Wizard (player monster) - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update attacks

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Umbire the Phantom: citations + SLASH'EM

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Umbire the Phantom: correction

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Umbire the Phantom: ...in which I realize the monk/master mind flayer blunder works entirely because you don't need confusion to accidentally self-geno

2025-02-04T19:44:53Z

...in which I realize the monk/master mind flayer blunder works entirely because you don't need confusion to accidentally self-geno

Umbire the Phantom: forgot to clip that citation, wordsmith accordingly

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forgot to clip that citation, wordsmith accordingly

Umbire the Phantom: ...starting with the armor thing here

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...starting with the armor thing here

Umbire the Phantom: and that's all 13 - now to wind back through them in reverse order and correct

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and that's all 13 - now to wind back through them in reverse order and correct

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Actual-nh: /* Equipment */ Grammar/style

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‎Equipment: Grammar/style

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Wizard
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical, [[Monster spell|spell-casting]] 0d0 mage
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400

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 A peaceful wizard named Newt is generated asleep on the [[Wizard quest]] goal level, where he is one of the prisoners placed within the [[Dark One]]'s dungeon at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Wizard.des|369|nethack=3.6.7}} An [[apprentice]] can [[grow up]] into a wizard.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1013|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Wizard [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Wizard [[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 Wizard 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.
+Wizard [[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}} Wizard [[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 Wizard 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.
 ===Inventory===
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 ==Messages==
 {{main|Player monster#Messages}}
 ==References==

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 A wizard is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] 1-3 random [[offensive item]]s, 1-3 random [[defensive item]]s, and 1-3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s, and is eligible for the normal chance of an item of each type.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|309|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|312|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|315|nethack=3.6.7}} If generated on the Astral Plane, they are also given a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], 0-999 [[gold piece]]s, 0-9 random items, a {{frac|15}} chance of a [[luckstone]], a {{frac|30}} chance of a [[loadstone]] if they are not given a luckstone, and some valuable [[gem]]s.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|149|nethack=3.6.7|comment=per a comment above this line: "that's why they are "stuck" in the endgame :-)"}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|282|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>special</tt> boolean is true for Astral Plane generation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|283|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|299|nethack=3.6.7|comment={{frac|3}} chance of 0-15 gems or 0-2 gems otherwise}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|304|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|305|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Wizards always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[quarterstaff]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), an [[athame]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|8}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|8}} 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|246|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]], with [[Magicbane]] being given an enchantment from +0 to +3 if created this way;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|277|nethack=3.6.7|comment="mplayers knew better than to overenchant Magicbane"}} 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}}
+Wizards always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[quarterstaff]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), an [[athame]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|8}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|8}} 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|246|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]], with [[Magicbane]] being given an enchantment from +0 to +4 if created this way;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|277|nethack=3.6.7|comment="mplayers knew better than to overenchant Magicbane"}} 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}}
 Wizards generated on the Astral Plane will have the following non-[[shield]] [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|255|nethack=3.6.7|comment=no shield for Wizards}}

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Wizards are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Wizard 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}}
+Wizards are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Wizard 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}}
 A peaceful wizard named Newt is generated asleep on the [[Wizard quest]] goal level, where he is one of the prisoners placed within the [[Dark One]]'s dungeon at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Wizard.des|369|nethack=3.6.7}} An [[apprentice]] can [[grow up]] into a wizard.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1013|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster#Locations}}
-Wizards are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Wizard 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}}
+Wizards are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral 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 Wizard 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}}
 A peaceful wizard named Newt is generated asleep on the [[Wizard quest]] goal level, where he is one of the prisoners placed within the [[Dark One]]'s dungeon at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Wizard.des|369|nethack=3.6.7}} An [[apprentice]] can [[grow up]] into a wizard.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1013|version=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=0
   |frequency=0
-  |genocidable=No (unless player is a wizard)
+  |genocidable=Only if [[hero]] is a Wizard
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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   |resistances=None
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |attributes={{attributes|A wizard|=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A wizard|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravisible=1}}
- |humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravisible=1}}
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2823 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2823]
 }}
-== Generation ==
+A '''wizard''', {{monsym|wizard}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The wizard is a [[neutral]] [[player monster]] corresponding to a [[Wizard]] [[hero]], and will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]]. Wizards will seek out [[magical item]]s to pick up in addition to other objects.
-{{main|Player monster#Generation}}
+A wizard has a single weapon attack.
-Like other player monsters, wizards are never randomly generated and are thus rarely seen. [[Apprentice]]s can [[grow up]] into wizards; unlike apprentices, wizard player monsters are not actually capable of [[Monster spell|spellcasting]].
+==Generation==
-The hostile player monsters on the [[Astral Plane]] may include one or more wizards.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|create_mplayers|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} Reading a cursed [[scroll of genocide]] as a wizard while [[confused]] will summon a number of wizard 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 wizard left on a [[bones level]] will revive the corpse or statue as a player monster. Wizard corpses will also be found in the [[Valley of the Dead]],{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|99|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and a statue of a wizard 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}} A peaceful wizard named Newt also appears on the final level of the [[wizard quest]].{{refsrc|dat/Wizard.des|369|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
+A peaceful wizard named Newt is generated asleep on the [[Wizard quest]] goal level, where he is one of the prisoners placed within the [[Dark One]]'s dungeon at level creation.{{refsrc|dat/Wizard.des|369|nethack=3.6.7}} An [[apprentice]] can [[grow up]] into a wizard.{{refsrc|src/mondata.c|1013|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Most wizards encountered in the main dungeon will turn out to be [[doppelganger]]s, which may temporarily assume the form of a wizard.
+Wizard [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]].{{refsrc|dat/gehennom.des|75|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Wizard [[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 Wizard 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.
-===Equipment===
+===Inventory===
-{{main|Player monster#Equipment}}
+Wizards always generate with a [[weapon]], which can be a [[quarterstaff]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), an [[athame]] ({{frac|3|8}} chance), a [[long sword]] ({{frac|8}} chance) or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon ({{frac|8}} 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|246|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]], with [[Magicbane]] being given an enchantment from +0 to +3 if created this way;{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|270|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|277|nethack=3.6.7|comment="mplayers knew better than to overenchant Magicbane"}} 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 normally generated (i.e. not revived or reverse-genocided) wizard will carry one of the following [[weapon]]s:
+Wizards generated on the Astral Plane will have the following non-[[shield]] [[armor]]:{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|255|nethack=3.6.7|comment=no shield for Wizards}}
-* a [[quarterstaff]] or an [[athame]] with 37.5% probability each
+* a {{frac|2}} chance of either [[black dragon scale mail]] or [[silver dragon scale mail]] with equal probability, 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|248|nethack=3.6.7|name="wizarmor"|comment=cloak of MR is accompanied by either black or silver DSM}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|285|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* a [[long sword]] or a randomly chosen [[melee]] weapon with 12.5% probability each
+* a {{frac|2}} chance of a [[cloak of magic resistance]], and otherwise 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}}<ref name="wizarmor"/>
-The weapon's [[enchantment]] will be random between +0 and +3 (or between +4 and +8 if on Astral), and it will be either [[erodeproof]] or [[greased]] (but not both) with 33.3% probability each.
+==Strategy==
-Like other player monsters, wizards will also be equipped with [[d notation|1d3]] random [[offensive item]]s, 1d3 random [[defensive item]]s and 1d3 random [[miscellaneous item]]s.
+==History==
-Wizards on the Astral Plane will also receive a randomly generated [[ascension kit]] containing [[dragon scale mail]] and various other pieces of [[armor]] (as well as a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], some [[gold]] and other items), and will have a 50% chance of having their weapon made into an [[artifact]] of the same type (if possible). If this results in them receiving [[Magicbane]], its enchantment will be reduced to between +1 and +4 (since Magicbane is supposed to be less effective if overenchanted). Unlike other player monsters on the Astral, wizards will never have a [[shield]], and they have a 50% chance of having either black or silver dragon scale mail with a [[cloak of magic resistance]] (instead of random DSM with a random cloak), and a 75% chance of having a [[helm of brilliance]] instead of a random helmet.{{reffunc|mplayer.c|mk_mplayer|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
+==Messages==
 ==References==
 <references/>
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Player monsters]]

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 ==External links==
-* [http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~pgp/nh/moninvent-343.txt Monsters' Equipment Spoiler by Boudewijn Waijers, Topi Linkala, and Philip Potter]
+https://web.archive.org/web/20150401145353/http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~pgp/nh/moninvent-343.txt Monsters' Equipment by Boudewijn Waijers, Topi Linkala, and Philip Potter
 {{nethack-361}}
 [[Category:Player monsters]]