Valkyrie (player monster) - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update alignment

2026-05-14T05:00:06Z

Update alignment

Ray Chason: Include the male tile

2026-05-12T23:43:05Z

Include the male tile

Umbire the Phantom: citations + SLASH'EM

2025-02-06T06:29:34Z

citations + SLASH'EM

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ ditto...

2025-02-04T19:45:05Z

‎Generation: ditto...

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ ditto here

2025-02-04T19:35:41Z

‎Generation: ditto here

Umbire the Phantom: 12

2025-02-04T19:33:27Z

Umbire the Phantom: 12/13 - finally finishing this out

2025-02-04T18:41:49Z

12/13 - finally finishing this out

Actual-nh: /* History */ 3.7.0

2021-06-02T04:55:34Z

‎History: 3.7.0

Umbire the Phantom at 17:20, 21 January 2020

2020-01-21T17:20:32Z

Aximili: Split into sections

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   |AC=10
   |MR=1
-  |align=-1
+  |align=1
   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Valkyrie

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 {{monster
   |name=valkyrie
-  |tile=[[File:Valkyrie.png]]
+  |tile=[[File:Valkyrie_male.png]] [[File:Valkyrie.png]]
   |difficulty=12
   |level=10

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 Valkyries are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards chaotic heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Valkyrie hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
-Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
+Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1667|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="mk_tt_object"|comment=<tt>mk_tt_object</tt>function}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|366|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].<ref name="mk_tt_object"/>{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|385|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The alignment change to player monster valkyries means that they will always be generated as peaceful to lawful heroes and neutral Valkyries&mdash;in practice, this primarily applies to [[reverse genocide]] of valkyrie player monsters, as well as reviving their corpses and statues outside of the [[Astral Plane]].}}
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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Player monster#Messages}}
 ==References==

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Valkyries are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards chaotic heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Valkyrie hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Valkyries are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards chaotic heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Valkyrie hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Valkyries are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards chaotic heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Valkyrie hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/zap.c|251|nethack=3.6.7|comment=natural shapechangers aren't affected by system shock unless subject to PFSC}}{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
+Valkyries are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards chaotic heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to normally [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Valkyrie hero reads a [[scroll of genocide]] while [[confused]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3493|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>select_newcham_form</tt> function governs random polymorph for shapechangers}}
 Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.

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 Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The alignment change to player monster valkyries means that they will always be generated as peaceful to lawful heroes and neutral Valkyries&mdash;in practice, this primarily applies to [[reverse genocide]] of valkyrie player monsters or reviving their corpses and statues outside of the [[Astral Plane]].}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The alignment change to player monster valkyries means that they will always be generated as peaceful to lawful heroes and neutral Valkyries&mdash;in practice, this primarily applies to [[reverse genocide]] of valkyrie player monsters, as well as reviving their corpses and statues outside of the [[Astral Plane]].}}
 ===Inventory===
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 Valkyries generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
-* a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, or a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of plate mail to chain mail, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
+* a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, and a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of plate mail to chain mail, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random [[cloak]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|157|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of oilskin cloak to cloak of displacement, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|454-L474|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|286|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random [[helm]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|159|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of elven leather helm to helm of telepathy, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|339-L363|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|287|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 * a pair of [[gauntlets of power]] if their weapon is a war hammer, and otherwise a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[gloves]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|289|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of leather gloves to gauntlets of dexterity, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|497-L504|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 * a {{frac|7|8}} chance of a random pair of [[boots]]{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|294|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of low boots to levitation boots, using the standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|507-L528|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 ==Strategy==

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   |align=-1
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=No (unless player is a valkyrie)
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Valkyrie
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d8, weapon 1d8
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d8 physical, weapon 1d8 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
   |size=Medium
-  |resistances=cold
+  |resistances=[[cold resistance]]
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A valkyrie|=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A valkyrie|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|female=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
- |humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|female=1|collect=1|infravisible=1}}
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2816 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2816]
 }}
-A '''valkyrie''' is a [[player monster]] corresponding to the [[valkyrie]] [[role]]. Like a player valkyrie, they have [[intrinsic]] [[cold resistance]].
+A '''valkyrie''', {{monsym|valkyrie}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The valkyrie is a [[chaotic]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Valkyrie]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]].
-== Generation ==
+A valkyrie has two weapon attacks, and possesses [[cold resistance]] like Valkyrie heroes do.
-{{main|Player monster#Generation}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Player monster valkyries are lawful by default, though they will be generated as neutral if a Valkyrie hero starts a game as neutral.}}
-Like other player monsters, valkyries are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen. No valkyries are normally found outside the [[Astral Plane]], where they may appear among the hostile player monsters generated there.<ref>{{function|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}</ref>
+==Generation==
-Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a valkyrie while [[confused]] will summon a number of valkyrie monsters, although they won't have their usual equipment. Using [[undead turning]] on the corpse or [[stone to flesh]] on the statue of a dead valkyrie left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster. Valkyrie corpses will also be found in the [[Valley of the Dead]]{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|97|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, and a statue of a valkyrie may appear on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1896|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment= the code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}}
+Valkyrie [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Valkyrie [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]].{{refsrc|src/sp_lev.c|1985|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=The code is very cryptic but fortunately has comments}} A Valkyrie hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named player monster statue behind instead of a named ghost and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created.
-Most valkyries encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume the form of a valkyrie.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The alignment change to player monster valkyries means that they will always be generated as peaceful to lawful heroes and neutral Valkyries&mdash;in practice, this primarily applies to [[reverse genocide]] of valkyrie player monsters or reviving their corpses and statues outside of the [[Astral Plane]].}}
-===Equipment===
+===Inventory===
-{{main|Player monster#Equipment}}
+Valkyries always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[war hammer]] ({{frac|2}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|4}} chance), or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|4}} chance):{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|240|nethack=3.6.7}} the [[enchantment]] ranges from a random value between +4 and +8 if the monster is generated on the [[Astral Plane]], and otherwise ranges from a random value between +0 and +3;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|265|nethack=3.6.7}} if generated on the Astral Plane, the weapon has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into any applicable [[artifact]];{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}} and finally, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the weapon(s) being [[erosion]]-proofed, and a {{frac|2}} chance (effectively {{frac|3}} total) of the weapon(s) being [[greased]] if they are not erosion-proofed.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|266|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|268|nethack=3.6.7}}
-A valkyrie on the Astral Plane will carry either a [[war hammer]] (50%), a [[long sword]] (25%) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon (25%).  The [[weapon]]'s [[enchantment]] will be random between +4 and +8, and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each. There is a 50% chance that the weapon will be made into an [[artifact]] of the same type, if possible.
+Valkyries generated on the Astral Plane will have the following [[armor]]:
-Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, valkyries will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, as well as a randomly generated [[ascension kit]] containing various other pieces of [[armor]] (as well as a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and other items). The ascension kit of a valkyrie only has a 50% chance of containing [[dragon scale mail]]; the other 50% of the time, it will contain some other body armor.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+* a {{frac|2}} chance of a random [[suit]] of armor, or a random color of [[dragon scale mail]] otherwise;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|156|nethack=3.6.7|comment=DSM is chosen from all available colors with equal probability of each{{refsrc|src/objects.c|378-L389|nethack=3.6.7}}}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|nethack=3.6.7|comment=chosen from range of plate mail to chain mail, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|407-L422|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
-== History ==
+==Strategy==
-All player monster valkyries are chaotic, unlike player valkyries, which can be lawful or neutral; prior to [[NetHack 3.1.0]], player valkyries could be chaotic.
+Like other player monsters on the Astral Plane, valkyries have a chance of generating with a long sword that is turned into [[Vorpal Blade]] if it has not yet generated, which can result in an unexpected and [[YASD|unceremonious]] end to your run.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|By default, player monster valkyries are now lawful, but will be neutral if a player valkyrie starts out as neutral.}}
+==History==
-== References ==
+==Messages==
 <references/>
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Player monsters]]