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==Her level==
 
==Her level==
 
Aphrodite will only ever appear on the [[Special level (SLASH'EM)#Nymph level|nymph level]], which is generated 45% of the time, on level 23 or 24.  It will have a number of random {{white|n}}, including potentially [[brownie]]s, [[pixie]]s and [[quickling]]s.  Be careful if you lack [[see invisible]] that you don't run into a pixie: use [[telepathy]] to identify where they are beforehand.
 
Aphrodite will only ever appear on the [[Special level (SLASH'EM)#Nymph level|nymph level]], which is generated 45% of the time, on level 23 or 24.  It will have a number of random {{white|n}}, including potentially [[brownie]]s, [[pixie]]s and [[quickling]]s.  Be careful if you lack [[see invisible]] that you don't run into a pixie: use [[telepathy]] to identify where they are beforehand.
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In UnNetHack, her level appears significantly lower: from level 4-14. However, as UnNetHack lacks new {{white|n}} this isn't much of a concern.
  
 
There are always at least four rings on this level, which is quite often useful if you are missing a particular ring for your [[ascension kit]].
 
There are always at least four rings on this level, which is quite often useful if you are missing a particular ring for your [[ascension kit]].
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==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
Aphrodite is not actually that difficult to defeat.  She can do no more harm than a regular nymph - she is simply more likely to hit you and can take a few more hits herself.  By the time you meet her, though, you should have an attack wand or two.  Now is a good time to use them.  Even if she does steal an item, like all nymphs she will [[flee]] afterward.  Use [[telepathy]] to find her and kill her quickly before she regains her courage.
 
Aphrodite is not actually that difficult to defeat.  She can do no more harm than a regular nymph - she is simply more likely to hit you and can take a few more hits herself.  By the time you meet her, though, you should have an attack wand or two.  Now is a good time to use them.  Even if she does steal an item, like all nymphs she will [[flee]] afterward.  Use [[telepathy]] to find her and kill her quickly before she regains her courage.

Revision as of 23:06, 2 September 2013

Aphrodite is a unique monster added in SLASH'EM and UnNetHack. She is effectively a tougher to kill nymph, with the same attacks but much lower AC and more hit dice. She is also slightly faster than an unhasted player.

Her level

Aphrodite will only ever appear on the nymph level, which is generated 45% of the time, on level 23 or 24. It will have a number of random n, including potentially brownies, pixies and quicklings. Be careful if you lack see invisible that you don't run into a pixie: use telepathy to identify where they are beforehand.

In UnNetHack, her level appears significantly lower: from level 4-14. However, as UnNetHack lacks new n this isn't much of a concern.

There are always at least four rings on this level, which is quite often useful if you are missing a particular ring for your ascension kit.

Strategy

Aphrodite is not actually that difficult to defeat. She can do no more harm than a regular nymph - she is simply more likely to hit you and can take a few more hits herself. By the time you meet her, though, you should have an attack wand or two. Now is a good time to use them. Even if she does steal an item, like all nymphs she will flee afterward. Use telepathy to find her and kill her quickly before she regains her courage.