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 The umber hulk first appears in Hack for PDP-11, a variant of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial bestiary for [[Hack 1.0]].
-In [[NetHack 3.6.0]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, an umber hulk's gaze would not uncloak [[mimic]]s that it targeted; this is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit|b5a027c3fedbfef1c8abad4ffe3dd249ae0d79bb|commit b5a027c}}.
+In [[NetHack 3.6.0]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, an umber hulk's gaze would not uncloak [[mimic]]s that it targeted; this is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit|b5a027c3fedbfef1c8abad4ffe3dd249ae0d79bb}}.
 ==Origin==

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 Umber hulks are the strongest tunneling monster encountered in the main dungeon, and move twice as fast as rock moles, though they are still much slower than even an unhasted player. [[Blind]]ing yourself will protect you completely from the gaze of a hostile umber hulk; confusing it by applying a mirror also makes it somewhat less likely to turn that gaze on you. However, it can still hit decently hard, so be sure to deal with it swiftly.
-Umber hulks are a significant pet hazard even while peaceful: their gaze will confuse a pet that attacks them, and the confused pet may then attack you - in the worst cases, [[YASD|swift death]] may ensue if you do not act quickly.
+Umber hulks are a significant pet hazard even while peaceful: their gaze can confuse a pet that attacks them, and the confused pet may then attack you - in the worst cases, [[YASD|swift death]] may ensue if you do not act quickly.
 ===As a pet===
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 ===NetHack Fourk===
 In [[NetHack Fourk]], the umber hulk, {{brown|<u>X</u>}}, is moved to the [[large deep-rock dweller]] monster class. It has basic skill in [[Wands Balance Patch|wand usage]].
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 Umber hulks may generate as peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
-In addition to normal generation, umber hulks can be created by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]]. The [[Wizard of Yendor]] may create a clone of himself in the guise of an umber hulk via the [[Double Trouble]] [[monster spell]].
+In addition to normal generation, umber hulks can be created by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]]. The [[Wizard of Yendor]] may create a clone of himself in the guise of an umber hulk via the [[Double Trouble]] [[monster spell]].{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|51|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 An umber hulk is guaranteed to appear on the [[Plane of Earth]].{{refsrc|dat/endgame.des|78|nethack=3.6.7}}

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-An '''umber hulk''', {{monsym|umber hulk}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the sole member of the [[Umber hulk (monster class)|umber hulk]] [[monster class]].
+An '''umber hulk''', {{monsym|umber hulk}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is the sole member of the [[Umber hulk (monster class)|umber hulk]] [[monster class]]. The umber hulk is a [[strong]], [[intelligent]] [[carnivore]] that can [[tunnel]] naturally through rock, similar to [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s - while umber hulks are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, they can gain nutrition from tunneling.
-The umber hulk is a [[strong]], [[intelligent]] [[carnivore]] that can [[tunnel]] naturally through rock, similar to [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s - while umber hulks are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, they can gain nutrition from tunneling. Umber hulks have two claw attacks, a bite attack and a unique, non-[[reflection|reflectable]] [[gaze]] that can [[confuse]] anything the umber hulk directs it at - this includes itself, if a [[mirror]] is [[applied]] towards it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|961|nethack=3.6.7|name="gazeback"}} [[You]] can use this gaze attack with the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]] while [[polymorph]]ed into an umber hulk.
+Umber hulks have two claw attacks, a bite attack and a unique, non-[[reflection|reflectable]] [[gaze]] that can [[confuse]] anything the umber hulk directs it at - this includes itself, if a [[mirror]] is [[applied]] towards it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|961|nethack=3.6.7|name="gazeback"}} [[You]] can use this gaze attack with the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]] while [[polymorph]]ed into an umber hulk.
 ==Generation==
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 ==Origin==
-An umber hulk is an insectoid monster originating from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', named for its dark brown coloration. It is generally depicted as some form of cross between beetle and gorilla: it possesses the mandibles, exoskeleton and antennae of the former, and the anatomy, limbs and gait of the latter. An umber hulk's exoskeleton is as strong as [[Plate mail|full plate]], and it uses its massive claws to tunnel through rock with ease. It has four evenly-spaced eyes: two small ape-like eyes on its forehead, and two large compound eyes on the side of its head - those who made eye contact with the smaller eyes would have their mind scrambled, causing them to wander in random directions, lash out at those nearby, or simply stand dazed and confused.
+The umber hulk is an underground-dwelling insectoid monster originating from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', named for its dark brown coloration. It is generally depicted as some form of cross between beetle and gorilla, with the mandibles, exoskeleton and antennae of the former, and the anatomy, limbs and the gait of the latter. It has four evenly-spaced eyes: two small ape-like eyes on its forehead, and two large compound eyes on the side of its head - those who made eye contact with the smaller eyes would have their mind scrambled, causing them to wander in random directions, lash out at those nearby, or simply stand dazed and confused. An umber hulk's exoskeleton is incredibly strong, and its massive claws can tunnel through rock with ease.
-Umber hulks dwell underground and are commonly viewed as unthinking brutes by other races, though they are of average intelligence and even have their own language. While perfectly capable of rational thought and forward planning, umber hulks usually find little point in complex planning where sheer force would suffice; if the situation warrants it, an umber hulk can outwit foes using its ability to maneuver through the earth. For similar reasons, umber hulks are primarily solitary creatures, though some umber hulks live in small clusters of 2–4, typically comprising mothers and their young. Umber hulk lairs are large caverns, with the walls covered in claw marks that are usually the product of the hulk digging out the dwelling and/or sharpening its claws.
+Umber hulks are commonly viewed as unthinking brutes by other races, though they are of average intelligence and even have their own language. While perfectly capable of rational thought and forward planning, umber hulks usually see little point in complex planning where sheer force would suffice; if the situation warrants it, they can outwit foes using their ability to maneuver through the earth. For similar reasons, umber hulks are primarily solitary creatures, though some umber hulks live in small clusters of 2–4, typically comprising mothers and their young. Umber hulk lairs are large caverns, with the walls covered in claw marks that are often the product of the hulk digging out the dwelling and/or sharpening its claws.
-Umber hulks mostly fight only when hunting for food, and use a combination of ambush, power, and confusion to overwhelm prey - if this was not enough, they would utilize a variety of tactics to escape, retreat, or recollect itself. They can also cause cave-ins, lead enemies into dead ends, create circular paths, initiate floods, collapse tunnels, or create pitfall traps. Umber hulks feed on purple worms, ankhegs, and similar underground creatures, but greatly enjoy the taste of humanoids; their teeth are used to chew through their kills and were not used in combat (unlike the umber hulks of ''NetHack'').
+An umber hulk tends to fight only when hunting for food, and uses a combination of ambush, power, and confusion to overwhelm prey - if this is not enough, they utilize a variety of tactics to escape, retreat, or recollect itself. They can also cause cave-ins, lead enemies into dead ends, create circular paths, initiate floods, collapse tunnels, or create pitfall traps. Umber hulks feed on purple worms, ankhegs and similar underground creatures, but greatly enjoy the taste of humanoids; their teeth are used to chew through their kills and were not used in combat (unlike the umber hulks of ''NetHack'').
-Umber hulks were often captured and enslaved by other beings such as neogi, illithids, cave orcs, and human spellcasters for use as muscle or guard beasts; guard hulks could be obedient if fed well when young, though they could just as easily turn on their masters for any reason, or for no reason at all. Some umber hulks do willingly work with other beings, provided there were benefits that did not require they travel above-ground or risk their lives.
+Umber hulks are often captured and enslaved by other beings such as neogi, illithids, cave orcs, and human spellcasters for use as muscle or guard beasts; guard hulks could be obedient if fed well when young, though they could just as easily turn on their masters for any reason (or no reason at all). Occasionally, some umber hulks will actively work with other beings, provided that the benefits did not require traveling above-ground or risking their lives.
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 ==Variants==
-Many variants include additional monsters so that the umber hulk is not the sole member of its monster class.
+Some variants include additional monsters so that the umber hulk is not the sole member of its monster class.
 ===SLASH'EM===
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 In [[dNetHack]], umber hulks are [[unknown abomination]]s. They may appear among the [[mind flayer]]-related monsters and aberrations that are randomly generated on the [[Anachrononaut quest]]; the [[Drow Noble Quest]] also features several umber hulks on the locate and goal levels.
-Umber hulks are capable of wearing large barded body armor as well as any other large armor.
+Umber hulks are capable of wearing large barded body armor along with any other large armor.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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-An '''umber hulk''', {{monsym|umber hulk}}, is a [[monster]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' and the sole member of the [[umber hulk]] [[monster class]]. It is a [[strong]], [[intelligent]] [[carnivore]] that can [[tunnel]] naturally through rock, similar to [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s - while umber hulks are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, they can gain nutrition from tunneling.
+An '''umber hulk''', {{monsym|umber hulk}}, is a [[monster]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' and the sole member of the [[Umber hulk (monster class)|umber hulk]] [[monster class]]. It is a [[strong]], [[intelligent]] [[carnivore]] that can [[tunnel]] naturally through rock, similar to [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s - while umber hulks are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, they can gain nutrition from tunneling.
 The umber hulk has two claw attacks, a bite attack and a unique, non-[[reflection|reflectable]] [[gaze]] that can [[confuse]] anything the umber hulks directs it at; this includes itself, if a [[mirror]] is [[applied]] towards it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|961|nethack=3.6.7|name="gazeback"}} [[You]] can use this gaze attack with the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]] while [[polymorph]]ed into an umber hulk.

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-An '''umber hulk''' is a [[monster]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' and the sole member of the {{white|U}} '''umber hulk''' [[monster class]]. It is one of the few monsters that can [[tunnel]] naturally (without a tool) through rock, a trait it shares with [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s. It also has a unique, non-[[reflection|reflectable]] [[gaze]] attack that can confuse anything they glare at, including itself if a [[mirror]] is [[applied]] towards it.
+An '''umber hulk''', {{monsym|umber hulk}}, is a [[monster]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' and the sole member of the [[umber hulk]] [[monster class]]. It is a [[strong]], [[intelligent]] [[carnivore]] that can [[tunnel]] naturally through rock, similar to [[rock mole]]s and [[woodchuck]]s - while umber hulks are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, they can gain nutrition from tunneling.
-Umber hulks are carnivorous, but also gain nutrition when tunneling; they are not [[metallivore]]s like rock moles, though.
+The umber hulk has two claw attacks, a bite attack and a unique, non-[[reflection|reflectable]] [[gaze]] that can [[confuse]] anything the umber hulks directs it at; this includes itself, if a [[mirror]] is [[applied]] towards it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|961|nethack=3.6.7|name="gazeback"}} [[You]] can use this gaze attack with the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]] while [[polymorph]]ed into an umber hulk.
 ==Generation==
-In addition to normal generation, umber hulks can be created by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]]. An umber hulk is guaranteed to appear on the [[Plane of Earth]].
+Umber hulks may generate as peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
 ==Strategy==
-Umber hulks are the strongest tunneling monster encountered in the main dungeon, and move twice as fast as rock moles, though they are still much slower than even an unhasted player. [[Blind]]ing yourself will protect you completely from the gaze of a hostile umber hulk; confusing it by applying a mirror also makes it somewhat less likely to turn that gaze on you. However, it can still hit decently hard.
+Umber hulks are the strongest tunneling monster encountered in the main dungeon, and move twice as fast as rock moles, though they are still much slower than even an unhasted player. [[Blind]]ing yourself will protect you completely from the gaze of a hostile umber hulk; confusing it by applying a mirror also makes it somewhat less likely to turn that gaze on you. However, it can still hit decently hard, so be sure to deal with it swiftly.
-Umber hulks are generally utilized as pets or polyforms for their natural tunneling ability; tame umber hulks combined with a [[magic whistle]] can easily eat a path through large maze levels such as [[Gehennom]] without requiring additional resources, such as the high power cost of a [[spell of dig]], the valuable charges of a [[wand of digging]], or bearing the weight of a [[pick-axe]] or [[dwarvish mattock]]. Hostile umber hulks can also be useful for tunneling purposes, but care must be taken to avoid becoming confused or killing them.
+Umber hulks mostly fight only when hunting for food, and use a combination of ambush, power, and confusion to overwhelm prey - if this was not enough, they would utilize a variety of tactics to escape, retreat, or recollect itself. They could also cause cave-ins, lead enemies into dead ends, create circular paths, initiate floods, collapse tunnels, or create pitfall traps. Umber hulks feed on purple worms, ankhegs, and similar underground creatures, but greatly enjoyed the taste of humanoids; their teeth served to chew through their kills and were not used in combat (unlike the umber hulks of ''NetHack'').
 ==Messages==
-{{message|Huh? That doesn't look like you!|You applied a mirror to yourself while polymorphed into an umber hulk.}}
+{{message|The umber hulk's gaze confuses you!|You were confused by an umber hulk's gaze.}}
-==Origin==
+==Variants==
-An umber hulk is an insectoid monster originating from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. It has mandibles, exoskeleton and antennae like a beetle, but two limbs like a primate, and walks in a semi-erect manner similar to a gorilla. It has four eyes (two small and two large) and uses them to confuse unfortunate creatures that see all four at once.
+===dNetHack===
-== Encyclopedia entry ==
+==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
 Umber hulks are powerful subterranean predators whose iron-like claws allow them to burrow through solid stone in search of prey.  They are tremendously strong; muscles bulge beneath their thick, scaly hides and their powerful arms and legs all end in great claws.
 }}
-{{nethack-364}}
+==References==
 [[Category:Monsters]]