Wand of make invisible - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ details, citations, correction

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‎Description: details, citations, correction

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ touch-up wand breaking notes

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Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ copyedit

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Umbire the Phantom: quick fixes

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Umbire the Phantom: likewise here

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ upcoming

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Umbire the Phantom: copyedit + updates + detailing

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 ==Description==
-A hero [[zapping]] the wand will render any monster it is pointed at permanently [[invisible]] (including the hero, if zapped at themselves) unless they are wearing a [[mummy wrapping]], and will [[auto-identify]] the wand{{refsrc|src/zap.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;zapping a [[mimic]] will uncloak them at the same time they become invisible, and zapping any peaceful monster will anger them. Zapping the wand downward or [[engraving]] with it will remove any engraved text on that [[square]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2965|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} engraving with the wand prints a somewhat distinct message, but does not auto-identify it. Monsters will use this wand and zap it at themselves to become invisible unless they are wearing a mummy wrapping or possess a [[gaze attack]], auto-identifying the wand and marking their position at the time of zapping with an {{white|I}}; peaceful and tame monsters will not do so if the hero cannot [[see invisible]].
+A hero [[zapping]] the wand will render any monster it is pointed at permanently [[invisible]] (including the hero, if zapped at themselves) unless that monster is wearing a [[mummy wrapping]], and will [[auto-identify]] the wand if they see the monster become invisible or zap it at themselves{{refsrc|src/zap.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382-L2404|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=breaking wand of make invis}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;zapping a [[mimic]] will uncloak them at the same time they become invisible, and zapping any peaceful monster will anger them. Zapping the wand downward or [[engraving]] with it will remove any engraved text on that [[square]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2965|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} engraving with the wand prints a somewhat distinct message, but does not auto-identify it. Monsters will use this wand and zap it at themselves to become invisible unless they are wearing a mummy wrapping or possess a [[gaze attack]], auto-identifying the wand and marking their position at the time of zapping with an {{white|I}}; peaceful and tame monsters will not do so if the hero cannot [[see invisible]].
-[[Breaking wands|Breaking the wand]] by [[applying]] it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns, with a worn mummy wrapping nullifying the invisibility in either case.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382-L2404|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=breaking wand of make invis}}
+[[Breaking wands|Breaking the wand]] by [[applying]] it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns, with a worn mummy wrapping nullifying the invisibility in either case.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2393-L2397|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=these lines only apply when breaking a wand of make invis}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, a hero zapping the wand at themselves gains {{rn1|15|31}} more turns of temporary invisibility.}}

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 A hero [[zapping]] the wand will render any monster it is pointed at permanently [[invisible]] (including the hero, if zapped at themselves) unless they are wearing a [[mummy wrapping]], and will [[auto-identify]] the wand{{refsrc|src/zap.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;zapping a [[mimic]] will uncloak them at the same time they become invisible, and zapping any peaceful monster will anger them. Zapping the wand downward or [[engraving]] with it will remove any engraved text on that [[square]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2965|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} engraving with the wand prints a somewhat distinct message, but does not auto-identify it. Monsters will use this wand and zap it at themselves to become invisible unless they are wearing a mummy wrapping or possess a [[gaze attack]], auto-identifying the wand and marking their position at the time of zapping with an {{white|I}}; peaceful and tame monsters will not do so if the hero cannot [[see invisible]].
-[[Apply]]ing the wand to break it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2393|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Breaking wands|Breaking the wand]] by [[applying]] it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns, with a worn mummy wrapping nullifying the invisibility in either case.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382-L2404|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=breaking wand of make invis}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, a hero zapping the wand at themselves gains {{rn1|15|31}} more turns of temporary invisibility.}}

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], wands of make invisible grant the hero temporary invisibility rather than permanent invisibility if they zap it at themselves. A cursed wand will instead remove invisibility from an invisible target it is zapped at, and additionally a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Aggravate|aggravating]] all monsters currently on the level, similar to a cursed [[potion of invisibility]].
+In [[EvilHack]], wands of make invisible grant the hero temporary invisibility rather than permanent invisibility if they zap it at themselves. A cursed wand will instead remove invisibility from an invisible target it is zapped at, and a hero that removes their own invisibility this way has a {{frac|2}} chance of [[aggravating]] all monsters currently on the level, similar to a cursed [[potion of invisibility]].
 All of the above also applies to [[Hack'EM]].

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 [[Floating eye]]s are ideal to zap with the wand if you do not yet have a means of preventing or avoiding its [[paralyzing]] [[passive]] gaze, which relies on your ability to see it - [[pacifist]]s in particular may want the wand to make floating eyes invisible and safe for their pet to kill. The wand can also prove useful if you need to get rid of a degraded burnt [[Elbereth]], which is usually hard to remove otherwise, and can otherwise be saved as fodder for [[polypiling]].
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|The wand's temporary invisibility makes it more ideal to use for gaining permanent invisibility and see invisible from eating stalker meat, and the wand in general is more useful for taking advantage of invisibility specifically during combat situations.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The wand's temporary invisibility makes it more ideal to use for gaining permanent invisibility and see invisible from eating stalker meat, and the wand in general is more useful for taking advantage of invisibility specifically during combat situations.}}
 ===Identification===
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 ==Messages==
-{{message|<foo> turns transparent!|You zapped a monster with a wand of make invisible.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|311|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
+{{message|<The monster> turns transparent!|You zapped a monster with a wand of make invisible.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|311|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
 {{message|You feel rather itchy under your <mummy wrapping>.|You zapped yourself with the wand, but it was absorbed by a worn mummy wrapping.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|nethack=3.6.7}}}}

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 Wands of make invisible make up {{frac|9|200}} (4.5%) of all randomly-generated wands. General [[store]]s and quality apparel and accessories shops can sell wands of make invisible.
-Randomly generated [[monster]]s may receive a wand of make invisible as a [[miscellaneous item]]: if an invisibility item is chosen for that monster's [[monster starting inventory|starting inventory]], it has a {{frac|6}} chance of receiving the wand, unless it is not hostile ''and'' [[you]] cannot currently [[see invisible]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2035|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=peaceful monsters are not generated with invisibility items unless you can see them after use}}
+Randomly generated [[monster]]s may receive a wand of make invisible as a [[miscellaneous item]]: if an invisibility item is chosen for that monster's [[monster starting inventory|starting inventory]], it has a {{frac|6}} chance of receiving the wand, unless it is not hostile ''and'' the [[hero]] cannot currently [[see invisible]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2035|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=peaceful monsters are not generated with invisibility items unless you can see them after use}}
 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] [[zapping]] the wand will render any monster it is pointed at permanently [[invisible]] (including the hero, if zapped at themselves) unless they are wearing a [[mummy wrapping]], and will [[auto-identify]] the wand{{refsrc|src/zap.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;zapping a [[mimic]] will uncloak them at the same time they become invisible, and zapping any peaceful monster will anger them. Zapping the wand downward or [[engraving]] with it will remove any engraved text on that [[square]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2965|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} engraving with the wand prints a somewhat distinct message, but does not auto-identify it. Monsters will use this wand and zap it at themselves to become invisible unless they are wearing a mummy wrapping or possess a [[gaze attack]], auto-identifying the wand and marking their position at the time of zapping with an {{white|I}}; peaceful and tame monsters will not do so if the cannot [[see invisible]].
+A hero [[zapping]] the wand will render any monster it is pointed at permanently [[invisible]] (including the hero, if zapped at themselves) unless they are wearing a [[mummy wrapping]], and will [[auto-identify]] the wand{{refsrc|src/zap.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2382|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2388|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;zapping a [[mimic]] will uncloak them at the same time they become invisible, and zapping any peaceful monster will anger them. Zapping the wand downward or [[engraving]] with it will remove any engraved text on that [[square]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2965|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} engraving with the wand prints a somewhat distinct message, but does not auto-identify it. Monsters will use this wand and zap it at themselves to become invisible unless they are wearing a mummy wrapping or possess a [[gaze attack]], auto-identifying the wand and marking their position at the time of zapping with an {{white|I}}; peaceful and tame monsters will not do so if the hero cannot [[see invisible]].
 [[Apply]]ing the wand to break it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2393|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 [[Apply]]ing the wand to break it releases a damaging magical blast that has a {{frac|10}} chance of giving the hero permanent invisibility, and otherwise makes them invisible for up to 250 more turns.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2393|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, a hero zapping the wand at themselves gains {{rn1|15|31}} turns of temporary invisibility.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, a hero zapping the wand at themselves gains {{rn1|15|31}} more turns of temporary invisibility.}}
 ==Strategy==

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 {{upcoming|3.7.0|The wand's temporary invisibility makes it more ideal to use for gaining permanent invisibility and see invisible from eating stalker meat, and the wand in general is more useful for taking advantage of invisibility specifically during combat situations.}}
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], the wand of make invisible can [[Invisible item (SLASH'EM)|make objects invisible]], simplifying the process of identifying the wand.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], the wand of make invisible can [[Invisible item|make objects invisible]], simplifying the process of identifying the wand.
-Two wands of make invisible are randomly placed in the open area of [[Grund's Stronghold]]. The [[statue trap]] of an [[arch-lich]] found in the [[Lawful Quest]] contains a wand of make invisible with a single charge. Another wand of make invisible can be found in [[The Spider Caves]].
+Two wands of make invisible are randomly placed in the open area of [[Grund's Stronghold]] at level creation. The [[statue trap]] of an [[arch-lich]] found in the [[Lawful Quest]] contains a wand of make invisible with a single charge. A wand of make invisible is always generated in [[The Spider Caves]] at level creation.
 All of the above information applies to [[SlashTHEM]].
 ===GruntHack===
-In [[GruntHack]], wands of make invisible will often be invisible themselves.
+In [[GruntHack]], wands of make invisible can make objects invisible as in SLASH'EM, and will often be invisible themselves.
 ==References==