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Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ evil

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‎Variants: evil

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ slash'em

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‎Variants: slash'em

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ copyedit

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‎Strategy: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: touch-up

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touch-up

Umbire the Phantom: lede

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lede

Umbire the Phantom: *dnh

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*dnh

Umbire the Phantom: temp

2025-03-17T23:37:33Z

temp

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ move messages since they're not unique in variants

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‎Messages: move messages since they're not unique in variants

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit pass

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copyedit pass

Umbire the Phantom: lede, origin

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lede, origin

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	Worn boots that have the [[randomized appearance]] of [[jungle boots]] grant immunity to wounded legs from the sting attacks of xans.		Worn boots that have the [[randomized appearance]] of [[jungle boots]] grant immunity to wounded legs from the sting attacks of xans.
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		+	===EvilHack===
		+	In [[EvilHack]], xans are targeted for [[grudge]]s by [[bat]]s, [[giant bat]]s, [[vampire bat]]s, and insect-eating [[Arachnid or centipede\|arachnids and centipedes]].

	==Encyclopedia entry==		==Encyclopedia entry==

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	Variants based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions may not account for the xan's inability to sting mounted or airborne targets, and may give the sting attack to additional monsters besides the xan.		Variants based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions may not account for the xan's inability to sting mounted or airborne targets, and may give the sting attack to additional monsters besides the xan.
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		+	===SLASH'EM===
		+	In [[SLASH'EM]], the xan is the only mythical insect that does not [[Hits creatures as +x weapon\|hit as an enchanted weapon]].

	===dNetHack===		===dNetHack===

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 ==Strategy==
-Though it lacks any [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], the xan's low [[AC]] can make it difficult to hit for some characters and pets, but its low damage output prevents it from being too large of a threat. Its sting can still slow you down, however - having 100 [[aum]] of carrying capacity available can alleviate this.
+Though it lacks any [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], the xan's low [[AC]] can make it difficult to hit for some mid-game heroes and pets, and its sting can slow down heroes due to wounding their legs. Having 100 [[aum]] of carrying capacity available can partly alleviate this, and the sting's low damage prevents the xan from being much more of a threat than it is an annoyance.
 ==History==

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 The xan first appears 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 and [[levitation]] each prevent 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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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the xan is small instead of tiny and lacks flight.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the xan is small in size instead of tiny, and lacks flight.
 Worn boots that have the [[randomized appearance]] of [[jungle boots]] grant immunity to wounded legs from the sting attacks of xans.

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 A '''xan''', {{monsym|xan}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Xans are a type of [[mythical insect]] that are capable of [[flight]] and can be seen via [[infravision]].
-A xan has a unique sting attack that targets the [[hero]]'s legs (or the [[steed]]'s legs if riding) and [[Wounded legs|wounds them]] for several turns if the attack 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}}&mdash;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]], and deals ordinary physical damage against monsters with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}{{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}} Xans possess [[poison resistance]].
+A xan has a unique sting attack that targets the [[hero]]'s legs (or the [[steed]]'s legs if riding) and [[Wounded legs|wounds them]] if the attack hits, with the duration dependent on the hero's [[dexterity]] stat, and also [[abuse]]s their [[strength]] and dexterity{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1235|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=wounded legs from monster attack}}&mdash;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]], and deals ordinary physical damage against monsters with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}{{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}} Xans possess [[poison resistance]].
 A xan [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating its corpse or [[tin]] has a {{frac|7|15}} chance (46%) of granting poison resistance.

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 ==Variants==
-In variants that incorporate the [[Convict]] role, a xan is generated at level creation on the upper filler levels of the [[Convict quest]].
+In [[variant]]s of ''NetHack'' that incorporate the [[Convict]] role, a xan is generated at level creation on the upper filler levels of the [[Convict quest]].<!--split across variant articles and double-check - don't take for granted that everything leaves the quest unaltered-->
 Variants based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions may not account for the xan's inability to sting mounted or airborne targets, and may give the sting attack to additional monsters besides the xan.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], the xan no longer has flight.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the xan is small instead of tiny and lacks flight.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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   |frequency=3
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Sting 1d4 scratching, targets legs
+  |attacks=Sting 1d4 [[wounded legs]]
-  |resistances conveyed=poison (47%)
+  |resistances conveyed=[[poison resistance]] (47%)
-  |resistances=poison
+  |resistances=[[poison resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|A xan|fly=1|animal=1|nohands=1|pois=1|hostile=1|infravisible=1}}
   |size=Tiny
   |nutr=300
   |weight=300
-  |reference=[[monst.c#line943]]
+  |reference=[[monst.c#line947]]
 }}
 A '''xan''', {{monsym|xan}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Xans are a type of [[mythical insect]] that are capable of [[flight]] and can be seen via [[infravision]].

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 ==Messages==
-{{message|<The xan> pricks your <right/left> <leg>!|A xan stung your legs and wounded them.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1232|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
+{{main|Wounded legs#Messages}}
 ==Variants==

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   |reference=[[monst.c#line943]]
 }}
-A '''xan''', {{monsym|xan}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Xans are a type of [[mythical insect]] that are capable of [[flight]] and have [[poison resistance]]. They possess a unique sting attack that targets your legs: if the attack hits, it [[Wounded legs|wounds them]] for several turns based on your [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.
+A '''xan''', {{monsym|xan}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Xans are a type of [[mythical insect]] that are capable of [[flight]] and can be seen via [[infravision]].
-A xan [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to eat, but eating its corpse or [[tin]] has a 47% chance of conveying poison resistance.
+A xan has a unique sting attack that targets the [[hero]]'s legs (or the [[steed]]'s legs if riding) and [[Wounded legs|wounds them]] for several turns if the attack 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}}&mdash;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]], and deals ordinary physical damage against monsters with the exception of a steed that the hero is riding.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1213|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="nuz"|comment=cancelled xan}}{{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}} Xans possess [[poison resistance]].
 ==Generation==
-Xans are always generated hostile, and may be created by a spellcasting monster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
+Randomly generated xans are always created hostile.
 The [[Wizard of Yendor]] may create a clone of himself in the guise of a xan via the [[Double Trouble]] monster spell.{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|51|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
 Though it lacks any [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], the xan's low [[AC]] can make it difficult to hit for some characters and pets, but its low damage output prevents it from being too large of a threat. Its sting can still slow you down, however - having 100 [[aum]] of carrying capacity available can alleviate this.
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 The xan first appears in [[Hack 1.0]].
-In [[NetHack 3.6.2]] and earlier versions, including variants based on these versions, [[riding]], flying, or [[levitation]] would prevent a xan from wounding your legs, despite xans possessing flight; this was fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.3]] via {{commit|564dcd657600f4e3f4cfa55f1a6cdee6005c4234|commit 564dcd6}}.
+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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 A '''xan''', {{monsym|xan}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. Xans are a type of [[mythical insect]] that are capable of [[flight]] and have [[poison resistance]]. They possess a unique sting attack that targets your legs: if the attack hits, it [[Wounded legs|wounds them]] for several turns based on your [[dexterity]] stat, and [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and dexterity.
-Xan [[corpse]]s are [[poisonous]] to eat, but eating their corpse or [[tin]] has a 47% chance of conveying poison resistance.
+A xan [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to eat, but eating its corpse or [[tin]] has a 47% chance of conveying poison resistance.
 ==Generation==
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 The xan is a creature based on a tale from the ''Popol Vuh'', a text recounting the mythology and history of the [[wikipedia:Kʼicheʼ people|Kʼicheʼ people]]. ''Popol Vuh'' is translated as "Book of the Community" or "Book of Counsel", and literally means "Book that pertains to the mat": a woven mat was used as a royal throne in ancient Kʼicheʼ society and symbolised the unity of the community; the document is one of many that survived Spanish conquest. Among its many tales are the exploits of Hunahpu and Xbalanque, known as [[Wikipedia:Maya Hero Twins|the Maya Hero Twins]].
-The Hero Twins were conceived when Xquic, one of the daughters of the Lords of the Mayan underworld [[Wikipedia:Xibalba|Xibalba]], spoke with Hun-Hunahpu's severed head: he spat upon the maiden's hand, causing them to be conceived in her womb. The twins come across the [[Wikipedia:Mesoamerican ballgame|ballgame]] equipment of Hun-Hunahpu and his brother Vucub-Hunahpu, who had disturbed the Lords of Xibalba with the noise they made playing on the court; the Lords summoned the two men to play ball in their own court, using it as a pretext to subject the pair to many treacherous trials - the duo eventually failed and were executed.
+The Hero Twins were conceived when Xquic, one of the daughters of the Lords of the Mayan underworld [[Wikipedia:Xibalba|Xibalba]], spoke with Hun-Hunahpu's severed head: he spat upon the maiden's hand, causing them to be conceived in her womb. The twins come across the [[Wikipedia:Mesoamerican ballgame|ballgame]] equipment of Hun-Hunahpu and his brother Vucub-Hunahpu, who had disturbed the Lords of Xibalba with the noise they made playing on the court; the Lords summoned the two men to play ball in their own court, using it as a pretext to subject the pair to many treacherous trials - the duo eventually failed and were executed. The Hero Twins began to play ball in the court and once again disturbed the Lords of Xibalba, who sent summons to the boys to come to Xibalba and play in their court.
-The Hero Twins began to play ball in the court and once again disturbed the Lords of Xibalba, who sent summons to the boys to come to Xibalba and play in their court. Their grandmother, who had hidden the ballgame equipment for fear that the twins would suffer the same fate, relayed the message as indirectly as possible; despite her best efforts, the boys received the message and set off to Xibalba. Fortunately, the younger twins did not fall victim to the same tricks, and sent the mosquito - translated as "xan", as shown in the excerpt that provides the [[encyclopedia]] entry - ahead to scout for them. The mosquito stung the Lords of Xibalba to uncover the real ones and learn their names, allowing the twins to address and identify them by name when they arrived at Xibalba; from there, the twins would proceed to outwit the Lords and eventually bring about Xibalba's downfall.
+The Hero Twins' grandmother, who had initially hidden the ballgame equipment for fear that the twins would suffer the same fate, relayed the message as indirectly as possible; despite her best efforts, the boys received the message and set off to Xibalba. Fortunately, the younger twins did not fall victim to the same tricks as their father and uncle, and sent ahead the mosquito (translated as "xan", as shown in the excerpt that provides the [[encyclopedia]] entry) to scout for them. The mosquito stung everyone in the dwelling of Xibalba to uncover the Lords and learn their names, allowing the twins to address and identify them by name when they arrived at Xibalba; from there, the twins would proceed to outwit the Lords and eventually bring about Xibalba's downfall.
 ==Messages==