Medusa's Island]], the [[Castle]], and the [[Wizard's Tower]] in order to remain safe from their [[drowning attack]]s.
+Pounding can deal well with monsters that are deadly in melee range: aside from passive attacks, [[sea monster]]s on levels such as [[Medusa's Island]], the [[Castle]] and the [[Wizard's Tower]] are prime pounding targets to avoid their [[drowning attack]]s. Pounding can also be used for the [[hit and run]] tactic, and is much safer than melee attacks in that respect.
 ==History==

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 ==History==
-The game function is first nnamed by Shawn M. Moore, whose [https://sartak.org/nh/knight-faq-343.html#poleweapons ''Knight FAQ''] for [[NetHack 3.4.3]] gives a thorough description of the mechanic.
+The game function is first named by Shawn M. Moore, whose [https://sartak.org/nh/knight-faq-343.html#poleweapons ''Knight FAQ''] for [[NetHack 3.4.3]] gives a thorough description of the mechanic.
 The feature of pounding scuffing engravings on the square beneath the pounder is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].

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	A weapon's pounding range is determined by that weapon's skill, and when pounding a menu is brought up that offers any monsters in range, as well as an option that allows selecting a square as in ''NetHack'' if targeting a specific square or an [[invisible]] monster. The letters used in the pounding menu can be arranged in either sequential order of target, starting clockwise from N (north), or else apply the same letter to a given directional square (i.e., a is always north, b is north-northeast, etc.) regardless of if it is occupied.		A weapon's pounding range is determined by that weapon's skill, and when pounding a menu is brought up that offers any monsters in range, as well as an option that allows selecting a square as in ''NetHack'' if targeting a specific square or an [[invisible]] monster. The letters used in the pounding menu can be arranged in either sequential order of target, starting clockwise from N (north), or else apply the same letter to a given directional square (i.e., a is always north, b is north-northeast, etc.) regardless of if it is occupied.
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		+	Monsters can pound with the above weapons as well, and some monsters are capable of using certain special attacks at the same range as a polearm.

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 [[File:Pounding_Diagram.png|thumb|Players can pound colored squares, depending on their [[skill]] level.]]
-In ''[[NetHack]]'', '''pounding''' is the action of [[apply]]ing a [[lance]] or [[polearm]] on a target that is at a distance of two [[square]]s from the wielder. This game function was named by Shawn M. Moore, whose [https://sartak.org/nh/knight-faq-343.html#poleweapons ''Knight FAQ''] for [[NetHack 3.4.3]] gives a thorough description of the mechanic.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', '''pounding''' is the action of [[apply]]ing a [[lance]] or [[polearm]] on a target that is at a distance of two [[square]]s from the wielder.
 ==Description==
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 The {{white|@}} is the wielder's location. Spaces marked with a {{darkgray|X}} are too close to be hit, spaces marked with a {{yellow|U}} can be hit even while Unskilled, spaces marked with a {{orange|S}} can only be hit when Skilled, and spaces marked with a {{red|E}} can only be hit when Expert. Only [[Knight]]s can reach Expert skill level in lance, and no roles can reach more than Skilled in polearms.
-Pounding monsters will not trigger [[passive attack]]s against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|2879|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to their effects (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill - this is applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.
+Pounding monsters will not trigger [[passive attack]]s against the wielder, but does scuff engravings on their square and cause [[Elbereth]] to fade, incurring an [[alignment record]] penalty;{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3102|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} the pounding weapon will still be subject to their effects (e.g. [[erosion]], [[disenchantment]], etc.) as normal. When [[twoweapon]]ing, the range for pounding is the lesser of your pounding weapon's skill and your two-weapon combat skill - this is applicable with a lance, as all polearms are two-handed. A lance can be used for pounding without any penalty, even when the wielder is not mounted.
 Most monsters can only use polearms with a skill level equivalent of Unskilled - [[Troll (monster class)|trolls]] are an exception, and can use them with a skill level equivalent of Skilled.
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 ==History==
 The feature of pounding scuffing engravings on the square beneath the pounder is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
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 ==References==
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 [[Category:Strategy]]
 [[Category:Weapons]]