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==Effects==
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An '''amulet of ESP''' is a type of [[amulet]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
  
An '''amulet of ESP''' grants [[extrinsic telepathy]] when worn, which will show all monsters with minds within a 10x10 grid, and all such monsters on the level when [[blindness|blind]].
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[[The Eye of the Aethiopica]] is an [[artifact]] amulet of ESP.
  
If you polymorph into a [[metallivore]] and eat the amulet, it will instead grant [[intrinsic telepathy]]. This takes effect only when you are [[blind]], and shows all monsters with minds on the whole level.
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==Generation==
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The amulet of ESP is the most common amulet on average, making up 17.5% of all randomly-generated amulets.
  
ESP is an abbreviation for Extra-Sensory Perception; that is, perception not gained through the five traditionally-attested senses: hearing, feeling, sight, taste and smell.
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==Description==
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While worn, an amulet of ESP grants extrinsic [[telepathy]], allowing you to see all non-[[mindless]] monsters within a radius of 8 squares around you; while [[blind]], you can also see all non-mindless monsters on the level. [[Eating jewelry|Eating the amulet]] has a {{frac|5}} chance of giving you intrinsic telepathy.
  
==Identification==
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==Strategy==
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As one of two non-artifact sources of extrinsic telepathy, the amulet of ESP is one of the better amulets early on, and does not impact spellcasting like the [[helm of telepathy]], making it more ideal for casting-focused players. In the later game, it is often replaced by the [[amulet of reflection]] or [[amulet of life saving]]; several roles have [[quest artifact]]s that provide extrinsic telepathy and can render the amulet redundant.
  
This amulet can be identified easily with the [[far look]] command. If you notice a monster that you wouldn't ordinarily be able to see (e.g. on the other side of a wall), far look will tell you whether you are seeing it because of telepathy. If so, and you have no other source of extrinsic telepathy, it must be coming from the amulet.
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===Identification===
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The amulet of ESP is one of the more straightforward amulets to informally identify, as you can use {{kbd|;}} to [[far look]] and select a monster that you shouldn't be able to see, e.g. a [[pet]] behind a closed door, with {{kbd|.}} - the output will tell you whether you are seeing it because of telepathy, and if you have no other source, it must be coming from the amulet.
  
==Generation==
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==History==
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The amulet of ESP is introduced with most of the other amulets in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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==Variants==
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===NetHack: The Next Generation===
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In [[NetHack: The Next Generation]], the home floor of the [[Geek quest]] has an amulet of ESP along with a blindfold for the purpose of viewing the text artwork created using monsters that are locked in place.
  
With a chance of an amulet of ESP being generated at 17.5%, this is the most commonly generated amulet, and one of the best: telepathy while non-blind provides excellent early warning of approaching monsters.
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===SLASH'EM===
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Among the [[Defunct features (SLASH'EM)|defunct features]] in the data of [[SLASH'EM]] is [[The Medallion of Shifters]], an artifact amulet of ESP that acted as the quest artifact for [[Doppelganger (starting race)|Doppelgangers]] before starting races and roles were made distinct in subsequent versions.
  
==See also==
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===UnNetHack===
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In [[UnNetHack]], one of the three possible prize amulets that can be claimed after clearing [[Sokoban (UnNetHack)|Sokoban]] is an amulet of ESP.
  
* [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], an artifact amulet of ESP
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===SlashTHEM===
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[[SlashTHEM]] adds the Geek role and its quest branch from NetHack: The Next Generation, and retains the defunct Medallion of Shifters along with much of the defunct features from SLASH'EM.
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 31 January 2024

" Circular amulet.png
Name amulet of ESP
Appearance random
Base price 150 zm
Weight 20

An amulet of ESP is a type of amulet that appears in NetHack.

The Eye of the Aethiopica is an artifact amulet of ESP.

Generation

The amulet of ESP is the most common amulet on average, making up 17.5% of all randomly-generated amulets.

Description

While worn, an amulet of ESP grants extrinsic telepathy, allowing you to see all non-mindless monsters within a radius of 8 squares around you; while blind, you can also see all non-mindless monsters on the level. Eating the amulet has a 15 chance of giving you intrinsic telepathy.

Strategy

As one of two non-artifact sources of extrinsic telepathy, the amulet of ESP is one of the better amulets early on, and does not impact spellcasting like the helm of telepathy, making it more ideal for casting-focused players. In the later game, it is often replaced by the amulet of reflection or amulet of life saving; several roles have quest artifacts that provide extrinsic telepathy and can render the amulet redundant.

Identification

The amulet of ESP is one of the more straightforward amulets to informally identify, as you can use ; to far look and select a monster that you shouldn't be able to see, e.g. a pet behind a closed door, with . - the output will tell you whether you are seeing it because of telepathy, and if you have no other source, it must be coming from the amulet.

History

The amulet of ESP is introduced with most of the other amulets in NetHack 3.0.0.

Variants

NetHack: The Next Generation

In NetHack: The Next Generation, the home floor of the Geek quest has an amulet of ESP along with a blindfold for the purpose of viewing the text artwork created using monsters that are locked in place.

SLASH'EM

Among the defunct features in the data of SLASH'EM is The Medallion of Shifters, an artifact amulet of ESP that acted as the quest artifact for Doppelgangers before starting races and roles were made distinct in subsequent versions.

UnNetHack

In UnNetHack, one of the three possible prize amulets that can be claimed after clearing Sokoban is an amulet of ESP.

SlashTHEM

SlashTHEM adds the Geek role and its quest branch from NetHack: The Next Generation, and retains the defunct Medallion of Shifters along with much of the defunct features from SLASH'EM.