Ranger (player monster) - Revision history

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 Rangers are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Ranger hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-Ranger [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Ranger [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Ranger hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Ranger [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Ranger [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Ranger hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
 ===Inventory===
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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Player monster#Messages}}
 ==References==

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Rangers are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Ranger hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Rangers are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Ranger hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 Ranger [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Ranger [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Ranger hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Rangers are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Ranger hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{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}}
+Rangers are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Ranger hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 Ranger [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Ranger [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Ranger hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
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 * a pair of [[gauntlets of power]] if their weapon is a [[war hammer]], and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[boots]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of low boots to levitation boots, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 ==Strategy==

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   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|A ranger|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
-  |reference={{sourcecode|src/monst.c|2781|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2788 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2788]
 }}

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   |align=-3
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=No (unless player is a ranger)
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Ranger
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d4
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d4 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A ranger|=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A ranger|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
   |reference={{sourcecode|src/monst.c|2781|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
 }}
-A '''ranger''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[ranger]] [[role]].
+A '''ranger''', {{monsym|ranger}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The ranger is a [[chaotic]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Ranger]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]].
-== Generation ==
+A ranger has a single weapon attack.
-{{main|Player monster#Generation}}
+==Generation==
-Like other player monsters, rangers are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen. No rangers are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appears among the hostile player monsters generated there.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref>
+Ranger [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Ranger [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Ranger hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
-Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a ranger while [[confused]] will summon a number of ranger monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment. Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead ranger left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster. Ranger corpses will also be found in the [[Valley of the Dead]],{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|89|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and a statue of a ranger may appear on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1896|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment= the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}
+===Inventory===
-Most rangers encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume the form of a ranger.
+Rangers always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be an [[elven dagger]] ({{frac|2}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|4}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|4}} chance):{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|224|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
-=== Equipment ===
+Rangers generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
-{{main|Player monster#Equipment}}
+* a random color of [[dragon scale mail]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}
-A ranger on the Astral Plane will carry either an [[elven dagger]] (50%), a [[long sword]] (25%) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon (25%). The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between +4 and +8, and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each. There is a 50% chance that the weapon will be made into an [[artifact]] of the same type, if possible.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+==Strategy==
-Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, rangers will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, as well as a randomly generated [[ascension kit]] containing [[dragon scale mail]] and various other pieces of [[armor]] (along with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and other items).
+==History==
-== References ==
+==Messages==
 <references/>
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Player monsters]]

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   |attributes={{attributes|A ranger|=
 |humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
-  |reference={{sourcecode|monst.c|2992}}
+  |reference={{sourcecode|src/monst.c|2781|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
 }}
 A '''ranger''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[ranger]] [[role]].
 Like other player monsters, rangers are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen.
-No rangers are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appears among the hostile player monsters generated there<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers}}</ref>.
+No rangers are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appears among the hostile player monsters generated there<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref>.
-Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a ranger while [[confused]] will summon a number of ranger monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment.  Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead ranger left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster.  Ranger corpses will also be found in the [[Valley of the Dead]]{{refsrc|gehennom.des|61}}, and a statue of a ranger may appear on [[Medusa's Island]]{{refsrc|sp_lev.c|1004|comment= the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}.
+Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a ranger while [[confused]] will summon a number of ranger monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment.  Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead ranger left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster.  Ranger corpses will also be found in the [[Valley of the Dead]]{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|89|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, and a statue of a ranger may appear on [[Medusa's Island]]{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1896|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment= the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}.
 Most rangers encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume the form of a ranger.
-== Equipment<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer}}</ref><ref>[http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~pgp/nh/moninvent-343.txt Monsters' Equipment Spoiler] by Boudewijn Waijers, Topi Linkala and Philip Potter</ref> ==
+== Equipment<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref><ref>[http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~pgp/nh/moninvent-343.txt Monsters' Equipment Spoiler] by Boudewijn Waijers, Topi Linkala and Philip Potter</ref> ==
 A ranger on the Astral Plane will carry either an [[elven dagger]] (50%), a [[long sword]] (25%) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon (25%).  The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between  +4 and +8, and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each.  There is a 50% chance that the weapon will be made into an [[artifact]] of the same type, if possible.
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