Strength - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

2026-07-20T13:36:27Z

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2026-07-20T05:18:00Z

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Darth l33t: /* Uses of strength */ 5.0.0 update

2026-07-07T20:22:16Z

‎Uses of strength: 5.0.0 update

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2025-12-22T21:44:19Z

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2024-09-27T14:57:45Z

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2024-09-27T14:57:34Z

import SLASH'EM stuff here...

Umbire the Phantom: /* Exercising and abusing strength /

2023-03-05T07:38:22Z

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-'''Strength''' is an [[attribute]] in [[NetHack]].
+'''Strength''' is an [[attribute]] in ''[[NetHack]]''.
 ==Percentile strength==
-Like all attributes, strength ranges between 3 and 25. However, as in early editions of [[Dungeons & Dragons]], strength has the unique property that values between 18 and 19 are given in ''percentage'' terms rather than jumping straight from 18 to 19, as with other attributes. For example, a strength of 18/35 means roughly that one is 35% of the way between 18 strength and 19 strength. Depending on race, characters can attain a maximum strength of 18, 18/50 or 18/** (which stands for 18/100) in their natural form, and need [[gauntlets of power]] or a [[ring of gain strength]] to increase strength to 19 or more. However, for gameplay purposes, there are not very many differences between a strength of 18/** and a strength of 25. Specifically, increasing your strength from 18/** to 25 will increase your [[encumbrance|carrying capacity]] (but only if your constitution is less than 17), make objects [[throw]]n or [[kick]]ed by you travel further, and allow you to throw [[Mjollnir]] if you have it.
+Like all attributes, strength ranges between 3 and 25. However, as in early editions of [[Dungeons & Dragons]], strength has the unique property that values between 18 and 19 are given in ''percentage'' terms rather than jumping straight from 18 to 19, as with other attributes. For example, a strength of 18/35 means roughly that one is 35% of the way between 18 strength and 19 strength. Depending on race, characters can attain a maximum strength of 18, 18/50 or 18/** (which stands for 18/100) in their natural form, and need [[gauntlets of power]] or a [[ring of gain strength]] to increase strength to 19 or more. However, for gameplay purposes, there are not very many differences between a strength of 18/** and a strength of 25. Specifically, increasing your strength from 18/** to 25 will increase your [[carrying capacity]] (but only if your constitution is less than 17), make objects [[thrown]]n or [[Kick (command)|kicked]] by you travel further, and allow you to throw [[Mjollnir]] if you have it.
 ==Effects==

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 * Greater strength speeds escape from a [[web]].{{refsrc|trap.c|1007}}
 * Greater strength increases [[digging]] speeds.{{refsrc|dig.c|272}}{{reffunc|weapon.c|abon|name=abon}}
-* Greater strength makes it more likely to [[kick]] open a [[door]] or [[secret corridor]].{{refsrc|dokick.c|697}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|791}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|816}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1046}}
+* Greater strength makes it more likely to [[Kick (command)|kick]] open a [[door]] or [[secret corridor]].{{refsrc|dokick.c|697}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|791}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|816}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1046}}
-* Greater strength increases damage done to monsters when [[kick]]ing them.{{refsrc|dokick.c|34}}
+* Greater strength increases damage done to monsters when kicking them.{{refsrc|dokick.c|34}}
 * Greater strength makes it more likely to successfully open or close a [[door]].{{refsrc|lock.c|562}}{{refsrc|lock.c|682}}
 * Greater strength makes a [[shopkeeper]] charge you more for destroying a shop wall.{{refsrc|dig.c|348}}{{refsrc|hack.c|381}}
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 *Calculating [[Encumbrance|carrying capacity]]{{refsrc|hack.c|2162}}
 *Calculating the damage done by kicking{{refsrc|dokick.c|34}}
-*Calculating the maximum distance traveled by [[throw|thrown]] or [[kick|kicked]] objects{{refsrc|dokick.c|452}}{{refsrc|dothrow.c|943}}
+*Calculating the maximum distance traveled by [[thrown]] or kicked objects{{refsrc|dokick.c|452}}{{refsrc|dothrow.c|943}}
 *Calculating the chance of kicking down a door{{refsrc|dokick.c|697}}
 *Calculating the time it takes to open a non-blessed tin by hand{{refsrc|eat.c|1182}}
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 * Being [[stressed]]{{refsrc|attrib.c|338}} or [[strained]]{{refsrc|attrib.c|339}} (once every ten turns)
 * Having intrinsic [[regeneration]] from eating a [[ring of regeneration]] (once every five turns){{refsrc|attrib.c|354}} (wearing a ring or wielding [[the Staff of Aesculapius]] does '''not''' exercise strength)
-* [[Kicking]] a [[door]], whether or not you succeed in opening it, unless you cause a booby trapped door to explode{{refsrc|dokick.c|1056}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1060}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1090}}
+* [[Kick (command)|Kicking]] a [[door]], whether or not you succeed in opening it, unless you cause a booby trapped door to explode{{refsrc|dokick.c|1056}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1060}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1090}}
 * [[Throw]]ing a [[heavy iron ball]]{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1348}} or a [[boulder]]{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1362}}
 * Pushing a boulder, unless you are [[riding]] a steed{{refsrc|src/hack.c|303|nethack=3.6.6}}
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 * Being [[weak]] from hunger on a turn whose number is a multiple of 10{{refsrc|attrib.c|325}}
 * Being hit{{refsrc|ball.c|777}} or dragged{{refsrc|ball.c|784}} by an [[iron ball]] while descending stairs
-* Hurting your leg by [[kicking]]{{refsrc|dokick.c|1003}}
+* Hurting your leg by [[Kick (command)|kicking]]{{refsrc|dokick.c|1003}}
 * Straining a muscle when kicking at empty space{{refsrc|dokick.c|1031}}
 * Kicking a booby trapped door, causing it to explode{{refsrc|dokick.c|1051}}

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 * To cast [[spells]], you need strength of at least 4.{{refsrc|spell.c|742}}
 * To [[jump]] (except with [[spellbook of jumping|the spell]]) or do self-[[teleportation]], you need strength of at least 6.{{refsrc|apply.c|1261}}{{refsrc|spell.c|505}}
-* To break most [[wand]]s, you need strength of at least 10; balsa wands can be broken with as low as 5 strength.{{refsrc|apply.c|2621}}
+* To break most [[wand]]s, you need strength of at least 10; glass or balsa wands can be broken with as low as 5 strength.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3921|nethack=5.0.0}}
 * To throw [[Mjollnir]], you need strength of 25.{{refsrc|dothrow.c|85}}
 Strength affects the following activities:
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 | 18/**&ndash;25 || +3 || +6
 |}
 The to-hit adjustment applies to all melee attacks.{{refsrc|uhitm.c|390}}{{refsrc|uhitm.c|236}} The damage adjustment affects melee and thrown weapons unless attacking with [[mirror]]s that break,{{refsrc|uhitm.c|708}} [[egg]]s,{{refsrc|uhitm.c|752}} [[cream pie]]s,{{refsrc|uhitm.c|849|name=venom_pie_no_dbon}} [[blinding venom]],<ref name="venom_pie_no_dbon"/> or [[acid venom]].{{refsrc|uhitm.c|864}} It does not affect items fired from a launcher.{{refsrc|uhitm.c|895}}

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 * Being healed by a [[nurse]] (one in three chance){{refsrc|mhitu.c|1405}}
 * Consorting with a [[foocubus]] and getting the "You feel restored to health!" message{{refsrc|mhitu.c|2347}}
-* Being healed by [[Fire (element)|fire]] as an [[iron golem]], or by [[lightning]] as a [[flesh golem]]{{refsrc|polyself.c|1291}}
+* Being healed by [[Fire (element)|fire]] as an [[iron golem]], or by [[shock]] damage as a [[flesh golem]]{{refsrc|polyself.c|1291}}
 * Drinking a [[potion of extra healing]] or [[potion of full healing|full healing]]{{refsrc|potion.c|813}}
 * Reading a non-cursed [[scroll of enchant armor]] while not wearing armor{{refsrc|read.c|680}}

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 <references/>
 {{nethack-366}}
-[[Category:Your character]]
+[[Category:Attributes]]

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-[[SLASH'EM]] changes the behavior of the [[gauntlets of power]], and strength between 18/** and 25 is handled differently. Strength grants bonuses to damage and to-hit as follows:
+[[SLASH'EM]] changes the behavior of the [[gauntlets of power]], and strength between 18/** and 25 is handled differently. Strength grants bonuses to damage and to-hit as follows:{{refsrc|weapon.c|900|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 {| class="prettytable striped"
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 || 25 || +5 || +11
 |}
 ==References==

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 |}
 Reference: {{sourcecode|weapon.c|900|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}.
 ==References==

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 * [[Kicking]] a [[door]], whether or not you succeed in opening it, unless you cause a booby trapped door to explode{{refsrc|dokick.c|1056}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1060}}{{refsrc|dokick.c|1090}}
 * [[Throw]]ing a [[heavy iron ball]]{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1348}} or a [[boulder]]{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1362}}
-* Pushing a boulder (but not while riding a steed) {{refsrc|src/hack.c|303|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Pushing a boulder, unless you are [[riding]] a steed{{refsrc|src/hack.c|303|nethack=3.6.6}}
 * Trying to [[force]] a [[lock]] using a blunt weapon, whether or not you succeed (using a bladed weapon exercises dexterity){{refsrc|lock.c|142}}{{refsrc|lock.c|207}}
 * Attempting to open{{refsrc|src/lock.c|716|version=NetHack 3.6.1}} or close{{refsrc|src/lock.c|846|version=NetHack 3.6.1}} a door, which resists

Strength - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

Umbire the Phantom: potholes

Darth l33t: /* Uses of strength */ 5.0.0 update

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: cat

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: ...format the reference...

Umbire the Phantom: (oops)

Umbire the Phantom: import SLASH'EM stuff here...

Umbire the Phantom: /* Exercising and abusing strength */*

Umbire the Phantom: /* Exercising and abusing strength /