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==Effects==
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An '''amulet of change''' is a type of [[amulet]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.  
 
 
When [[put on]], the '''amulet of change''' changes the [[gender]] of the wearer and self destructs. The effect is the same regardless of [[beatitude]].
 
 
 
If you are polymorphed into a single-sex monster, your base gender will be altered but not your current one, with the exception that an incubus will change into a succubus and vice versa.
 
 
 
Putting on this amulet preserves [[polyselfless]] conduct.
 
  
 
==Generation==
 
==Generation==
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There is a 13% chance that a randomly-generated amulet will be an amulet of change. This amulet is generated [[cursed]] 90.5% of the time, uncursed 9% of the time, and blessed .5% of the time.
  
There is a 13% chance that a randomly-generated amulet will be an amulet of change. This amulet is generated cursed 90.5% of the time, uncursed 9% of the time, and blessed .5% of the time.
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==Effects==
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When you [[put on]] an amulet of change of any beatitude, it will change your [[gender]], [[auto-identify]]ing the amulet, and then disintegrate afterward. If you are polymorphed into a single-sex monster, your base form's gender will be altered, but not your current one ''unless'' you are a [[foocubus]]: a player shapeshifted into an incubus wearing an amulet of change will become a succubus, and vice versa.
  
==Identification==
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Putting on this amulet does not break [[polyselfless]] [[conduct]]. [[Eating jewelry|Eating]] the amulet will have a {{frac|5}} chance of changing your gender.
 
 
This amulet auto-identifies when worn.
 
 
 
==Messages==
 
 
 
{{message|You are suddenly very feminine/masculine!|You put on the amulet.}}
 
 
 
{{message|You don't feel like yourself.|You are polymorphed into a single-sex monster, and your character's base sex has changed.}}
 
 
 
{{message|The amulet disintegrates!|The amulet is destroyed after use.}}
 
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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Though gender tends to have limited impact on gameplay, the amulet of change has some niche uses: its most notable one is to reliably become female in order to then [[polymorph]] into a [[dragon]] or other [[oviparous]] creature to lay [[egg]]s, since there is no other way to polymorph specifically into a female version of a monster.
  
This amulet can be used to intentionally create and ascend male [[Valkyrie]]s, an otherwise improbable role/gender combination ([[polymorph]] can also change a [[Valkyrie]] to a man).
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[[Tourist]]s looking to maximize their [[spellcasting]] potential through raising their [[experience level]] and [[energy]] may want an amulet of change to make use of the incubi and succubi present on the goal level of [[Tourist quest|their quest]]. The amulet can also be used to intentionally create and ascend male [[Valkyrie]]s, a role/gender combination that is very hard to get otherwise.
  
By changing gender, a male character can become female to use [[incubi]] and vice versa. Only female characters can lay [[egg]]s when [[polymorph]]ed into egg-laying creatures.
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==History==
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The amulet of change first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
  
Changing gender has a very limited impact on gameplay, so this should not be considered a dangerous amulet to try on.
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==Messages==
 
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{{message|You are suddenly very <feminine/masculine>!|You put on an amulet of change.}}
Otherwise, this is an ideal item for [[polypiling]].
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{{message|The amulet disintegrates!|The amulet was destroyed after being worn.}}
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{{message|You don't feel like yourself.|You put on an amulet of change while polymorphed into a single-sex monster, and your character's base sex has changed.}}
  
 
{{DOD}}
 
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{{nethack-367}}
 
[[Category:Amulets|Change]]
 
[[Category:Amulets|Change]]
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 31 January 2024

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

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

Generation

There is a 13% chance that a randomly-generated amulet will be an amulet of change. This amulet is generated cursed 90.5% of the time, uncursed 9% of the time, and blessed .5% of the time.

Effects

When you put on an amulet of change of any beatitude, it will change your gender, auto-identifying the amulet, and then disintegrate afterward. If you are polymorphed into a single-sex monster, your base form's gender will be altered, but not your current one unless you are a foocubus: a player shapeshifted into an incubus wearing an amulet of change will become a succubus, and vice versa.

Putting on this amulet does not break polyselfless conduct. Eating the amulet will have a 15 chance of changing your gender.

Strategy

Though gender tends to have limited impact on gameplay, the amulet of change has some niche uses: its most notable one is to reliably become female in order to then polymorph into a dragon or other oviparous creature to lay eggs, since there is no other way to polymorph specifically into a female version of a monster.

Tourists looking to maximize their spellcasting potential through raising their experience level and energy may want an amulet of change to make use of the incubi and succubi present on the goal level of their quest. The amulet can also be used to intentionally create and ascend male Valkyries, a role/gender combination that is very hard to get otherwise.

History

The amulet of change first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.

Messages

You are suddenly very <feminine/masculine>!
You put on an amulet of change.
The amulet disintegrates!
The amulet was destroyed after being worn.
You don't feel like yourself.
You put on an amulet of change while polymorphed into a single-sex monster, and your character's base sex has changed.

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