Unlocking tool - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants / dnh

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‎Variants: *dnh

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ un

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‎Variants: un

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ citations and details

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‎Description: citations and details

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ clarify

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‎Strategy: clarify

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ mention forcing and orcish lockpicks

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‎Strategy: mention forcing and orcish lockpicks

Umbire the Phantom: /* Use */ word choice

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‎Use: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ monster unlocking

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‎Messages: monster unlocking

Umbire the Phantom: upgrades

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upgrades

Umbire the Phantom: and for style

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and for style

Umbire the Phantom: let's finish this bad boy off!

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let's finish this bad boy off!

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 ===UnNetHack===
 In [[UnNetHack]], monsters can pick up and use unlocking tools on doors starting in version 5.1.
 ==See also==

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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], monsters can pick up and use keys and other tools as of version 5.1.
+In [[UnNetHack]], monsters can pick up and use unlocking tools on doors starting in version 5.1.
 ==See also==

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 * To lock or unlock a container, the hero must select {{kbd|.}} or {{kbd|>}} while standing on its square, and the container must both be lockable and have an intact lock, i.e. it was not [[forced]] or [[kicked]] open.
-The chance of successfully locking or unlocking a door or container depends on the tool used, your [[dexterity]], the type of lock, and whether or the hero is a [[Rogue]] - a cursed unlocking tool will have a halved chance of success after all other modifiers are applied. While [[beatitude]] has an impact on unlocking speed, [[erosion]] does not.
+Locking or unlocking a door or container is an [[occupation]] whose chance of success depends on the tool used, your [[dexterity]], the type of lock, and whether or the hero is a [[Rogue]] - a cursed unlocking tool will have a halved chance of success after all other modifiers are applied.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|434|nethack=3.6.7|comment=cursed unlocking tools}} While [[beatitude]] has an impact on unlocking speed, [[erosion]] does not.
-The per-action probabilities of success for each [[occupation]] are listed in the table below:
+The per-action probabilities of success for each unlocking tool are listed in the table below:
 {|class="wikitable"
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 |-
 !skeleton key
-|(70+Dex)%
+|(70+Dex)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|510|nethack=3.6.7|comment=skeleton keys and doors}}
-|(75+Dex)%
+|(75+Dex)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|428|nethack=3.6.7|comment=skeleton keys and containers}}
 |(70+Dex)%
 |(75+Dex)%
 |-
 !lock pick
-|(3*Dex + 30)%
+|(3*Dex + 30)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|507|nethack=3.6.7|comment=lock picks and doors}}
-|(4*Dex + 25)%
+|(4*Dex + 25)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|425|nethack=3.6.7|comment=lock picks and containers}}
 |(3*Dex)%
 |(4*Dex)%
 |-
 !credit card
-|(2*Dex + 20)%
+|(2*Dex + 20)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|504|nethack=3.6.7|comment=credit cards and doors}}
-|(Dex + 20)%
+|(Dex + 20)%{{refsrc|src/lock.c|422|nethack=3.6.7|comment=credit cards and containers}}
 |(2*Dex)%
 |(Dex)%
 |}
-The hero will give up if they have not succeeded after around 50 actions. Attempts that are fully completed exercise dexterity whether or not they succeed.
+The hero will give up if they have not succeeded after around 50 actions, and attempts that are fully completed [[exercise]] dexterity whether or not they actually succeed.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|104|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/lock.c|164|nethack=3.6.7}}
 A hero applying an unlocking tool to a door in Minetown in view of a [[watch]] member has a {{frac|3}} chance during each action of being interrupted and warned, causing the door to become [[Door trap|trapped]] as well{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|87|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>watch_on_duty</tt> function}} - immediately attempting to lock or unlock that door again will anger the entire watch.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|92|nethack=3.6.7|comment=angers watch if already warned}}

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 * Skeleton keys have the same cost of 10 [[zm]] as the credit card, are lighter than lockpicks at 3 aum, and are faster than lock picks for non-Rogue heroes.
-The disadvantages of [[kicking]] down doors and [[forcing]] locked containers open often make it prudent for a hero to pick up an unlocking tool of any kind as soon as possible if they did not start with one - a [[junk]] edged weapon that is commonplace, such as an [[orcish dagger]], can suffice in the interim. Once a hero can procure an unlocking tool, they can upgrade to the one best suited for their role as necessary - a backup tool or two is also a worthwhile idea in case the primary one is stolen, misplaced or permanently lost. If all else fails,
+The disadvantages of [[kicking]] down doors and [[forcing]] locked containers open often make it prudent for a hero to pick up an unlocking tool of any kind as soon as possible if they did not start with one - a [[junk]] edged weapon that is commonplace, such as an [[orcish dagger]], can suffice for containers in the interim. Once a hero can procure an unlocking tool, they can upgrade to the one best suited for their role as necessary - a backup tool or two is also a worthwhile idea in case the primary one is stolen, misplaced or permanently lost. If all else fails,
 ==History==

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 * Skeleton keys have the same cost of 10 [[zm]] as the credit card, are lighter than lockpicks at 3 aum, and are faster than lock picks for non-Rogue heroes.
-The disadvantages of [[kicking]] down doors and forcing open locked containers often make it prudent for a hero to pick up an unlocking tool of any kind as soon as possible if they did not start with one, and they can upgrade to the one best suited for their role as necessary - a backup tool or two is also a worthwhile idea in case the primary one is stolen, misplaced or permanently lost.
+The disadvantages of [[kicking]] down doors and [[forcing]] locked containers open often make it prudent for a hero to pick up an unlocking tool of any kind as soon as possible if they did not start with one - a [[junk]] edged weapon that is commonplace, such as an [[orcish dagger]], can suffice in the interim. Once a hero can procure an unlocking tool, they can upgrade to the one best suited for their role as necessary - a backup tool or two is also a worthwhile idea in case the primary one is stolen, misplaced or permanently lost. If all else fails,
 ==History==

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 A hero applying an unlocking tool to a door in Minetown in view of a [[watch]] member has a {{frac|3}} chance during each action of being interrupted and warned, causing the door to become [[Door trap|trapped]] as well{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|87|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>watch_on_duty</tt> function}} - immediately attempting to lock or unlock that door again will anger the entire watch.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|92|nethack=3.6.7|comment=angers watch if already warned}}
-A hero that applies an unlocking tool on a [[mimic]] disguised as a door will uncover the mimic, and the mimic will have a {{frac|2}} chance of absorbing the tool and adding it to its inventory, which is reduced to {{frac|10}} for artifacts.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|465|nethack=3.6.7|comment=unlocking tools and mimics imitating doors}} Applying an unlocking tool on a visible monster in any other situation will produce a message with no effect.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|462|nethack=3.6.7|name="rude"}}
+A hero that applies an unlocking tool on a [[mimic]] disguised as a door will uncover the mimic, and the mimic will have a {{frac|2}} chance of absorbing the tool and adding it to its inventory, which is reduced to {{frac|10}} for artifacts.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|465|nethack=3.6.7|comment=unlocking tools and mimics imitating doors}} Applying an unlocking tool on a visible monster in almost any other situation will produce a message with no effect.{{refsrc|src/lock.c|462|nethack=3.6.7|name="rude"}}
 ===Monster use===

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 ==Messages==
 {{message|I don't think <the monster> would appreciate that.|You attempted to apply an unlocking tool to a monster that is not a disguised mimic.}}
 ==Variants==

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 |}
-This makes it prudent for a hero to carry multiple unlocking tools on their person, which can be safely ditched once they can bless a couple or else obtain an artifact tool - few things are worse than locking a shop door from the inside, only to have the tool break upon trying to leave! The hero will also want to keep backup tools in case they have one stolen by a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]].
+[[Upgrading]] a credit card or lock pick will produce a skeleton key, and upgrading a skeleton key will produce a lock pick.
 SLASH'EM also adds the three [[Alignment key (SLASH'EM)|alignment keys]], which are [[intelligent artifact]] skeleton keys that correspond to each of the three alignments: at least two of the three are required to unlock the artifact doors on the top floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] under normal circumstances. Any hero that obtains the key of their alignment can reliably lock and unlock doors and containers without the key breaking, and keep the other keys in a [[bag of holding]] or in a [[stash]].

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	An '''unlocking tool''' is a type of [[tool]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' that can be used by a [[hero]] or certain [[monster]]s to unlock [[door]]s, and can also be used by a hero to unlock a [[container]].		An '''unlocking tool''' is a type of [[tool]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' that can be used by a [[hero]] or certain [[monster]]s to unlock [[door]]s, and can also be used by a hero to unlock a [[container]].

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-[[SLASH'EM]] changes unlocking tools, adding a chance of breaking<ref>{{sourcecode|lock.c|416|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} boxes, chests</ref><ref>{{sourcecode|lock.c|518|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} doors</ref>, and also adding some [[Alignment key|artifact keys]]. Blessed unlocking tools and artifact unlocking tools will never break.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], unlocking tools that are not blessed or artifacts have a chance of breaking when applied:
 {|class="wikitable"
 ! Tool || Breakage Chance
 |-
 | rowspan=2 | credit card
-| 1/20
+| 1/20{{refsrc|lock.c|393|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM credit cards and containers}}
 |-
-| 1/30 ([[tourist]] picking a ''door'')
+| 1/30 ([[tourist]] picking a door lock){{refsrc|lock.c|495|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM credit cards and doors}}
 |-
 | skeleton key
-| 1/15
+| 1/15{{refsrc|lock.c|412|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM skeleton keys and containers}}{{refsrc|lock.c|515|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM skeleton keys and doors}}
 |-
 | rowspan=2 | lockpick
-| 1/30
+| 1/30{{refsrc|lock.c|403|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM lock picks and containers}}{{refsrc|lock.c|506|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|comment=SLASH'EM lock picks and doors}}
 |-
 | 1/40 ([[rogue]])
 |}
-==== Strategy ====
+This makes it prudent for a hero to carry multiple unlocking tools on their person, which can be safely ditched once they can bless a couple or else obtain an artifact tool - few things are worse than locking a shop door from the inside, only to have the tool break upon trying to leave! The hero will also want to keep backup tools in case they have one stolen by a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]].
-Once you get an artifact unlocking tool, this becomes less of a problem.
+SLASH'EM also adds the three [[Alignment key (SLASH'EM)|alignment keys]], which are [[intelligent artifact]] skeleton keys that correspond to each of the three alignments: at least two of the three are required to unlock the artifact doors on the top floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] under normal circumstances. Any hero that obtains the key of their alignment can reliably lock and unlock doors and containers without the key breaking, and keep the other keys in a [[bag of holding]] or in a [[stash]].
-=== UnNetHack ===
+===UnNetHack===
-Starting with version 5.1, it is possible for [[UnNetHack]] monsters to pick up keys and use them to unlock doors.
+In [[UnNetHack]], monsters can pick up and use keys and other tools as of version 5.1.
-== See also ==
+==See also==
 * [[wand of opening]]
 * [[wand of locking]]
 * [[spellbook of knock]]
 * [[spellbook of wizard lock]]
 ==References==
 <references/>
 {{DOD}}
-{{nethack-360}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Tools]]