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| − | A '''bell''' is a [[musical instrument]]. It does not play notes; its function is to ring. Bells are often found on [[grave]]s reading "Saved by the bell!"{{refsrc| | + | A '''bell''' is a [[musical instrument]]. It does not play notes; its function is to ring. |
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| + | == Generation == | ||
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| + | Bells are often found on [[grave]]s reading "Saved by the bell!"{{refsrc|mklev.c|1394}} All bells are generated uncursed. | ||
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| + | Unlike [[horn]]s, [[harp]]s, and [[flute]]s, there are no randomly-generated magical bells. The only magical bell in the game is the [[Bell of Opening]], which has the distinct appearance of "''silver bell''". | ||
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| + | == Effects == | ||
Ringing a blessed or uncursed bell wakes [[monster]]s and calls [[pet]]s. A cursed bell, however, has a 1/4 chance of summoning a [[nymph]] (she won't be carrying any items), assuming none of the nymphs are [[genocide]]d or [[extinct]]. If a nymph is summoned, the bell has a 7% chance of breaking (the [[Bell of Opening]] never breaks). If the bell doesn't break, then with equal probability: | Ringing a blessed or uncursed bell wakes [[monster]]s and calls [[pet]]s. A cursed bell, however, has a 1/4 chance of summoning a [[nymph]] (she won't be carrying any items), assuming none of the nymphs are [[genocide]]d or [[extinct]]. If a nymph is summoned, the bell has a 7% chance of breaking (the [[Bell of Opening]] never breaks). If the bell doesn't break, then with equal probability: | ||
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* there may be no effect; | * there may be no effect; | ||
* the summoned nymph may be fast; or | * the summoned nymph may be fast; or | ||
| − | * the player will be paralysed for 2 turns.{{refsrc| | + | * the player will be paralysed for 2 turns.{{refsrc|apply.c|771}} |
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| + | == Strategy == | ||
Bells have very little use in most games, and they are quite heavy, so they are rarely worth keeping. | Bells have very little use in most games, and they are quite heavy, so they are rarely worth keeping. | ||
| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | * [[tin whistle]]s can also wake monsters and call pets | ||
| − | + | == References == | |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
{{nethack-343}} | {{nethack-343}} | ||
[[Category:Musical instruments]] | [[Category:Musical instruments]] | ||
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| Name | bell |
| Appearance | bell |
| Base price | 50 zm |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | copper |
| Monster use | Will not be used by monsters. |
A bell is a musical instrument. It does not play notes; its function is to ring.
Generation
Bells are often found on graves reading "Saved by the bell!"[1] All bells are generated uncursed.
Unlike horns, harps, and flutes, there are no randomly-generated magical bells. The only magical bell in the game is the Bell of Opening, which has the distinct appearance of "silver bell".
Effects
Ringing a blessed or uncursed bell wakes monsters and calls pets. A cursed bell, however, has a 1/4 chance of summoning a nymph (she won't be carrying any items), assuming none of the nymphs are genocided or extinct. If a nymph is summoned, the bell has a 7% chance of breaking (the Bell of Opening never breaks). If the bell doesn't break, then with equal probability:
- there may be no effect;
- the summoned nymph may be fast; or
- the player will be paralysed for 2 turns.[2]
Strategy
Bells have very little use in most games, and they are quite heavy, so they are rarely worth keeping.
See also
- tin whistles can also wake monsters and call pets
References
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