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| − | '''Deafness''' is a status effect implemented in NetHack 3.6.0 | + | '''Deafness''' is a status effect implemented in [[NetHack 3.6.0]]. |
| − | + | The most common source of deafness is the monster-summoning effect of a [[magic trap]]; you may also end up deafened once you begin fainting from hunger. [[Apply]]ing a [[leather drum]] or an uncharged [[drum of earthquake]] will deafen you as well. | |
| − | + | In the [[Plane of Air]], being caught inside a cloud during a storm will deafen you, among other undesired effects. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Effects== |
| − | + | Being deaf will prevent you from hearing things, with several sound-related messages no longer printing and others using an alternate message. It is indicated by the word ''Deaf'' on the status line. | |
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| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| − | + | While deafness does not factor directly into any monster's attacks, most contextual messages hinting what is on your current floor will not appear, which may hinder you slightly. In addition, you will not hear any combat sounds either, which includes your pets fighting monsters or other monsters zapping wands. | |
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| + | In addition to simply going away over time, deafness is trivial enough to cure with a [[unicorn horn]]. Despite posing little threat on its own, it should be cured as soon as possible in order to avoid being surprised by monsters that they would otherwise have heard coming, e.g. a [[gelatinous cube]] eating and engulfing items. | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 17 January 2020
Deafness is a status effect implemented in NetHack 3.6.0.
The most common source of deafness is the monster-summoning effect of a magic trap; you may also end up deafened once you begin fainting from hunger. Applying a leather drum or an uncharged drum of earthquake will deafen you as well.
In the Plane of Air, being caught inside a cloud during a storm will deafen you, among other undesired effects.
Effects
Being deaf will prevent you from hearing things, with several sound-related messages no longer printing and others using an alternate message. It is indicated by the word Deaf on the status line.
Strategy
While deafness does not factor directly into any monster's attacks, most contextual messages hinting what is on your current floor will not appear, which may hinder you slightly. In addition, you will not hear any combat sounds either, which includes your pets fighting monsters or other monsters zapping wands.
In addition to simply going away over time, deafness is trivial enough to cure with a unicorn horn. Despite posing little threat on its own, it should be cured as soon as possible in order to avoid being surprised by monsters that they would otherwise have heard coming, e.g. a gelatinous cube eating and engulfing items.
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