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 ==Description==
-Monsters that have ''either'' [[fire resistance]] or [[cold resistance]] (but not both simultaneously) are considered vulnerable to the opposite element, and take about 57% more damage from [[ray]]s of that element (+1d3 for each 1d6), as well as double damage from [[explosion]]s of that element.{{refsrc|src/explode.c|440|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=double damage from fire/cold explosions}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3629|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from fire rays}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3649|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from cold rays}} This is not applied to the [[hero]] even if they [[polymorph]] into such a monster.
+Monsters that have ''either'' [[fire resistance]] or [[cold resistance]] (but not both simultaneously) are considered vulnerable to the opposite element, and take about 57% more damage from [[ray]]s of that element (+1d3 for each 1d6 of cold, +7 for each 1d6 of fire) as well as taking double damage from [[explosion]]s of that element.{{refsrc|src/explode.c|440|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=double damage from fire/cold explosions}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3629|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from fire rays}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3649|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from cold rays}} This is not applied to the [[hero]] even if they [[polymorph]] into such a monster.
 ==Strategy==

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage: these are handled via their own independent flags rather than in the code of applicable elemental attacks, including fire and cold vulnerabilities, so monsters may not possess the same vulnerabilities as they do in ''NetHack''. [[Probing]], a [[stethoscope]] and [[enlightenment]] can display a monster's elemental vulnerabilities.
+In [[EvilHack]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage: these are handled via their own independent flags, rather than in the code of applicable elemental attacks&mdash;this includes fire and cold vulnerabilities, so monsters from ''NetHack'' may not possess the same vulnerabilities in EvilHack as they do in that game. [[Probing]] or applying a [[stethoscope]] can display a monster's elemental vulnerabilities, and [[enlightenment]] displays the hero's current elemental vulnerabilities.
-The [[Vulnerability (monster spell)|vulnerability]] [[monster spell]] can be used by clerical casters of at least [[Monster level|level]] 6, and causes an adjacent target monster (including you) to become more vulnerable to fire, cold, shock, or acid damage for several turns - the type of damage is chosen at random, and the spell suppresses any resistance the target has to that element for its duration. [[Kathryn the Ice Queen]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Vecna]] favor inflicting cold vulnerability with this spell, and will not inflict vulnerability to fire at all.
+The [[Vulnerability (monster spell)|vulnerability]] [[monster spell]] can be used by clerical casters of at least [[Monster level|level]] 6, and causes an adjacent target monster (including the hero) to become more vulnerable to fire, cold, shock, or acid damage for several turns - the type of damage is chosen at random, and the spell suppresses any resistance the target has to that element for its duration. [[Kathryn the Ice Queen]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Vecna]] favor inflicting cold vulnerability with this spell, and will not inflict vulnerability to fire at all.
 ===Hack'EM===

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 ==Description==
-Monsters that have ''either'' [[fire resistance]] or [[cold resistance]] (but not both simultaneously) are considered vulnerable to the opposite element, and take about 57% more damage from [[ray]]s of that element (+1d3 for each 1d6), as well as double damage from [[explosion]]s of that element.{{refsrc|src/explode.c|440|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=double damage from fire/cold explosions}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3629|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from fire rays}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3649|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from cold rays}} This is not applied to the [[player]] character, even if they [[polymorph]] into such a monster.
+Monsters that have ''either'' [[fire resistance]] or [[cold resistance]] (but not both simultaneously) are considered vulnerable to the opposite element, and take about 57% more damage from [[ray]]s of that element (+1d3 for each 1d6), as well as double damage from [[explosion]]s of that element.{{refsrc|src/explode.c|440|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=double damage from fire/cold explosions}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3629|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from fire rays}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|3649|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=extra damage from cold rays}} This is not applied to the [[hero]] even if they [[polymorph]] into such a monster.
 ==Strategy==
-Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a majority of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are vulnerable to cold, particularly the various [[M2_DEMON|demons]] in [[Gehennom]].
+Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a significant amount of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are especially vulnerable to cold, particularly the various [[M2_DEMON|demons]] in [[Gehennom]].
 ==Variants==
-Some variants expand on vulnerabilities to elemental damage, often incorporating additional weaknesses, and may introduce a means for monsters to induce vulnerability to elemental damage in your character or other monsters.
+Some variants expand on vulnerabilities to elemental damage, often incorporating additional weaknesses, and may introduce a means for monsters to induce vulnerability to elemental damage in the hero or other monsters.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage: these are handled via their own independent flags rather than in the code of applicable elemental attacks, including fire and cold vulnerabilities, so monsters may not possess the same vulnerabilities as they do in ''NetHack''.
+In [[EvilHack]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage: these are handled via their own independent flags rather than in the code of applicable elemental attacks, including fire and cold vulnerabilities, so monsters may not possess the same vulnerabilities as they do in ''NetHack''. [[Probing]], a [[stethoscope]] and [[enlightenment]] can display a monster's elemental vulnerabilities.
 The [[Vulnerability (monster spell)|vulnerability]] [[monster spell]] can be used by clerical casters of at least [[Monster level|level]] 6, and causes an adjacent target monster (including you) to become more vulnerable to fire, cold, shock, or acid damage for several turns - the type of damage is chosen at random, and the spell suppresses any resistance the target has to that element for its duration. [[Kathryn the Ice Queen]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Vecna]] favor inflicting cold vulnerability with this spell, and will not inflict vulnerability to fire at all.

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 ==Strategy==
-Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a majority of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are vulnerable to cold, particularly the [[major demon]]s, [[demon lords and princes]] in [[Gehennom]].
+Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a majority of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are vulnerable to cold, particularly the various [[M2_DEMON|demons]] in [[Gehennom]].
 ==Variants==

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 ==Strategy==
-Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasaons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a majority of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are vulnerable to cold, particularly the [[major demon]]s, [[demon lords and princes]] in [[Gehennom]].
+Elemental vulnerabilities are a significant influence on character builds and options thereof: one of the reasons [[Frost Brand]] is much preferred to [[Fire Brand]] is that a majority of late game monsters before the [[Astral Plane]] are vulnerable to cold, particularly the [[major demon]]s, [[demon lords and princes]] in [[Gehennom]].
 ==Variants==

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 {{for|the [[monster spell]] that induces vulnerability|Vulnerability (monster spell)}}
-A '''vulnerability''' is a form of [[property]] that exists in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is more emphasized in some variants of ''NetHack''.
+A '''vulnerability''' is a form of [[property]] in ''[[NetHack]]'' that signifies a weakness to certain types of damage, and is more emphasized in some variants of ''NetHack''.
 ==Description==

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 In [[EvilHack]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage: these are handled via their own independent flags rather than in the code of applicable elemental attacks, including fire and cold vulnerabilities, so monsters may not possess the same vulnerabilities as they do in ''NetHack''.
-The [[Vulnerability (monster spell)|vulnerability]] [[monster spell]] can be used by clerical casters of at least [[Monster level|level]] 6, and causes an adjacent target monster to become more vulnerable to fire, cold, shock, or acid damage for several turns - the type of damage is chosen at random, and the spell suppresses any resistance the target has to that element for its duration. [[Kathryn the Ice Queen]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Vecna]] favor inflicting cold vulnerability with this spell, and will not inflict vulnerability to fire at all.
+The [[Vulnerability (monster spell)|vulnerability]] [[monster spell]] can be used by clerical casters of at least [[Monster level|level]] 6, and causes an adjacent target monster (including you) to become more vulnerable to fire, cold, shock, or acid damage for several turns - the type of damage is chosen at random, and the spell suppresses any resistance the target has to that element for its duration. [[Kathryn the Ice Queen]], [[Asmodeus]] and [[Vecna]] favor inflicting cold vulnerability with this spell, and will not inflict vulnerability to fire at all.
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage as in EvilHack. The vulnerability monster spell is also available to clerical casters under the same conditions.
+In [[Hack'EM]], certain monsters have vulnerabilities to specific types of elemental damage as in EvilHack. The vulnerability monster spell is also available to clerical casters and functions the same.
 ==References==