The Master Key of Thievery - Revision history

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    |cost=3500
    |weight=3
 }}

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    |color=metal color
    |glyph=(
    |base=skeleton key
    |affiliation=<ul><li>[[chaotic]]</li><li>[[Rogue]]</li><li>[[intelligent artifacts|intelligent]]</li></ul>
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 ==Generation==
-For Rogues, The Master Key of Thievery always generates blessed on the Rogue quest goal level, where it is placed on the square of the [[Master Assassin]] in the middle of the map at level creation.
+For Rogues, The Master Key of Thievery always generates blessed on the Rogue quest goal level, where it is placed on the square of the [[Master Assassin]] in the middle of the map at level creation. If a Rogue loads a [[bones]] level containing the quest artifact, it will always be reverted to its base item.
 ==Description==

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    |whencarried=<ul><li>[[warning]]</li><li>[[teleport control]]</li><li>[[half physical damage]]</li></ul>
    |used=applied
-   |whenused=<ul><li>gives random [[rumor]]</li></ul>
+   |whenused=<ul><li>locks and unlocks applicable items</li><li>detects and removes traps when (un)locking</li><li>gives random [[rumor]]</li></ul>
    |wheninvoked=<ul><li>[[untrap]]s with<br>100% success</li></ul>
    |cost=3500
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 ==Description==
-While carried, The Master Key of Thievery grants [[warning]], [[teleport control]] and [[half physical damage]], and Rogues carrying The Master Key of Thievery also gain a bonus when using the #[[untrap]] [[extended command]] to disarm [[trap]]s on the floor; applying the Master Key of Thievery to unlock doors will always succeed. Carrying The Master Key of Thievery has additional effects if the artifact is non-cursed for Rogues or blessed for other roles:{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2175|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>is_magic_key()</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2180|nethack=3.6.7|comment=beatitude requirements}}
+While carried, The Master Key of Thievery grants [[warning]], [[teleport control]] and [[half physical damage]], and Rogues carrying The Master Key of Thievery also gain a bonus when using the #[[untrap]] [[extended command]] to disarm [[trap]]s on the floor&mdash;applying the Master Key of Thievery to unlock [[door]]s will always succeed. Carrying The Master Key of Thievery has additional effects if the artifact is non-cursed for Rogues or blessed for other roles:{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2175|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>is_magic_key()</tt> function}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2180|nethack=3.6.7|comment=beatitude requirements}}
-* Locking or unlocking a trapped door or container with the Key automatically detects and offers to remove the trap, which is guaranteed to succeed if selected.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|111|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* When locking or unlocking a door or container with the Key, [[door trap]]s and [[container trap]]s are automatically detected with a prompt to remove the trap, which is guaranteed to succeed if selecting 'yes'.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|111|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Untrapping doors and chests manually will always succeed.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|4399|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Wielding the artifact while not wearing [[gloves]] will print messages that hint at the presence of unseen traps nearby.{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2107|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>count_surround_traps</tt>; known traps are not counted unless something covers their glyph}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2153|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>mkot_trap_warn()</tt> function calls <tt>count_surround_traps</tt>}}
 Monsters using The Master Key of Thievery will untrap any door they are trying to open.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|1313|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ==Strategy==
 {{for|optimized invocation|Invoke#Optimum invocation schedule}}
-For Rogues that are willing to brave the high amount of [[shapeshifter]]s and [[guardian naga]]s on their quest, The Master Key of Thievery is well worth the trouble: it is a slotless and lightweight source of the rare half physical damage property, which is especially useful for Rogues that are low on maximum HP and/or built towards melee fighting. Slotless warning and teleport control are generally useful as well: the former can easily complement any [[telepathy]] the hero has and reliably detect hostile monsters, while the latter allows easy navigation within and between dungeon floors. The Master Key of Thievery also trivializes trap detection and makes removing floor traps far easier; while not as vital a property and thus easier to forget about, a Rogue will still consider it a nice boon.
+For Rogues that are willing to brave the high amount of [[shapeshifter]]s and [[guardian naga]]s on their quest, The Master Key of Thievery is well worth the trouble: it is a slotless and lightweight source of the rare half physical damage property, which is especially useful for Rogues that are low on maximum HP and/or built towards melee fighting. Slotless warning and teleport control are generally useful as well: the former can easily complement any [[telepathy]] the hero has and reliably detect hostile monsters, while the latter allows easy navigation within and between dungeon floors. The Master Key of Thievery also trivializes trap detection and makes removing floor traps far easier&mdash;while not as vital a property and thus easier to forget about, a Rogue will still consider it a nice boon.
 The Master Key of Thievery is a useful [[wish]] candidate for any other chaotic hero for much of the same reasons - half physical damage is particularly appreciated for more fragile roles such as [[Wizard]]s and [[Priest]]s. A hero that is intent on obtaining the Key via [[Wish#Artifact wishing|artifact wish]] may want to hold off on sacrificing, as they can obtain one other artifact at most before the odds of a successful artifact wish begin decreasing - they will also not be able to use it as an [[unlocking tool]] or untrapping tool consistently due to the [[artifact blast]]s, so they should hold on to any key or [[lock pick]] they have already obtained.
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 ==Variants==
 Variants of ''NetHack'' based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]] may not include The Master Key of Thievery's ability to automatically detect and remove traps when using it on a container or door.
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 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], invoking The Master Key of Thievery can be used to unbolt a [[Magic chest (dNetHack)|magic chest]] after it is unlocked.
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 ===EvilHack===
 In [[EvilHack]], The Master Key of Thievery can be used to lock and unlock [[crystal chest]]s.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], invoking The Master Key of Thievery can be used to unbolt a [[Magic chest (dNetHack)|magic chest]] after it is unlocked.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], invoking The Master Key of Thievery can be used to unbolt a [[Magic chest (dNetHack)|magic chest]] that was previously unlocked.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], invoking The Master Key of Thievery can be used to unbolt a [[Magic chest (dNetHack)|magic chest]] after it is unlocked.
 ===EvilHack===

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 The Master Key of Thievery is introduced along with most of the other quest artifacts in [[NetHack 3.1.0]].
-The artifact's special effects when blessed were added in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
+The artifact's special effects when blessed are added in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
 ==Variants==

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	'''The Master Key of Thievery''' is the [[Rogue]] [[quest artifact]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Rogue quest]], and its default alignment is [[chaotic]]. Its [[base item]] type is a [[skeleton key]].		'''The Master Key of Thievery''' is the [[Rogue]] [[quest artifact]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Rogue quest]], and its default alignment is [[chaotic]]. Its [[base item]] type is a [[skeleton key]].
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		+	==Generation==
		+	For Rogues, The Master Key of Thievery always generates blessed on the Rogue quest goal level, where it is placed on the square of the [[Master Assassin]] in the middle of the map at level creation.

	==Description==		==Description==

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 * Wielding the artifact while not wearing [[gloves]] will print messages that hint at the presence of unseen traps nearby.{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2107|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>count_surround_traps</tt>; known traps are not counted unless something covers their glyph}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|2153|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>mkot_trap_warn()</tt> function calls <tt>count_surround_traps</tt>}}
-Monsters using The Master Key of Thievery will untrap any door they are trying to open.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|1260|nethack=3.6.1}}
+Monsters using The Master Key of Thievery will untrap any door they are trying to open.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|1313|nethack=3.6.7}}
 [[Invoking]] The Master Key of Thievery and selecting an adjacent door or container removes all traps from that object.{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|1495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>UNTRAP</tt> case}}
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 ==Strategy==
 {{for|optimized invocation|Invoke#Optimum invocation schedule}}
-Half physical damage is a rare property and is very useful, which makes the Master Key a good wish for a chaotic character, particularly considering its low weight. It should be wished for early, because [[Wish#Artifact wishing|artifact wishing]] depends on the number of artifacts in existence already&mdash;in fact, a chaotic character may want to hold back on sacrificing before their first wish, because an artifact wish is only guaranteed if there are 2 or fewer artifacts generated. Also be sure to be able to withstand the [[Artifact blast|blasting]] damage; you need at least 41 HP (21 with [[magic resistance]]). Once the Key is in your inventory, you should avoid dropping it, since picking it up again will blast you another time. Keep a normal skeleton key or [[lockpick]] for mundane unlocking purposes, since applying the Master Key will also blast you.
+For Rogues that are willing to brave the high amount of [[shapeshifter]]s and [[guardian naga]]s on their quest, The Master Key of Thievery is well worth the trouble: it is a slotless and lightweight source of the rare half physical damage property, which is especially useful for Rogues that are low on maximum HP and/or built towards melee fighting. Slotless warning and teleport control are generally useful as well: the former can easily complement any [[telepathy]] the hero has and reliably detect hostile monsters, while the latter allows easy navigation within and between dungeon floors.
-As with all quest artifacts, cross-aligned characters can only pick up the Master Key via appropriate use of a [[helm of opposite alignment]] (or permanent conversion at an [[altar]]). This is usually not worth the trouble, since non-chaotic adventurers are better off with an artifact that grants magic resistance, and neutrals can obtain half physical damage from [[the Orb of Fate]].
+The Master Key of Thievery is a useful [[wish]] candidate for any other hero for much of the same reasons - half physical damage is particularly appreciated for more fragile roles such as [[Wizard]]s and [[Priest]]s. A hero that is intent on obtaining the Key via [[Wish#Artifact wishing|artifact wish]] may want to hold off on sacrificing, as they can obtain one other artifact at most before the odds of a successful artifact wish begin decreasing - they will also not be able to use it as an [[unlocking tool]] or untrapping tool consistently due to the [[artifact blast]]s, so they should hold on to any key or [[lock pick]] they have already obtained.
 ==History==
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-364}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Quest artifacts|Master Key of Thievery]]