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− | {{monster
| + | On [[NetHackWiki]], '''centaur''' may refer to any of the following [[monster]]s: |
− | |name=plains centaur
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− | |difficulty=6
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− | |level=4
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− | |experience=49
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− | |speed=18
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− | |AC=4
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− | |MR=0
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− | |align=0
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− | |frequency=1
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− | |genocidable=Yes
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− | |attacks=Projectile as weapon or melee weapon 1d6, Kick 1d6
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− | |weight=2500
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− | |nutr=500
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− | |size=Large
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− | |resistances=None
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− | |resistances conveyed=None
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− | |attributes={{attributes|A plains centaur|=
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− | |humanoid = 1
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− | |omnivore = 1
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− | |strong = 1
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− | |greedy = 1
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− | |collect = 1
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− | |infravisible = 1
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− | }}
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− | |reference = [[monst.c#line1152]]
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− | }}
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− | {{monster
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− | |name=forest centaur
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− | |difficulty=8
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− | |level=5
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− | |experience=64
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− | |speed=18
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− | |AC=3
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− | |MR=10
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− | |align= -1
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− | |frequency=1
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− | |genocidable=Yes
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− | |attacks=Projectile as weapon or melee weapon 1d8, Kick 1d6
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− | |weight=2550
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− | |nutr= 600
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− | |size=Large
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− | |resistances=None
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− | |resistances conveyed=None
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− | |attributes={{attributes|A forest centaur|=
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− | |humanoid = 1
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− | |omnivore = 1
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− | |strong = 1
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− | |greedy = 1
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− | |collect = 1
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− | |infravisible = 1
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− | }}
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− | |reference = [[monst.c#line1158]]
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− | }}
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− | {{monster
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− | |name=mountain centaur
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− | |difficulty=9
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− | |level=6
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− | |experience=88
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− | |speed=20
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− | |AC=2
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− | |MR=10
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− | |align= -3
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− | |frequency=1
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− | |genocidable=Yes
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− | |attacks=Projectile as weapon or melee weapon 1d10, Kick 1d6, Kick 1d6
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− | |weight=2550
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− | |nutr= 500
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− | |size=Large
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− | |resistances=None
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− | |resistances conveyed=None
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− | |attributes={{attributes|A mountain centaur|=
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− | |humanoid = 1
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− | |omnivore = 1
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− | |strong = 1
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− | |greedy = 1
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− | |collect = 1
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− | |infravisible = 1
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− | }}
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− | |reference = [[monst.c#line1165]]
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− | }}[[Centaur]] is a [[monster class]] in NetHack. Centaurs come in three varieties:
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− | * plains centaur
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− | * forest centaur
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− | * mountain centaur
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− | A centaur is a [[monster]] that is a particular cross between a [[human (monster attribute)|human]] and a [[horse]]; it has the body and legs of a horse, but where the horse's head would be, it instead has the upper body, arms, head and face of a human. Centaurs can wield [[weapon]]s and use magic items, but unlike many other [[intelligent]] monsters, centaurs can also move fast and they can [[kick]] you. Forest centaurs [[Monster_starting_inventory|are generated with]] a [[bow]] and 3-14 [[arrow]]s, the other varieties get a [[crossbow]] and 3-14 [[crossbow bolt|bolt]]s.
| + | * The {{monsymlink|plains centaur}}. |
| + | * The {{monsymlink|forest centaur}}. |
| + | * The {{monsymlink|mountain centaur}}. |
| + | * The [[Centaur (monster class)|centaur]] [[monster class]]. |
| + | * The [[Centaur (starting race)|playable centaur]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. |
| + | * The [[Centaur (monster)|centaur monster]] that appears in older versions of ''[[NetHack]]'', and also appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]] to represent playable centaurs as well as centaur [[racial monster]]s. |
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− | Thus centaurs are dangerous in [[melee]]; their rapid and repeated use of wielded weapons (or bare-handed combat) combined with kicking can quickly harm or kill your [[player|character]]. A centaur with ranged weapons may shoot you. Shoot back or send your [[pet]].
| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== |
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− | Some centaurs may start [[peaceful]], so you need not worry about each one that you encounter.
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− | == As a pet ==
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− | === Equipment ===
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− | Centaurs can use:
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− | * [[Weapon]]s
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− | * [[Shield]]s
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− | * [[Helmet]]s
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− | * [[Gloves]]
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− | * [[Amulet of life saving]]
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− | * [[Unicorn horn]]
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− | * [[Potion of gain level]]
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− | Centaurs make superb [[steed]]s; while not quite as fast as a [[unicorn]] or a [[warhorse]], a centaur is still very fast - a mountain centaur has a base speed of 20 and when zapped with a [[wand of speed monster]] is even faster than a player in speed boots. And unlike a unicorn or warhorse, a well-equipped centaur can take quite a beating, even in [[Gehennom]]. They can return quite a beating too: a centaur is the only steed that can equip a weapon, and given a powerful weapon (perhaps a throwaway artifact weapon from sacrificing) can easily match the damage dealt by a [[dragon]] or a [[jabberwock]].
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− | Centaurs are very easy to keep fed, which is of particular importance where steeds are concerned. Every time you attempt to ride a steed, its [[tameness]] is decreased by one (except for [[knight]]s). While [[ki-rin]] are sometimes regarded as the "best" steeds, they do not eat, and thus they are notoriously difficult to keep tamed for every class besides the knight. Just take care if you kill a [[shapeshifter]], unless you dismount first and dispose of the corpse, your centaur is very likely to get to the corpse first if you ride over it.
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− | Centaur cannot fly, however, so like all land based steeds take care around [[water]], and [[ice]] too for that matter - it is very easy to slip off the steed on water you've frozen and then displace your steed into the unfrozen water, drowning it. [[Polymorph trap]]s are not a problem for the centaur if the player has [[magic resistance]], this will protect the steed provided you are riding it at the time. The player's reflection will not transfer to the steed, but a centaur can equip a [[shield of reflection]].
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− | In [[SLASH'EM]], a character with an [[amulet of flying]] will cause his steed to fly as well, meaning that a mountain centaur is a viable competitor to the [[ki-rin]] for choice of steed; both can wear an amulet of [[reflection]], and a centaur can equip an artifact weapon and shield, giving it strong damage without the likelihood of going feral. Due to the nature of SLASH'EM's late game, however, be sure to keep a [[wand of undead turning]] handy as you will likely have to revive your pet centaur frequently. For this reason, they make better mounts for spellcasters with [[charm monster]] rather than relying on a scroll of taming or magic harp to re-tame.
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− | == Encyclopedia entry == | |
| {{encyclopedia|<poem> | | {{encyclopedia|<poem> |
| Of all the monsters put together by the Greek imagination | | Of all the monsters put together by the Greek imagination |
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| {{right-align|[ Mythology of all races, Vol. 1, pp. 270-271 ]}} | | {{right-align|[ Mythology of all races, Vol. 1, pp. 270-271 ]}} |
| </poem>}} | | </poem>}} |
− | {{JAH}} | + | {{nethack-367}} |
− | {{nethack-343}} | + | {{disambig}} |
− | [[Category:Monster classes]] | + | [[Category:Monsters]] |