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The crystal pick is a much better [[pickaxe]] that appears only in [[Sheol]]. There is one guaranteed as a reward near the end of the branch, but it might be a good candidate for a non-magical wish. It is twice as fast at digging through walls, and is the only thing that can dig through [[crystal ice wall]]s other than fire. In addition, the crystal pick is lighter than a regular pick-axe, and does impressive damage for a one-handed weapon.  
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A '''crystal pick''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in [[UnNetHack]]. It is a one-handed tool that can be used as a weapon. The crystal pick uses the [[pick-axe]] skill, and is made of [[metal]].
  
A crystal pick is made of [[metal]], not [[glass]]. Like silver polish, steak sauce, or baby powder, its name indicates its intended use rather than its composition. Crystal picks do not rust or corrode.
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==Generation==
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Crystal picks are only normally found in [[Sheol]]: on the final floor, two crystal picks are generated within the lair of the [[Executioner]], with one each in the two [[chest]]s that are directly adjacent to the chest containing a [[magic marker]].
  
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==Description==
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The crystal pick is the only pick capable of digging through [[crystal ice wall]]s (hence its name), and tunnels through walls twice as fast as any other pick.
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==Strategy==
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Crystal picks are a superior form of pick for any character, as it is inherently [[erosion]]-proofed and deals impressive damage that can outpace many other one-handed weapons - in particular, it matches the damage of a [[crysknife]] versus small monsters and surpasses them against large ones. An enchanted crystal pick might be a good candidate for a non-magical [[wish]] (i.e. from any source other than a [[wand of wishing]]).
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 11 March 2024

) File:Crystal pick.png
Name crystal pick
Appearance crystal pick
Damage vs. small 1d12
Damage vs. large 1d10
To-hit bonus +0
Weapon skill pick-axe
Size one-handed
Base price 500 zm
(+10/positive
enchant)
Weight 80
Material metal

A crystal pick is a type of tool that appears in UnNetHack. It is a one-handed tool that can be used as a weapon. The crystal pick uses the pick-axe skill, and is made of metal.

Generation

Crystal picks are only normally found in Sheol: on the final floor, two crystal picks are generated within the lair of the Executioner, with one each in the two chests that are directly adjacent to the chest containing a magic marker.

Description

The crystal pick is the only pick capable of digging through crystal ice walls (hence its name), and tunnels through walls twice as fast as any other pick.

Strategy

Crystal picks are a superior form of pick for any character, as it is inherently erosion-proofed and deals impressive damage that can outpace many other one-handed weapons - in particular, it matches the damage of a crysknife versus small monsters and surpasses them against large ones. An enchanted crystal pick might be a good candidate for a non-magical wish (i.e. from any source other than a wand of wishing).

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