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Umbire the Phantom: mcsl, potholes

2025-01-16T17:51:06Z

mcsl, potholes

Umbire the Phantom: chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + etc.

2023-10-29T08:13:12Z

chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + etc.

Darth l33t: /* Strategy */ generalize aggravate

2023-04-02T11:44:07Z

‎Strategy: generalize aggravate

Kahran042: Adding a bit of history.

2023-01-01T05:44:26Z

Adding a bit of history.

Darth l33t: /* Strategy */ upcoming

2022-11-02T22:11:40Z

‎Strategy: upcoming

Derekt75: /* The Thieves' Guild Hall */ forgot to remove leprechaun starting position on last change.

2022-09-27T21:29:06Z

‎The Thieves' Guild Hall: forgot to remove leprechaun starting position on last change.

Derekt75: /* The Thieves' Guild Hall */ V3.6 also changed nymph and leprechaun generation

2022-09-27T21:27:12Z

‎The Thieves' Guild Hall: V3.6 also changed nymph and leprechaun generation

Derekt75: /* The Thieves' Guild Hall */ V3.6 changed the chameleon generation slightly.

2022-09-27T21:14:35Z

‎The Thieves' Guild Hall: V3.6 changed the chameleon generation slightly.

Darth l33t: Strategy section

2022-08-30T16:26:06Z

Strategy section

Cathartes: re-target aggravate

2021-08-24T16:42:17Z

re-target aggravate

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 ==Levels==
 Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
 *96/175	(55%)	[[leprechaun]]
-*24/175	(14%)	random [[nymph|n]]
+*24/175	(14%)	random {{mcsl|n}}
 *24/175	(14%)	[[guardian naga]]
-*6/175	(3%)	random [[naga|N]]
+*6/175	(3%)	random {{mcsl|N}}
 *1/7	(14%)	normal random monster
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 * The home level is time-consuming to navigate, and the longer you spend on it, the greater the chance that one of the chameleons will turn into a master- or arch-[[lich]], warp to you, and cast a spell that ruins your day. You might also approach an innocuous monster in melee, only for it to turn into a [[minotaur]] or [[mind flayer]] or something equally deadly, with no way to teleport yourself away.
-* About {{frac|7}} of generated monsters will be [[nymph]]s, with the corresponding hazards of losing your weapon and armor and having your wands used against you. [[Guardian naga]]s are also quite common and can inflict paralysis.
+* About {{frac|7}} of generated monsters will be [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]], with the corresponding hazards of losing your weapon and armor and having your wands used against you. [[Guardian naga]]s are also quite common and can inflict paralysis.
 * The goal level is split into multiple sections by non-diggable walls, with no walkable path between the stairs and Nemesis. Because the goal is a [[non-teleport level]], gaining access to the Master Assassin is non-trivial.

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 * Use the psychic blast of a tame [[mind flayer]] (or polyself form) to damage the Master Assassin.
 * [[Dig]] down from the previous level and hopefully land in the region where the quest nemesis is and wake him. After waking him, leave the level by [[quaff]]ing a cursed [[potion of gain level]], reading a cursed [[scroll of teleportation]] or reading the uncursed scroll while [[confusion|confused]]. You can then meet the Master Assassin at the stairs by descending them normally, and he will warp to you.
-** Be prepared to do this multiple times if you land in one of the other two sections without the Nemesis. Note that [[levelport]]ing without teleport control has a chance to fail, and teleport control isn't guaranteed to work while confused.
+** Be prepared to do this multiple times if you land in one of the other two sections without the Nemesis. Note that [[levelport]]ing without teleport control has a chance of failing, and teleport control is not guaranteed to work while confused.
 * Apply a [[drum of earthquake]], which may wake up the Master Assassin.
-== History ==
+==History==
 The sharks in the $-shaped pool were not present until [[NetHack 3.3.0]].
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+{{nethack-367}}

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 On the goal level, there are a number of ways of reaching the Master Assassin, in roughly decreasing order of practicality:
-* Quaff a cursed [[potion of invisibility]] while standing on the stairs to awaken the Master Assassin, who will then teleport to you.
+* [[Aggravate]] while standing on the stairs to alert the Master Assassin, who will then warp to you. Some ways to aggravate are:
 * [[Polymorph]] yourself into a [[xorn]] to [[phase]] through the walls; be sure to remove your cloak and body armor first to avoid destroying them.
-* Use the psychic blast of a tame [[mind flayer]] (or polyself form) to alert the Master Assassin of your presence.
+* Use the psychic blast of a tame [[mind flayer]] (or polyself form) to damage the Master Assassin.
 * [[Dig]] down from the previous level and hopefully land in the region where the quest nemesis is and wake him. After waking him, leave the level by [[quaff]]ing a cursed [[potion of gain level]], reading a cursed [[scroll of teleportation]] or reading the uncursed scroll while [[confusion|confused]]. You can then meet the Master Assassin at the stairs by descending them normally, and he will warp to you.
 ** Be prepared to do this multiple times if you land in one of the other two sections without the Nemesis. Note that [[levelport]]ing without teleport control has a chance to fail, and teleport control isn't guaranteed to work while confused.

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 ** Be prepared to do this multiple times if you land in one of the other two sections without the Nemesis. Note that [[levelport]]ing without teleport control has a chance to fail, and teleport control isn't guaranteed to work while confused.
 * Apply a [[drum of earthquake]], which may wake up the Master Assassin.
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 * The goal level is split into multiple sections by non-diggable walls, with no walkable path between the stairs and Nemesis. Because the goal is a [[non-teleport level]], gaining access to the Master Assassin is non-trivial.
-Acquire [[magic resistance]] if possible before entering the home level, and be ready to engrave Elbereth if  a dangerous monster appears. If you have a [[ring of protection from shape changers]], keep it on until you have hunted down all the chameleons on the level.
+Acquire [[magic resistance]] if possible before entering the home level, and be ready to engrave Elbereth if  a dangerous monster appears. If you have a [[ring of protection from shape changers]], keep it on until you have hunted down all the chameleons on the level. The locate and goal levels also have several chameleons, although you generally don't have to spend much time on either of them.
 If possible, close and lock the guild hall doors behind you to prevent the thugs from spilling out into the streets. Having multiple peaceful monsters makes the narrow corridors even more annoying to navigate.
-Use your daggers or darts to eliminate nymphs and leprechauns from a distance, and try to avoid getting surrounded on the locate level. If you have [[polymorph control]], polymorphing into a nymph or succubus will protect you from their theft attacks. [[Magic cancellation|MC3]] or a [[ring of free action]] will protect you from the nagas, if you can't prevent them from closing to melee range.
+Use your daggers or darts to eliminate nymphs and leprechauns from a distance, and try to avoid getting surrounded on the locate level. If you have [[polymorph control]], polymorphing into a nymph or succubus will protect you from their theft attacks. [[Magic cancellation|MC3]] or a [[ring of free action]] will protect you from the nagas, if you can't prevent them from closing to melee range.{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|An [[oilskin cloak]] (or [[grease]] on your cloak) is also recommended, since the guardian nagas' grab attack is now functional.}}
 On the goal level, there are a number of ways of reaching the Master Assassin, in roughly decreasing order of practicality:

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-The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The [[Master of Thieves]] is at the point marked 'x', where there is also a [[chest]]; two [[thug]]s are in the room with him, and three and four more in the two rooms immediately connecting to his. Three of the four marked downstairs are actually [[mimic]]s; each of the four also has a water nymph and leprechaun next to it, and there are five more water nymphs and four more leprechauns distributed fairly evenly about the streets; there are also eight [[chameleon]]s on the level, and sixteen random [[trap]]s.
+The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The [[Master of Thieves]] is at the point marked 'x', where there is also a [[chest]]; two [[thug]]s are in the room with him, and three and four more in the two rooms immediately connecting to his. Three of the four marked downstairs are actually [[mimic]]s; each of the four also has a water nymph and leprechaun next to it, and there are five more water nymphs and four more leprechauns distributed fairly evenly about the streets; there are also eight to 10 [[chameleon]]s on the level, and sixteen random [[trap]]s.
 The entire level is [[no-teleport]] and has [[undiggable]] walls and floor.

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-The stairway into the level is randomly placed in one of the rooms on the left side of the level. The [[Master Assassin]], with the [[Bell of Opening]] and the [[Master Key of Thievery]], is at the point marked {{msl|Master Assassin}}. The $-shaped pool is stocked with four [[shark]]s in 3.3.0 and later. There is a [[tin]] of chameleon meat at the marked spot {{cyan|%}} in a left-central room. Randomly placed around the level are eighteen leprechauns, eight guardian nagas, five chameleons, and three random N; thirteen random objects; and eleven random traps, in addition to the one marked spiked pit.
+The stairway into the level is randomly placed in one of the rooms on the left side of the level. The [[Master Assassin]], with the [[Bell of Opening]] and the [[Master Key of Thievery]], is at the point marked {{msl|Master Assassin}}. The $-shaped pool is stocked with four [[shark]]s. There is a [[tin]] of chameleon meat at the marked spot {{cyan|%}} in a left-central room. Randomly placed around the level are eighteen leprechauns, eight guardian nagas, five chameleons, and three random N; thirteen random objects; and eleven random traps, in addition to the one marked spiked pit.
-The entire level is no-teleport and has undiggable walls. Note that this level has four separate, unconnected sections.  The stairs down to the level are in the leftmost section, whose boundary is marked in red.  This area is cut off from the Master Assassin; you can only reach the quest nemesis and successfully complete this quest by either [[phasing]] through these walls, [[hole|falling]] from the level above and hoping that you'll randomly fall into the correct section, or by waking the Master Assassin remotely and letting him [[covetous|warp]] to you.  The other two sections are the $-shaped pool and the rightmost section.  If you fall, make sure you have a means of return in case it's necessary to try repeatedly!  You have about a one in four chance falling into the correct section, and even if you are successful in entering it, you will need a way to [[level teleport]] or [[phasing|phase]] out of that section.
+The entire level is no-teleport and has undiggable walls. As a consequence, the level is effectively divided into four sections, the borders of which are marked in red above.
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   trinket you've got there up to the Astral plane.  From there, Kos will
   show you what to do with it.  Once that's done, we will be invincible!"
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 Warning: Read and choose carefully before committing to phasing. Xorns and other phasing monsters cannot wear armor and anything worn before transforming may be destroyed.
-Alternatively, there are means of bringing the quest nemesis to you. One of the easiest ways to do this is to [[Aggravate_monster|aggravate monsters]] which can be accomplished by quaffing a cursed [[potion of invisibility]], having a [[shrieker]] shriek, or having a [[lich]] or other monster cast the aggravate monster spell at you.
+Alternatively, there are means of bringing the quest nemesis to you. One of the easiest ways to do this is to [[aggravate]] monsters which can be accomplished by quaffing a cursed [[potion of invisibility]], having a [[shrieker]] shriek, or having a [[lich]] or other monster cast the aggravate spell at you.
 Otherwise, a [[musical instrument]] may be able to wake him up if the sound carries far enough. Standing on the rightmost tile of the stairs-containing area, a [[drum of earthquake]] can readily awaken the Master Assassin, whereas other [[Musical_instrument|musical instruments]] are capable of doing so only if your character is of a sufficiently high [[experience level]]: [[Leather_drum|leather drums]] can do the job at XL 13, [[Tooled_horn|tooled horns]] are loud enough at XL 17, and finally, the lowly [[tin whistle]] can meet the task at a stunning XL 25. (Note that [[Magic_whistle|magic whistles]] do not awaken monsters at all, except if cursed{{refsrc|apply.c|328}}.)