Wand of speed monster - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ upgrade kit

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Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ word choice

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Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ that can just be its own sentence, actually

2025-01-03T01:10:41Z

‎dNetHack: that can just be its own sentence, actually

Umbire the Phantom: slash'em

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slash'em

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit and detailing

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Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

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potholes et. al.

Phol ende wodan: /* Description */ 3.7: peacefuls don't get angry when you zap them with this wand

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‎Description: 3.7: peacefuls don't get angry when you zap them with this wand

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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero. While its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can be stacked with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
-A wand of speed monster can be used with an [[upgrade kit]] to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing them to grant very fast speed while worn.
+A wand of speed monster can be used with an [[upgrade kit]] to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], granting very fast speed while the boots are worn.
 ===xNetHack===

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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero. While its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can be stacked with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
-A wand of speed monster can be used to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing them to grant very fast speed while worn.
+A wand of speed monster can be used with an [[upgrade kit]] to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing them to grant very fast speed while worn.
 ===xNetHack===

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 ==Description==
-[[Zapping]] the wand grants the target [[intrinsic]] [[speed]], and a [[hero]] that obtains speed from zapping themselves will also [[exercise]] [[dexterity]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2413|nethack=3.6.7}} monsters zapped with the wand can resist this effect dependent on their [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and zapping a [[peaceful]] monster will anger them. Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, which bypasses checks for MR, and will do so when the hero is close enough to them regardless of hostility. Obtaining speed from the wand or seeing another monster gain speed from it will [[auto-identify]] the wand.
+[[Zapping]] the wand in a given direction grants any targets in its path [[intrinsic]] [[speed]], uncloaking any [[mimic]]s hit by the beam.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|196|nethack=3.6.7}} A [[hero]] that obtains speed from zapping themselves will also [[exercise]] [[dexterity]], while monsters zapped with the wand can resist this effect dependent on their [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and zapping a [[peaceful]] monster will anger them.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|194|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2413|nethack=3.6.7}} Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, which bypasses checks for MR, and will do so when the hero is close enough to them regardless of hostility. Obtaining speed from the wand or seeing another monster gain speed from it will [[auto-identify]] the wand.
-[[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if the hero is not [[blind]], but does not auto-identify the wand.{{refsrc|src/engrave.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bugs"}}
+[[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if the hero is not [[blind]], but does not auto-identify the wand.{{refsrc|src/engrave.c|678|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bugs"}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|95972d714742dff9d43a64f047a4b9146e77f863}}, zapping yourself with a wand of speed monster gives {{rn1|25|50}} turns of very fast speed (as from worn [[speed boots]]), and does not give permanent intrinsic speed; monsters still get permanent speed.

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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero. While its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can be stacked with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
-A wand of speed monster can be used to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing it to grant very fast speed while worn.
+A wand of speed monster can be used to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing them to grant very fast speed while worn.
 ===xNetHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero&mdash;while its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can stack with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero. While its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can be stacked with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
 A wand of speed monster can be used to repair the speed boosters of [[Imperial elven armor|imperial elven boots]], allowing it to grant very fast speed while worn.

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], two wands of speed monster can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]], and the [[statue trap]] of an [[arch-lich]] found in the [[Lawful Quest]] contains a wand of speed monster with a single charge. This also applies to [[SlashTHEM]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], two wands of speed monster are placed in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]] at level creation, and the [[statue trap]] of an [[arch-lich]] generated in the [[Lawful Quest]] contains a wand of speed monster with a single charge. This also applies to [[SlashTHEM]].
 ===NetHack brass===

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 ==Generation==
-Randomly generated [[monster]]s may receive a wand of speed monster as a [[miscellaneous item]]: if a speed 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 a [[guard]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2031|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Wizard]]s may be given a wand of speed monster as the random wand in their starting inventory.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|164|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-[[Zap]]ping the wand at yourself or a monster gives the target(s) [[intrinsic]] [[speed]]; gaining intrinsic speed by zapping yourself also [[exercise]]s [[dexterity]].{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2413|nethack=3.6.7}} Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, and observing them doing so will [[auto-identify]] it. Monsters that you zap with this wand are capable of resisting its effect, dependent on a check against their [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance value]], and zapping a [[peaceful]] monster will anger it - this check does not occur for monsters zapping the wand at themselves.
+[[Zapping]] the wand grants the target [[intrinsic]] [[speed]], and a [[hero]] that obtains speed from zapping themselves will also [[exercise]] [[dexterity]];{{refsrc|src/zap.c|2413|nethack=3.6.7}} monsters zapped with the wand can resist this effect dependent on their [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and zapping a [[peaceful]] monster will anger them. Monsters can zap the wand at themselves, which bypasses checks for MR, and will do so when the hero is close enough to them regardless of hostility. Obtaining speed from the wand or seeing another monster gain speed from it will [[auto-identify]] the wand.
-[[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if you are not [[blind]], but does not auto-identify the wand.{{refsrc|src/engrave.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bugs"}}
+[[Engraving]] with a wand of speed monster gives a unique message if the hero is not [[blind]], but does not auto-identify the wand.{{refsrc|src/engrave.c|680|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="bugs"}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|95972d714742dff9d43a64f047a4b9146e77f863|commit 95972d7}}, zapping yourself with a wand of speed monster gives {{rn1|25|50}} turns of very fast speed (as from worn [[speed boots]]), and does not give permanent intrinsic speed; monsters still get permanent speed.
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|95972d714742dff9d43a64f047a4b9146e77f863}}, zapping yourself with a wand of speed monster gives {{rn1|25|50}} turns of very fast speed (as from worn [[speed boots]]), and does not give permanent intrinsic speed; monsters still get permanent speed.
-Peaceful monsters zapped with this wand no longer become angry since being sped up is a beneficial effect.}}
+Per {{commit|9bc6e1bee1abc5d97cda0118f9341728ddcc7ab5}}, peaceful monsters zapped with this wand no longer become angry, since being sped up is a beneficial effect.}}
 ==Strategy==
-Roles that do not gain intrinsic speed through [[experience level]]s will want the wand of speed monster to zap themselves once for the intrinsic. A few spare wands are best kept in the main inventory (ideally in a [[bag]]) for speeding up [[pet]]s and [[steed]]s, as well as restoring speed lost to delayed [[stoning]] from a [[footrice]] or the slowing attacks of [[skeleton]]s and [[shade]]s.
+Roles that do not gain intrinsic speed through [[experience level]]s will want the wand of speed monster to zap themselves once for the intrinsic. A hero should keep a few spare wands on hand (ideally in a [[bag]]) for speeding up [[pet]]s and [[steed]]s, as well as restoring speed for pets or themselves if the property is lost to delayed [[stoning]] from a [[footrice]] or the slowing attacks of [[skeleton]]s and [[shade]]s.
-Pets may resist the wand's effect like any other monster, particularly if they are a high-MR score monster like a [[vampire lord]] - you can leave the wand on the floor for such a pet to pick up, since a monster zapping itself with the wand does not check against their MR score. If zapping your pet does not generate a message, they may have resisted or else already have intrinsic speed; you can check to see if a pet has intrinsic speed by applying a [[stethoscope]]. Most spellcasting pets, including high-level ones such as [[Archon]]s, have no need for the wand due to the [[Haste self (monster spell)|haste self]] [[monster spell]], which they will apply as necessary.
+For intelligent pets with hands and a high MR score, e.g. a [[vampire lord]], you can leave the wand on the floor for them such a pet to pick up and apply to themselves, then pick it back up after they drop the wand. If zapping a pet to grant them speed, you can use a [[stethoscope]] or [[wand of probing]] to double-check if a pet already has the intrinsic, since a lack of message can mean that the pet either resisted or else already has the property. Most spellcasting pets have no need for the wand if they are high enough level to cast the [[Haste self (monster spell)|haste self]] [[monster spell]], and will apply the spell as necessary if they lose speed or are slowed.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The changes to the wand makes it more useful for you in the long term: The temporary speed can be used to escape from a dire situation, or else close in quickly on a particularly troublesome monster to kill it faster, making it a potential alternative to speed boots.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The changes to the wand makes it more useful for a hero in the long term: The temporary speed can be used to escape from a dire situation, or else close in quickly on a particularly troublesome monster to kill it faster, making it a potential alternative to speed boots.}}
 ==History==
-The wand of speed monster appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, both based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]]. It is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
+The wand of speed monster appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, which are both based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
 ==Messages==
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 ===NetHack brass===
-In [[NetHack brass]], the wand of speed monster's effects are temporary.
+In [[NetHack brass]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary intrinsic speed.<!--for the hero, for monsters, or for both?-->
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the wand instead grants temporary very fast speed when zapping yourself, and its effects on monsters are unchanged.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the wand of speed monster grants temporary very fast speed for the hero&mdash;while its effects on monsters are unchanged, and the speed it grants them is still considered the same as "extrinsic" speed from the potion or worn boots, it can stack with "intrinsic" speed granted from innate qualities of that monster type (e.g. from certain types of monster creation or reaching certain [[monster level]]s).
 ===xNetHack===
-In [[xNetHack]], the wand gives you temporary very fast speed, making the wand in general more useful. The temporary speed can be used to escape from a dire situation, or else close in quickly on a particularly troublesome monster to kill it faster. The [[potion of speed]] now grants intrinsic speed, as well as temporary very fast speed.
+In [[xNetHack]], the wand gives the hero temporary very fast speed, while its effects on monsters are unchanged. The [[potion of speed]] now grants intrinsic speed, as well as temporary very fast speed.
 ===SpliceHack===
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], you can use the #[[loot]] [[extended command]] to give a pet the wand, which they will use to give themselves intrinsic speed. This is useful for high-MR score pets without spell casting.
+In [[EvilHack]], the wand gives the hero temporary very fast speed and cures temporary [[slowing]], while its effects on monsters are unchanged.
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the wand grants you temporary very fast speed as in dNetHack and xNetHack.
+In [[Hack'EM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the wand grants temporary very fast speed for the hero as in some other variants.
 ==References==

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-The '''wand of speed monster''' is a [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
+A '''wand of speed monster''' is a type of [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
 ==Generation==
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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], [[Durin's Bane]] is generated with a wand of speed monster in its inventory.
+In [[UnNetHack]], [[Durin's Bane (UnNetHack)|Durin's Bane]] is always generated with a wand of speed monster.
 ===dNetHack===