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 ==Description==
-When successfully [[cast]], the [[hero]] regains lost [[attribute]]s, with the extent dependent on the hero's [[skill]] in healing spells:{{refsrc|src/potion.c|597|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+{{main|Restore ability}}
 * Casting the spell at Basic or lower will restore a single lowered attribute to its peak.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|608|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="attrestore"}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|617|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="basic"}}

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 ==History==
-The spellbook and its spell are introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]]&mdash;from this version to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the spellbook is known as the '''spellbook of restore strength''' (with the spell being the '''spell of restore strength'''). [[NetHack 3.0.0]] introduces the other five attributes and gives the spellbook and spell their current names.
+The spellbook of restore ability and its spell are introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]]&mdash;from this version to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the spellbook is known as the '''spellbook of restore strength''' (with the spell being the '''spell of restore strength'''). [[NetHack 3.0.0]] introduces the other five attributes and gives the spellbook and spell their current names.
 ==Messages==

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 Unlike the [[potion of restore ability]], casting the spell will not restore lost [[experience level]]s.
-Attribute restoration from the spell of restore ability ignores any active source of [[sustain ability]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|603|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fixedhorn"}} [[Strength]] lost due to being weak from [[hunger]] is not counted for purposes of restoring lost attributes, nor are any attributes "lost" as a result of being re-rolled from the hero [[polymorph]]ing into a monster of their own race.
+Attribute restoration from the spell of restore ability ignores any active source of [[sustain ability]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|603|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="sustaincom"}} [[Strength]] lost due to being weak from [[hunger]] is not counted for purposes of restoring lost attributes, nor are any attributes "lost" as a result of being re-rolled from the hero [[polymorph]]ing into a monster of their own race.
 ==Strategy==
 While the spell of restore ability has valuable effects, by the time the vast majority of heroes even discover the spellbook&ndash;let alone become capable of casting it&ndash;they are likely to have found and blessed at least one [[unicorn horn]], which can restore ability scores and also cure many other status conditions. Potions of restore ability can restore lost levels as well as attributes, and blessed potions are more reliable than both a blessed unicorn horn and the spell, the latter of which is dependent on the hero's casting skill and any penalties (or bonuses) from [[worn]] [[armor]]&mdash;this often makes the spell an inferior option, even for dedicated spellcasters.
-Even so, the spell is not without its use cases: one of its primary advantages over the potion and unicorn horn is that using the spell can circumvent most dangers arising from item theft or destruction, as well as from the horn or potion becoming un-blessed or even cursed due to the [[curse items]] [[monster spell]]&mdash;a caster planning to utilize the spell does still have to be wary of their hands being welded to their [[weapon]]s and/or [[shield]] by the monster spell.
+Even so, the spell is not without its use cases: one of its primary advantages over the potion and unicorn horn is that using the spell can circumvent most dangers arising from item theft or destruction, as well as from the horn or potion becoming un-blessed or even cursed due to the [[curse items]] [[monster spell]]&mdash;a caster planning to utilize the spell does still have to be wary of their hands being welded to their [[weapon]]s and/or [[shield]] by the monster spell. The spell can also restore attributes even while wearing a source of [[sustain ability]], which the unicorn horn cannot.<ref name="sustaincom"/>{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1995|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Monks in particular that can preserve their [[robe]] will have an easier time casting the spell should they choose to, especially when combined with the special spell bonus they receive; some [[Healer]]s, [[Priest]]s and [[Wizard]]s can also put the spell to solid use with enough skill in healing spells, and a robe or [[helm of brilliance]] can make spellcasting in general much more consistent. The spell can also prove useful in the event that a player has a hard time finding [[unicorn]]s to safely obtain a horn from.

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 Unlike the [[potion of restore ability]], casting the spell will not restore lost [[experience level]]s.
-Attribute restoration from the spell of restore ability ignores any active source of [[sustain ability]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1995|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fixedhorn"|comment=per comment, unicorn horn code distinguishes applying the tool from quaffing the potion using <tt>fixedabil</tt>}} [[Strength]] lost due to being weak from [[hunger]] is not counted for purposes of restoring lost attributes, nor are any attributes "lost" as a result of being re-rolled from the hero [[polymorph]]ing into a monster of their own race.
+Attribute restoration from the spell of restore ability ignores any active source of [[sustain ability]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|603|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="fixedhorn"}} [[Strength]] lost due to being weak from [[hunger]] is not counted for purposes of restoring lost attributes, nor are any attributes "lost" as a result of being re-rolled from the hero [[polymorph]]ing into a monster of their own race.
 ==Strategy==

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-{{spellbook|name=restore ability|level=4|type=healing|turns=15|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of restore ability]]|abundance=2.54%|role=monk}}
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-In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of restore ability''' allows you to learn the '''spell of restore ability'''. It is considered an [[emergency spell]], and is the [[special spell]] for [[Monk]]s.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of restore ability''' can be read to learn the '''spell of restore ability'''. It is a level 4 [[healing spell]], and the [[spellbook]] takes 17 actions (roughly 15 turns) to read. It is considered an [[emergency spell]], and is the [[special spell]] for [[Monk]]s.
 ==Generation==
-Monks receive this spellbook as their [[crowning]] gift in lieu of an artifact.
+Spellbooks of restore ability make up {{frac|40}} (2.5%) of all randomly-generated spellbooks. General [[store]]s, second-hand bookstores and rare books stores can stock spellbooks of restore ability.
-==Effect==
+The spellbook of restore ability is the Monk's default [[crowning]] gift, unless they are carrying the spellbook or wielding an artifact when they are crowned.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|788|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Casting this spell has the same effect as a [[potion of restore ability]], except that it does not restore lost levels. At less than skilled in healing spells, it restores one random lost attribute of [[strength]], [[dexterity]], [[constitution]], [[intelligence]], [[wisdom]], or [[charisma]] to its previous maximum amount, like an uncursed potion. At skilled or expert, it restores all six attributes like a blessed potion.
 ==Strategy==
-Valuable as the spell's effects are, by the time the vast majority of characters even discover the spellbook - let alone become capable of casting it - they are likely to have ready access to [[unicorn horn]]s, which do a number of useful things in addition to restoring diminished ability scores. Monks receive the special spell bonus when casting this spell, and ''might'' just be in a position to require it before the first unicorn appears and is dispatched.
+While the spell of restore ability has valuable effects, by the time the vast majority of heroes even discover the spellbook&ndash;let alone become capable of casting it&ndash;they are likely to have found and blessed at least one [[unicorn horn]], which can restore ability scores and also cure many other status conditions. Potions of restore ability can restore lost levels as well as attributes, and blessed potions are more reliable than both a blessed unicorn horn and the spell, the latter of which is dependent on the hero's casting skill and any penalties (or bonuses) from [[worn]] [[armor]]&mdash;this often makes the spell an inferior option, even for dedicated spellcasters.
-In [[SporkHack]], [[UnNetHack]] and [[xNetHack]] this spell is considerably more valuable since the unicorn horn no longer restores lost attributes. Once this spell is learned, you are safe to abuse your stats (e.g. by remaining satiated, consorting with foocubi), since any attributes lost can be easily restored. You will also accumulate potions of restore ability, which can now be used for dilution. Similarly, in [[Fourk]], unicorn horns lose one point of [[enchantment]], making horns a somewhat limited resource.
+Monks in particular that can preserve their [[robe]] will have an easier time casting the spell should they choose to, especially when combined with the special spell bonus they receive; some [[Healer]]s, [[Priest]]s and [[Wizard]]s can also put the spell to solid use with enough skill in healing spells, and a robe or [[helm of brilliance]] can make spellcasting in general much more consistent. The spell can also prove useful in the event that a player has a hard time finding [[unicorn]]s to safely obtain a horn from.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Unicorn horns can no longer restore reduced attributes in vanilla NetHack, so the value of this spell has increased as described above.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|43d331c4ebe7bcd30a7cab7d4228957e283584c2}}, unicorn horns no longer restore lost attributes, making the spell somewhat more usable for this purpose.}}
 ==History==
-The spellbook was called the '''spellbook of restore strength''' at its introduction, along with spells themselves, in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. It was renamed to '''spellbook of restore ability''' in [[NetHack 3.0.0]], which also introduced the modern six-attribute system.
+The spellbook and its spell are introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]]&mdash;from this version to [[NetHack 2.3e]], it is known as the '''spellbook of restore strength'''. [[NetHack 3.0.0]] introduces the other five attributes and renames the spellbook to the spellbook of restore ability.
 [[Category:Spellbooks|Restore ability]]

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 Valuable as the spell's effects are, by the time the vast majority of characters even discover the spellbook - let alone become capable of casting it - they are likely to have ready access to [[unicorn horn]]s, which do a number of useful things in addition to restoring diminished ability scores. Monks receive the special spell bonus when casting this spell, and ''might'' just be in a position to require it before the first unicorn appears and is dispatched.
-In [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]], this spell is considerably more valuable since the unicorn horn no longer restores lost attributes. Once this spell is learned, you are safe to abuse your stats (e.g. by remaining satiated, consorting with foocubi), since any attributes lost can be easily restored. You will also accumulate potions of restore ability, which can now be used for dilution.
+In [[SporkHack]], [[UnNetHack]] and [[xNetHack]] this spell is considerably more valuable since the unicorn horn no longer restores lost attributes. Once this spell is learned, you are safe to abuse your stats (e.g. by remaining satiated, consorting with foocubi), since any attributes lost can be easily restored. You will also accumulate potions of restore ability, which can now be used for dilution.
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7|Unicorn horns can no longer restore reduced attributes in vanilla NetHack, so the value of this spell has increased as described above.}}