Race - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

2025-12-06T08:24:48Z

tweaks

Furey: /* dNetHack */ dHetHack -> dNetHack. Fixes a redlink.

2024-06-16T20:54:18Z

‎dNetHack: dHetHack -> dNetHack. Fixes a redlink.

Joes: /* SlashTHEM */ see main

2024-03-24T10:07:09Z

‎SlashTHEM: see main

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2024-03-10T16:45:27Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: typo

2024-01-20T19:09:54Z

typo

Umbire the Phantom: style guide on variant templates + misc. fixes

2024-01-20T19:09:46Z

style guide on variant templates + misc. fixes

Ion frigate: De-SLEX: I'm sure there are more, but this is at least true

2022-10-18T07:28:18Z

De-SLEX: I'm sure there are more, but this is at least true

Ardub23: Consolidated variant info to new 'Variants' section, per NHW:Style guide § Variants

2019-07-23T03:34:27Z

Consolidated variant info to new 'Variants' section, per NHW:Style guide § Variants

Qazmlpok: /* SLASH'EM */ Link directly to SLASH'EM Vampire. Also Drow

2018-11-25T01:23:00Z

‎SLASH'EM: Link directly to SLASH'EM Vampire. Also Drow

Tomsod: /* Racial intrinsics */ gnomes have multishot too

2018-11-24T15:13:39Z

‎Racial intrinsics: gnomes have multishot too

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 {{Languages}}
-In ''[[NetHack]]'', your character's starting '''race''' can be one of: [[human (starting race)|human]], [[dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]], [[elf (starting race)|elf]], [[gnome (starting race)|gnome]] or [[orc (starting race)|orc]]. All [[role]]s can choose to be human, whereas the other races are restricted to only some of the roles. Your race affects your starting and [[#Maximum_attributes|maximum attributes]], the [[Peaceful#Which monsters are generated peaceful?|belligerency of monsters]], and the safety of [[Religion|sacrificing]] particular races. Your starting race will also affect what constitutes [[cannibalism]], as well as what creatures can be safely [[genocide]]d.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', your character's starting '''race''' can be one of: [[Human (starting race)|human]], [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]], [[Elf (starting race)|elf]], [[Gnome (starting race)|gnome]] or [[Orc (starting race)|orc]]. All [[role]]s can choose to be human, whereas the other races are restricted to only some of the roles. Your race affects your starting and [[#Maximum attributes|maximum attributes]], the [[Peaceful#Which monsters are generated peaceful?|belligerency of monsters]], and the safety of [[Religion|sacrificing]] particular races. Your starting race will also affect what constitutes [[cannibalism]], as well as what creatures can be safely targeted for [[genocide]].
 Polymorphing into an elven, dwarvish, etc. monster will not affect the above. However, your god will never gift you an [[artifact]] that attacks your current form.
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 '''Cons'''
 *Low Intelligence and Wisdom. This makes spellcasting all but impossible; thankfully it is not important for any of the dwarvish roles.
-*Cannot blessed-genocide {{white|h}} to kill off [[mind flayers]] and [[master mind flayers]]. Instead, two uncursed scrolls are required.
+*Cannot blessed-genocide {{white|h}} to kill off [[mind flayer]]s and [[master mind flayer]]s. Instead, two uncursed scrolls are required.
 *Gaining experience in the Mines can be difficult because so many monsters will be peaceful.

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 ===dNetHack===
-[[dHetHack]] adds the following new races:
+[[dNetHack]] adds the following new races:
 *[[Clockwork Automaton (starting race)|Clockwork automaton]] &ndash; unliving constructs that may upgrades themselves.

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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In addition to including all of the races in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM adds several new races, including [[Ogre (player race)|playable ogres]] and [[Giant (starting race)|giants]].
+{{main|SlashTHEM races}}
 {{nethack-360}}
-[[Category:Races| ]]
+[[Category:Races]]

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 || [[Elf (starting race)|Elf]]   || 18    || 18 || 16 || 20 || 20 || 18
 |-
-|| [[Dwarf]] || 18/** || 20 || 20 || 16 || 16 || 16
+|| [[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarf]] || 18/** || 20 || 20 || 16 || 16 || 16
 |-
 || [[Gnome (starting race)|Gnome]] || 18/50 || 18 || 18 || 19 || 18 || 18

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 Humans can be any [[alignment]] (subject to your chosen role allowing that alignment), but for the others, your race indirectly determines your alignment: dwarves are always lawful, gnomes are always neutral, and elves and orcs are always chaotic.
-In general, [[Dwarf (starting racE)|dwarves]] are strong, [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]] are smart, [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]] are poison resistant, and [[Human (starting race)|humans]] are good all-rounders.
+In general, [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]] are strong, [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]] are smart, [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]] are poison resistant, and [[Human (starting race)|humans]] are good all-rounders.
 ==Racial intrinsics==

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 {{Languages}}
-Your starting '''race''' can be one of: [[human (starting race)|human]], [[dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]], [[elf (starting race)|elf]], [[gnome (starting race)|gnome]] or [[orc (starting race)|orc]]. All [[role]]s can choose to be human, whereas the other races are restricted to only some of the roles. Your race affects your starting and [[#Maximum_attributes|maximum attributes]], the [[Peaceful#Which monsters are generated peaceful?|belligerency of monsters]], and the safety of [[Religion|sacrificing]] particular races. Your starting race will also affect what constitutes [[cannibalism]], as well as what creatures can be safely [[genocide]]d.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', your character's starting '''race''' can be one of: [[human (starting race)|human]], [[dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]], [[elf (starting race)|elf]], [[gnome (starting race)|gnome]] or [[orc (starting race)|orc]]. All [[role]]s can choose to be human, whereas the other races are restricted to only some of the roles. Your race affects your starting and [[#Maximum_attributes|maximum attributes]], the [[Peaceful#Which monsters are generated peaceful?|belligerency of monsters]], and the safety of [[Religion|sacrificing]] particular races. Your starting race will also affect what constitutes [[cannibalism]], as well as what creatures can be safely [[genocide]]d.
 Polymorphing into an elven, dwarvish, etc. monster will not affect the above. However, your god will never gift you an [[artifact]] that attacks your current form.
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 Humans can be any [[alignment]] (subject to your chosen role allowing that alignment), but for the others, your race indirectly determines your alignment: dwarves are always lawful, gnomes are always neutral, and elves and orcs are always chaotic.
-In general, [[Dwarf|dwarves]] are strong, [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]] are smart, [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]] are poison resistant, and [[Human (starting race)|humans]] are good all-rounders.
+In general, [[Dwarf (starting racE)|dwarves]] are strong, [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]] are smart, [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]] are poison resistant, and [[Human (starting race)|humans]] are good all-rounders.
 ==Racial intrinsics==
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 ==Description==
 The [[guidebook]] offers the following advice about the starting races:
-{{guidebook|Dwarves are smaller than humans or elves, but are stocky and solid individuals.  Dwarves' most notable trait  is  their  great expertise  in mining and metalwork.  Dwarvish armor is said to be second in quality not even to the mithril armor of the Elves.}}
+{{guidebook|Dwarves are smaller than humans or elves, but are stocky and solid individuals. Dwarves' most notable trait is their great expertise in mining and metalwork. Dwarvish armor is said to be second in quality not even to the mithril armor of the Elves.}}
-{{guidebook|Elves are agile, quick, and perceptive; very little of what goes  on  will escape an Elf.  The quality of Elven craftsmanship often gives them an advantage in arms and armor.}}
+{{guidebook|Elves are agile, quick, and perceptive; very little of what goes on will escape an Elf. The quality of Elven craftsmanship often gives them an advantage in arms and armor.}}
-{{guidebook|Gnomes are smaller than but generally similar to dwarves.  Gnomes  are known to be expert miners, and it is known that a secret underground mine complex built by this  race  exists  within the Mazes of Menace, filled with both riches and danger.}}
+{{guidebook|Gnomes are smaller than but generally similar to dwarves. Gnomes are known to be expert miners, and it is known that a secret underground mine complex built by this race exists within the Mazes of Menace, filled with both riches and danger.}}
 {{guidebook|Humans are by far the most common race of the surface world, and are thus the norm by which other races  are  often  compared.  Although  they have no special abilities, they can succeed in any role.}}
-{{guidebook|Orcs are a cruel and barbaric race that  hate  every  living thing  (including other orcs).  Above all others, Orcs hate Elves with a passion unequalled, and will go out of their way  to  kill one  at  any opportunity.  The armor and weapons fashioned by the Orcs are typically of inferior quality.}}
+{{guidebook|Orcs are a cruel and barbaric race that hate every living thing (including other orcs). Above all others, Orcs hate Elves with a passion unequalled, and will go out of their way to kill one at any opportunity. The armor and weapons fashioned by the Orcs are typically of inferior quality.}}
 == Variants ==
 === SLASH'EM ===
 [[SLASH'EM]] has new races, as well as changes to allowed alignments and statistics of original races. New races are:
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 * [[Vampire_(starting_race_in_SLASH'EM)|Vampire]] &ndash; [[regeneration]], very high stats, level-drain resistance, moves by flying, but can only eat fresh blood
-=== SlashTHEM ===
+===dNetHack===
-In addition to including all of the races in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM adds several new races, including [[Ogre (player race)|playable ogres]] and [[Giant (starting race)|giants]].
+[[dHetHack]] adds the following new races:
 *[[Clockwork Automaton (starting race)|Clockwork automaton]] &ndash; unliving constructs that may upgrades themselves.
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 *[[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|Vampire]] &ndash; powerful undead that start with flying and regeneration, but must feed on blood to sate their increased hunger.
+===SlashTHEM===
-{{stub}}
+In addition to including all of the races in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM adds several new races, including [[Ogre (player race)|playable ogres]] and [[Giant (starting race)|giants]].
 {{nethack-360}}
 [[Category:Races| ]]

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 In general, [[Dwarf|dwarves]] are strong, [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomes]] are smart, [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]] are poison resistant, and [[Human (starting race)|humans]] are good all-rounders.
 ==Racial intrinsics==
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 *Low Intelligence and Wisdom makes spellcasting very difficult. A [[helm of brilliance]] will be essential if you wish to cast spells reliably.
 *Can only be chaotic, making the mines difficult.
 ==Description==
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 {{guidebook|Orcs are a cruel and barbaric race that  hate  every  living thing  (including other orcs).  Above all others, Orcs hate Elves with a passion unequalled, and will go out of their way  to  kill one  at  any opportunity.  The armor and weapons fashioned by the Orcs are typically of inferior quality.}}
-== SLASH'EM ==
+== Variants ==
 [[SLASH'EM]] has new races, as well as changes to allowed alignments and statistics of original races. New races are:
-* [[Drow_(starting_race)|Drow]] - Can put monsters to sleep with bare handed attack
+* [[Drow_(starting_race)|Drow]] &ndash; Can put monsters to sleep with bare handed attack
-* [[Doppelganger (starting race)|Doppelganger]] - Has natural [[protection]], very high stats, and the #youpoly ability
+* [[Doppelganger (starting race)|Doppelganger]] &ndash; Has natural [[protection]], very high stats, and the #youpoly ability
-* [[Hobbit (starting race)|Hobbit]] - [[fast]]
+* [[Hobbit (starting race)|Hobbit]] &ndash; [[fast]]
-* [[Lycanthrope (starting race)|Lycanthrope]] - [[regeneration]] and [[lycanthropy]]
+* [[Lycanthrope (starting race)|Lycanthrope]] &ndash; [[regeneration]] and [[lycanthropy]]
-* [[Vampire_(starting_race_in_SLASH'EM)|Vampire]] - [[regeneration]], very high stats, level-drain resistance, moves by flying, but can only eat fresh blood
+* [[Vampire_(starting_race_in_SLASH'EM)|Vampire]] &ndash; [[regeneration]], very high stats, level-drain resistance, moves by flying, but can only eat fresh blood
-== Slash'EM Extended ==
+=== Slash'EM Extended ===
 [[Slash'EM Extended]] has all of SLASH'EM's races, as well as added ones not present in other variants. In this variant, every race has maximum stats of 25 for every stat, and every combination of role, race, alignment and gender is possible. [[Race/Slash'EM Extended|Here]] is the list of all the added races.
-== dnethack ==
+=== dnethack ===
 [[dnethack]] adds the following new races:
-*[[Clockwork_Automaton_(starting_race)|Clockwork automatons]] - unliving constructs that may upgrades themselves.
+*[[Clockwork Automaton (starting race)|Clockwork automaton]] &ndash; unliving constructs that may upgrades themselves.
-*[[Drow_(starting_race)#dNethack|Drow]] - Dark Elves, with special racial equipment and powers.
+*[[Drow (starting race)#dNethack|Drow]] &ndash; Dark Elves, with special racial equipment and powers.
-*[[Half-Dragon_(starting_race)|Half-dragons]] - powerful, but slow human hybrids with a (randomized) breath weapon.
+*[[Half-Dragon (starting race)|Half-dragon]] &ndash; powerful, but slow human hybrids with a randomized breath weapon.
-*[[Incantifier_(starting_race)|Incantifiers]] - expert spellcasters that eat only magic.
+*[[Incantifier (starting race)|Incantifier]] &ndash; expert spellcasters that eat only magic.
-*[[Vampire_(starting_race_in_dNetHack)|Vampires]] - powerful undead that start with flying and regeneration, but must feed on blood to sate their increased hunger.
+*[[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|Vampire]] &ndash; powerful undead that start with flying and regeneration, but must feed on blood to sate their increased hunger.

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 |Elves|| [[sleep resistance]] at level 4 || [[Multishot]] bonus for elven arrows from [[elven bow]]s
 |-
-|Gnomes ||none || Can use uncursed [[touchstone]]s as blessed
+|Gnomes ||none || Can use uncursed [[touchstone]]s as blessed.  [[Multishot]] bonus for [[crossbow bolt]]s
 |-
 |Humans || none || No infravision