Wounded legs - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: word choice

2026-07-20T15:05:38Z

word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Monster attacks */ tweaks

2025-08-05T11:32:22Z

‎Monster attacks: tweaks

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ detail

2025-08-05T11:30:14Z

‎Description: detail

Umbire the Phantom: touch-ups

2025-08-03T19:46:03Z

touch-ups

MrSurvivor1997: /* Monster attacks */ Why’s there no link to the Xan itself!?

2025-08-03T18:13:58Z

‎Monster attacks: Why’s there no link to the Xan itself!?

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2025-03-29T09:18:08Z

pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Monster attacks */ pothole

2025-03-20T23:34:10Z

‎Monster attacks: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ word choice

2024-11-24T08:35:39Z

‎Messages: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: variants

2024-10-22T19:35:35Z

variants

Umbire the Phantom: expand

2024-10-22T19:26:04Z

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 ==Description==
-If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their [[carrying capacity]] is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[kick]] or [[ride]]. Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}} This means that a source of [[restore ability]] cannot reverse the temporary dexterity loss.
+If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their [[carrying capacity]] is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[Kick (command)|kick]] or ride (provided they are not ''already'' riding). Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}} This means that a source of [[restore ability]] cannot reverse the temporary dexterity loss.
 A hero may also have their legs wounded by the following actions:

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 ===Monster attacks===
-The hero's legs may be wounded by the [[sting attack]] of a [[xan]], which is the only attack in the game that uses the <tt>'''AD_LEGS'''</tt> [[damage type]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} the attack causes wounded legs for around 50 turns if it hits, dependent on the hero's [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} Worn [[iron shoes]] or [[low boots]] protect the hero's legs {{frac|2|5}} of the time, and any other worn [[boots]] will protect their legs {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS versus boots}} The sting attack will always fail if the xan is [[cancelled]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}
+The hero's legs may be wounded by the [[sting attack]] of a [[xan]], which is the only attack in the game that uses the <tt>'''AD_LEGS'''</tt> [[damage type]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} the attack causes wounded legs for around 50 turns if it hits, dependent on the hero's dexterity stat, and also [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} Worn [[iron shoes]] or [[low boots]] protect the hero's legs from the attack {{frac|2|5}} of the time, and any other worn [[boots]] will protect their legs {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>AD_LEGS</tt> versus boots}} The sting attack will always fail if the xan is [[cancelled]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}
-The sting attack deals ordinary physical damage against monsters, with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding as mentioned previously.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|961|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS in MvM combat}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1657|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS from hero versus monsters}}
+The sting attack deals ordinary physical damage against monsters, with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding as mentioned previously.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|961|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>AD_LEGS</tt> in MvM combat}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1657|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>AD_LEGS</tt> from hero versus monsters}}
 ==History==

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 ==Description==
-If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their [[carrying capacity]] is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[kick]] or [[ride]]. Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}}
+If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their [[carrying capacity]] is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[kick]] or [[ride]]. Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}} This means that a source of [[restore ability]] cannot reverse the temporary dexterity loss.
 A hero may also have their legs wounded by the following actions:

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 '''Wounded legs''' is a temporary [[intrinsic]] [[property]] that occurs in ''[[NetHack]]'' and impairs the ability of the [[hero]] to carry items or use their legs for other purposes.
 ==Description==
-If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their carrying capacity is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[kick]] or [[ride]]. Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}}
+If the hero has wounded legs, their [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one, they [[abuse]] dexterity every five turns, and their [[carrying capacity]] is reduced by 100 [[aum]]; a hero that is [[riding]] can potentially have their steed's legs wounded, applying the same penalties.<!--hackiness of the implementation means there's bugs with this, test more thoroughly--> While the hero has wounded legs, they also cannot [[jump]], [[kick]] or [[ride]]. Wounded legs are always temporary, and the above penalties are reversed once the status expires or is lifted.{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.7}}
 A hero may also have their legs wounded by the following actions:
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 * Eating a blessed or uncursed [[lump of royal jelly]]{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2230|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Quaffing a blessed or uncursed [[potion of speed]]{{refsrc|src/potion.c|938|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* [[Prayer]], where the hero's [[god]] considers it a minor problem{{refsrc|src/pray.c|259|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/pray.c|551|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* Successful [[prayer]], with wounded legs considered a minor [[trouble]] by the hero's [[deity]]{{refsrc|src/pray.c|259|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/pray.c|551|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Sitting on a [[throne]] and receiving the HP restoration effect{{refsrc|src/sit.c|192|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 The hero's legs may be wounded by the [[sting attack]] of a [[xan]], which is the only attack in the game that uses the <tt>'''AD_LEGS'''</tt> [[damage type]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} the attack causes wounded legs for around 50 turns if it hits, dependent on the hero's [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} Worn [[iron shoes]] or [[low boots]] protect the hero's legs {{frac|2|5}} of the time, and any other worn [[boots]] will protect their legs {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS versus boots}} The sting attack will always fail if the xan is [[cancelled]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}
-The sting attack deals ordinary physical damage against monsters, with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|961|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS in MvM combat}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1657|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS from hero versus monsters}}
+The sting attack deals ordinary physical damage against monsters, with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding as mentioned previously.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|961|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS in MvM combat}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1657|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS from hero versus monsters}}
 ==History==

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 ===Monster attacks===
-The hero's legs may be wounded by the [[sting attack]] of a xan, which is the only attack in the game that uses the <tt>'''AD_LEGS'''</tt> [[damage type]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} the attack causes wounded legs for around 50 turns if it hits, dependent on the hero's [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} Worn [[iron shoes]] or [[low boots]] protect the hero's legs {{frac|2|5}} of the time, and any other worn [[boots]] will protect their legs {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS versus boots}} The sting attack will always fail if the xan is [[cancelled]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}
+The hero's legs may be wounded by the [[sting attack]] of a [[xan]], which is the only attack in the game that uses the <tt>'''AD_LEGS'''</tt> [[damage type]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} the attack causes wounded legs for around 50 turns if it hits, dependent on the hero's [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}} Worn [[iron shoes]] or [[low boots]] protect the hero's legs {{frac|2|5}} of the time, and any other worn [[boots]] will protect their legs {{frac|4|5}} of the time.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1218|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS versus boots}} The sting attack will always fail if the xan is [[cancelled]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}
 The sting attack deals ordinary physical damage against monsters, with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|961|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS in MvM combat}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1657|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=AD_LEGS from hero versus monsters}}

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 Wounded legs as a status debuts alongside the xan in [[Hack 1.0]].
-In [[NetHack 3.6.2]] and some earlier versions, including variants based on these versions, riding, flying, or [[levitation]] prevents a xan from wounding the hero's legs, despite xans possessing flight. This is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.3]] via {{commit|564dcd657600f4e3f4cfa55f1a6cdee6005c4234}}.
+In [[NetHack 3.6.2]] and some earlier versions, including variants based on these versions, riding, [[flying]] or [[levitation]] prevents a xan from wounding the hero's legs, despite xans possessing flight. This is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.3]] via {{commit|564dcd657600f4e3f4cfa55f1a6cdee6005c4234}}.
 ==Messages==

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 {{message|<The monster> nuzzles against your <right/left> leg!|A xan or other monster tried to sting your legs, but failed due to being cancelled.<ref name="nuz"/>}}
-{{message|<The xan> tries to reach your <right/left> leg!|A xan or other monster tried and failed to sting your legs while you were riding, flying or levitating; this message is still present in the code but is currently unused, since the attack routine now checks to see if the attacking monster is also flying.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1210|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
+{{message|<The monster> tries to reach your <right/left> leg!|A xan or other monster tried and failed to sting your legs while you were riding, flying or levitating; this message is still present in the code but is currently unused, since the attack routine now checks to see if the attacking monster is also flying.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1210|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
 ==Variants==

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	{{message\|<The xan> tries to reach your <right/left> leg!\|A xan or other monster tried and failed to sting your legs while you were riding, flying or levitating; this message is still present in the code but is currently unused, since the attack routine now checks to see if the attacking monster is also flying.{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|1210\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}		{{message\|<The xan> tries to reach your <right/left> leg!\|A xan or other monster tried and failed to sting your legs while you were riding, flying or levitating; this message is still present in the code but is currently unused, since the attack routine now checks to see if the attacking monster is also flying.{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|1210\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
		+
		+	==Variants==
		+	[[Variants]] of ''NetHack'' make it possible for monsters other than the xan to have a leg-wounding attack.
		+
		+	===SLASH'EM===
		+	In [[SLASH'EM]], the [[squealer]] and [[scramper]] have sting attacks that can wound legs.
		+
		+	===EvilHack===
		+	In [[EvilHack]], [[Shambling horror (EvilHack)\|shambling horrors]] can randomly generate with leg-wounding attacks.

	==References==		==References==

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-'''Wounded legs''' is a temporary [[intrinsic]] [[property]] that occurs in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is considered an undesirable status condition.
+'''Wounded legs''' is a temporary [[intrinsic]] [[property]] that occurs in ''[[NetHack]]'' and impairs the ability of the [[hero]] to carry items or use their legs for other purposes.
-When your legs are wounded, your [[dexterity]] is temporarily reduced by one and [[abuse]]d every five turns, and your carrying capacity is reduced by 100 [[aum]], likely increasing your [[encumbrance]]. While your legs are wounded, you cannot [[jump]], [[kick]], or [[ride]] anything. Leg wounds usually heal after a few turns, and your dexterity and encumbrance will both return to normal once the status expires or is lifted.
+==Description==
-Legs may be wounded by:
+A hero may also have their legs wounded by the following actions:
-* A [[xan]]'s attack (1d(60-dexterity) turns){{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* [[#Monster attacks|Being stung by a xan]] (see below)
-* Getting trapped by a [[bear trap]] ({{rn1|10|10}} turns){{refsrc|src/trap.c|1098|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Being caught in a [[bear trap]] ({{rn1|10|10}} turns){{refsrc|src/trap.c|1098|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* An exploding [[land mine]] ({{rn1|35|41}} turns){{refsrc|src/trap.c|1518|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* An exploding [[land mine]] ({{rn1|35|41}} turns){{refsrc|src/trap.c|1518|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Jumping out of a [[bear trap]] ({{rn1|1000|500}} turns){{refsrc|src/apply.c|1767|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Jumping out of a [[bear trap]] ({{rn1|1000|500}} turns){{refsrc|src/apply.c|1767|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Trying to jump when you are stuck in the floor (from being caught in [[lava]] when it solidified) ({{rn1|10|11}} turns){{refsrc|src/apply.c|1788|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Trying to jump while stuck in the floor, due to being submerged in [[lava]] that solidified ({{rn1|10|11}} turns){{refsrc|src/apply.c|1788|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* [[Fumbling]] with a [[cursed]] [[digging tool]] (6&ndash;10 turns){{refsrc|src/dig.c|286|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* [[Fumbling]] with a [[cursed]] [[digging tool]] and hitting their leg (6&ndash;10 turns){{refsrc|src/dig.c|286|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Kicking walls, objects, or empty space {{frac|3}} of the time (6&ndash;10 turns){{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1242|nethack=3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1264|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Kicking at walls, objects, or empty space {{frac|3}} of the time (6&ndash;10 turns){{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1242|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1264|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Falling off your [[steed]] ({{rn1|5|5}} more turns){{refsrc|src/steed.c|506|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Falling off a steed ({{rn1|5|5}} more turns){{refsrc|src/steed.c|506|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Dropping a [[heavy iron ball]] into a hole, trapdoor, or down [[stairs]] while caught in a [[bear trap]] ({{rn1|1000|500}} turns){{refsrc|src/ball.c|925|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Dropping a [[heavy iron ball]] into a hole, trapdoor, or down [[stairs]] while caught in a bear trap ({{rn1|1000|500}} turns){{refsrc|src/ball.c|925|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Wounded legs may be healed by:
+Wounded legs may be healed through the following methods:
-* Eating a blessed or uncursed [[lump of royal jelly]]{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2230|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Eating a blessed or uncursed [[lump of royal jelly]]{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2230|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Quaffing a blessed or uncursed [[potion of speed]]{{refsrc|src/potion.c|938|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Quaffing a blessed or uncursed [[potion of speed]]{{refsrc|src/potion.c|938|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* [[Prayer]];{{refsrc|src/pray.c|551|nethack=3.6.6}} it is considered a minor problem{{refsrc|src/pray.c|259|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* [[Prayer]], where the hero's [[god]] considers it a minor problem{{refsrc|src/pray.c|259|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/pray.c|551|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Sitting on a [[throne]] and feeling "much, much better!"{{refsrc|src/sit.c|192|nethack=3.6.6}}
+* Sitting on a [[throne]] and receiving the HP restoration effect{{refsrc|src/sit.c|192|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Waiting for legs to heal on their own{{refsrc|src/timeout.c|640|nethack=3.6.6}}
 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Properties]]