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| − | '''Haste self''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. | + | '''Haste self''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | When cast, the haste self monster spell increases the caster's speed: a monster at normal speed will become fast, and a slowed monster will return to normal speed.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|489|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Monsters will cast the spell when the | + | Haste self is a non-directed spell that can be used by any [[monster]] of at least [[Monster level|level]] 3 with the ability to cast [[mage spell]]s.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|12|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|125|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} When cast, the haste self monster spell increases the caster's speed, similar to the [[spell of haste self]] for the [[hero]]: a monster at normal speed will become fast, and a slowed monster will return to normal speed.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|489|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Monsters will cast the spell when the hero is close to them regardless of their hostility, and will not cast it if they are already at fast speed.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|787|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | The haste self spell can elevate strong casters into annoying, persistent | + | The haste self spell can elevate already-strong hostile casters into annoying, persistent or even possibly lethal threats from the increased amount of turns they will have to act against a character fighting them. |
For pet-keeping characters, spellcasting pets will apply the haste self spell when appropriate, reducing the need to spare a [[potion of speed]] or charges from a [[wand of speed monster]]. | For pet-keeping characters, spellcasting pets will apply the haste self spell when appropriate, reducing the need to spare a [[potion of speed]] or charges from a [[wand of speed monster]]. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===FIQHack=== | ||
| + | [[FIQHack]] eliminates the monster spell as part of merging the spell lists for monsters and player characters alike, and the existing spell of haste self is made directional and gives monsters temporary very fast speed as it does the hero. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 25 June 2024
Haste self is a monster spell that appears in NetHack.
Description
Haste self is a non-directed spell that can be used by any monster of at least level 3 with the ability to cast mage spells.[1][2] When cast, the haste self monster spell increases the caster's speed, similar to the spell of haste self for the hero: a monster at normal speed will become fast, and a slowed monster will return to normal speed.[3] Monsters will cast the spell when the hero is close to them regardless of their hostility, and will not cast it if they are already at fast speed.[4]
Strategy
The haste self spell can elevate already-strong hostile casters into annoying, persistent or even possibly lethal threats from the increased amount of turns they will have to act against a character fighting them.
For pet-keeping characters, spellcasting pets will apply the haste self spell when appropriate, reducing the need to spare a potion of speed or charges from a wand of speed monster.
Variants
FIQHack
FIQHack eliminates the monster spell as part of merging the spell lists for monsters and player characters alike, and the existing spell of haste self is made directional and gives monsters temporary very fast speed as it does the hero.
