Uruk-hai - Revision history

Ray Chason: Orcs are poison resistant

2026-05-14T03:35:31Z

Orcs are poison resistant

Umbire the Phantom: pothole et. al.

2026-04-20T04:58:12Z

pothole et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ update

2024-07-20T16:50:02Z

‎EvilHack: update

Umbire the Phantom: /* xNetHack */ typo

2024-03-10T10:50:35Z

‎xNetHack: typo

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ rephrase

2024-01-30T04:46:28Z

‎dNetHack: rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ word choice

2024-01-28T12:17:04Z

‎EvilHack: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ other touches

2024-01-28T12:02:19Z

‎Variants: other touches

Umbire the Phantom: typo

2024-01-28T12:00:27Z

typo

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ tweak

2024-01-20T17:02:56Z

‎EvilHack: tweak

Umbire the Phantom: tweak upcoming

2024-01-02T11:11:20Z

tweak upcoming

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   |nutr=300
   |size=Medium
-  |resistances=None
+  |resistances=Poison
   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|An Uruk-hai|lgroup=1|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|orc=1|strong=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}

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 In a game that has [[Orcish Town]], large numbers of named Uruk-hai will appear within the town walls{{refsrc|dat/mines.des|163|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} - other named Uruk-hai can appear elsewhere in the [[Gnomish Mines]] and the main branch, carrying various looted items with them.{{refsrc|src/mkmaze.c|740|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mkmaze.c|797|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] each of the following: an [[orcish cloak]], an [[orcish short sword]], a pair of [[iron shoes]], an [[orcish bow]] and stack of {{rn1|12|3}} [[poison]]ed [[orcish arrow]]s, and an [[Uruk-hai shield]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|412|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Uruk-hai}} They also have the standard {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an [[orcish helm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=default orcish armor}}
+Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] each of the following: an [[orcish cloak]], an [[orcish short sword]], a pair of [[iron shoes]], an [[orcish bow]] and stack of {{rn1|12|3}} [[Poisoned weapon|poisoned]] [[orcish arrow]]s, and an [[Uruk-hai shield]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|412|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Uruk-hai}} They also have the standard {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an [[orcish helm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=default orcish armor}}
 ==Strategy==
-Uruk-hai hordes are usually the most threatening groups of orcs [[you]] can encounter in the early game: while not as heavily armored as Mordor orcs, they are somewhat faster, and their poisoned arrows can [[Instadeath|end your game instantly]] unless you have [[poison resistance]]. Fortunately, they are still quite slow compared to an unburdened player, especially one with [[speed]], and can still be beaten using similar strategies - even so, you will want to be decently armored and poison resistant to avoid a nasty instadeath.
+Uruk-hai hordes are usually the most threatening groups of orcs [[you]] can encounter in the early game: while not as heavily armored as Mordor orcs, they are somewhat faster, and their poisoned arrows can [[Instadeath|end your game instantly]] unless you have [[poison resistance]]. Fortunately, they are still quite slow compared to an unburdened player, especially one with [[speed]], and can still be beaten using similar strategies&mdash;even so, you will want to be decently armored and poison resistant if possible to avoid a nasty instadeath.
 Drawing Uruk-hai into corridors is as viable as against any other group of orcs, since Uruk-hai lack poison resistance and are just as likely to hit each other with their arrows, if not more so. Facing an Uruk-Hai in melee may deter them from using their arrows, allowing you to pick them up and possibly use them against the rest once they are killed (including maneuvering them into range of their comrades' shots). As with other orcs, Uruk-hai corpses can be a decent source of nutrition, and orcish characters will want to consider using them for sacrifices in Orcish Town.
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 ===xNetHack===
-In [[xNetHack]], Uruk-hai have poison resistance like player orcs.
+In [[xNetHack]], Uruk-hai have poison resistance like orcish heroes.
 For weapon generation, Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of either generating with an orcish short sword ({{frac|2|3}} chance) or a stack of [[orcish spear]]s ({{frac|3}} chance). Uruk-hai can still generate with iron shoes, which are renamed to [[dwarvish boots]] - a comment in the code suggests that Uruk-hai steal these boots from dwarves.

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are considered dwarvish boots), and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai gain AC bonuses for wearing proper racial equipment like the player and other monsters, and have poison resistance like player orcs.
+In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are considered dwarvish boots), and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai have poison resistance like orcish heroes, and hill orcs and Mordor orcs grow up into Uruk-hai.
 Uruk-hai are capable of entering [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserker rages]], increasing their damage from each round of attacks for the duration of the rage, but making them likely to hit monsters around them besides their intended target.

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 In [[xNetHack]], Uruk-hai have poison resistance like player orcs.
-For weapon generation, Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of either generating with an orcish short sword ({{frac|2|3}} chance) or a stack of [[orcish spear]]s ({{frac||3}} chance). Uruk-hai can still generate with iron shoes, which are renamed to [[dwarvish boots]] - a comment in the code suggests that Uruk-hai steal these boots from dwarves.
+For weapon generation, Uruk-hai have a {{frac|3}} chance of either generating with an orcish short sword ({{frac|2|3}} chance) or a stack of [[orcish spear]]s ({{frac|3}} chance). Uruk-hai can still generate with iron shoes, which are renamed to [[dwarvish boots]] - a comment in the code suggests that Uruk-hai steal these boots from dwarves.
 ===EvilHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], Uruk-hai are regarded as human for purposes of [[sacrifice]] and [[cannibalism]], and will grow up into [[Uruk-captain]]s rather than standard [[orc-captain]]s; randomly generated Uruk-captains will always have an accompanying group of Uruk-hai.
+In [[dNetHack]], Uruk-hai are considered [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] as well as orcish.
 ===xNetHack===

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are considered dwarvish boots), and gain AC bonuses for wearing proper racial equipment like the player and other monsters. They also have poison resistance like player orcs, and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai are capable of entering [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserker rages]], increasing their damage for that round of attacks but making them likely to hit monsters around them besides their intended target.
+In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are considered dwarvish boots), and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai gain AC bonuses for wearing proper racial equipment like the player and other monsters, and have poison resistance like player orcs.
 ==References==

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are now dwarvish boots), and gain AC bonuses for wearing proper racial equipment like the player and other monsters. They also have poison resistance like player orcs, and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai are capable of entering [[Berserk (EvilHack)berserker rages]], increasing their damage for that round of attacks but making them likely to hit monsters around them besides their intended target.
+In [[EvilHack]], Uruk-hai are generated with [[orcish boots]] instead of iron shoes (which are now dwarvish boots), and gain AC bonuses for wearing proper racial equipment like the player and other monsters. They also have poison resistance like player orcs, and have a {{frac|7}} chance of generating mounted atop [[warg]]s. Uruk-hai are capable of entering [[Berserk (EvilHack)|berserker rages]], increasing their damage for that round of attacks but making them likely to hit monsters around them besides their intended target.
 ==References==

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 An '''Uruk-hai''', {{monsym|uruk-hai}}, is a type of monster that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are a [[strong]] type of [[Orc (monster class)|orc]] that are faster than [[Mordor orc]]s, but slower than [[hill orc]]s.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|As part of resolving [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/issues/679 issue #679] regarding congruence between non-player monsters and their player counterparts, {{commit|b6a3d4b984eb118ddb02f1605d76b1010df76055|commit b6a3d4b}} gives [[poison resistance]] to all orcs, except for the [[goblin]] and [[hobgoblin]] (in order to distinguish them from other orcs). All strong orcs are also capped at 18/50 [[strength]] for purposes of polyself, with the exception of Uruk-hai; as of {{commit|651a5b210fda63a9f606ea1243300d29e410f07f|commit 651a5b2}}, the orc-captain polyform also retains 18/** strength.}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|As part of resolving [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/issues/679 issue #679] regarding congruence between non-player monsters and their player counterparts, {{commit|b6a3d4b984eb118ddb02f1605d76b1010df76055}} gives [[poison resistance]] to all orcs, except for the [[goblin]] and [[hobgoblin]] (in order to distinguish them from other orcs). All strong orcs are also capped at 18/50 [[strength]] for purposes of polyself, with the exception of Uruk-hai; as of {{commit|651a5b210fda63a9f606ea1243300d29e410f07f}}, the orc-captain polyform also retains 18/** strength.}}
 ==Generation==