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| + | '''Demonbane''' is an [[artifact weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is [[lawful]] for wishing purposes, and its [[base item]] type is a [[long sword]]. | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|b1a5a9c3903a0282f82787d20fd70f13196e2465}}, Demonbane's base item is a changed to a [[mace]].}} | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | A randomly generated long sword has a base {{frac|20}} chance of being made into an artifact, which has a {{frac|7}} chance of becoming Demonbane (and otherwise will be another artifact long sword) if no artifacts have already been generated. Lawful characters may receive Demonbane as a [[sacrifice gift]]. | ||
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| + | Randomly-generated [[Archon]]s are [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a long sword that has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into Demonbane if it does not already exist (and will otherwise be made into [[Sunsword]]), and other randomly-generated [[angelic being]]s created with long swords (i.e. [[Angel]]s and [[Aleax]]es) have an effective {{frac|40}} chance of being generated with Demonbane this way.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|334|comment=long swords are always made into artifacts for angelic beings that are lords}} | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of commit b1a5a9c above, Demonbane is made the guaranteed first sacrifice gift for [[Priest]]s, and the base item change means that angelic beings will no longer generate with Demonbane.}} | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Demonbane has +1d5 [[to-hit]] and deals [[double damage]] against monsters considered to be [[M2_DEMON|demons]], and blocks [[demon gating]] while wielded.{{refsrc|src/artilist.h|120|nethack=3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Wielding Demonbane prevents you from [[Bribe#Bribing in Gehennom|bribing]] demons as [[Excalibur]] does. Per commit b1a5a9c above, Demonbane can also be [[invoke]]d to banish an imp or major demon within your character's line of sight, [[level teleport]]ing them to [[Gehennom]] - invoking Demonbane while in Gehennom [[teleport]]s them elsewhere on the level. This ability does not work on a [[quest nemesis]], and [[demon lords and princes]] have a chance to resist the effect, while demons encountered in the quest have a much greater chance to resist if the nemesis is alive.}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | On paper, Demonbane is a stellar weapon choice among the [[Banes]]: demons are reasonably common from the [[Valley of the Dead]] on, and preventing them from gating makes encounters with them far easier. However, demons are also vulnerable to several other weapons, ranging from a well-enchanted [[silver saber]] to artifacts such as [[Grayswandir]] and [[Frost Brand]] - as a result, Demonbane rarely sees use among most characters. Lawful roles such as [[Archeologist]]s, [[Monk]]s and [[Priest]]s may still appreciate receiving Demonbane as their first artifact gift to unrestrict the long sword skill for [[Excalibur]]. | ||
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| + | If you are equipping a lawful, intelligent weapon-using pet and have better artifact weapons as part of your own kit, Demonbane may be a good candidate to hand off to such a pet. | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|The base item change means that lawful roles can no longer unlock the long sword skill by receiving it.}} | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Demonbane first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on these versions, it is somewhat common to wish for a [[figurine]] of an Archon to have a chance at obtaining Demonbane: monsters created from figurines in these versions generate with their starting inventory. | ||
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| + | Demonbane's ability to block demon gating is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]], and is imported from [[SporkHack]]. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===NetHack: The Next Generation=== | ||
| + | In [[NetHack: The Next Generation]], Demonbane is one of the artifacts that can be created at [[The Forge]], with a base price of 9000[[zm]]. | ||
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| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], Demonbane's +1d5 to-hit bonus is converted to a flat +5 bonus as with all artifacts, and like the Banes it has a {{frac|3|20}} chance of cancelling any major demon it hits. | ||
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| + | SLASH'EM introduces several angelic beings that are lawful and humanoid, making them eligible to generate with long swords that have an effective {{frac|40}} chance of being made into Demonbane if it has not yet generated; the [[Planetar and Solar]] are lords to their kind, and generate with long swords that are guaranteed to be made into Demonbane or Sunsword, assuming neither artifact has generated. | ||
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| + | ===SporkHack=== | ||
{{artifact weapon | {{artifact weapon | ||
|color=metal color | |color=metal color | ||
| − | |name=Demonbane | + | |name=Demonbane (SporkHack) |
|base=silver mace | |base=silver mace | ||
| + | |skill=mace | ||
|smalldmg=1d6+1 '''x2''' | |smalldmg=1d6+1 '''x2''' | ||
|largedmg=1d6 '''x2''' | |largedmg=1d6 '''x2''' | ||
|tohit='''+1d5''' | |tohit='''+1d5''' | ||
| − | |bonusversus=[[demon]]s | + | |bonusversus=[[major demon]]s |
| − | |affiliation=<ul><li>[[lawful]]</li></ul> | + | |affiliation=<ul><li>[[lawful]]</li></li>[[Priest]]</li></ul> |
| − | |whencarried=<li><ul>[[warning]] | + | |whencarried=<li><ul>[[Warned of monster type|warning versus demons]]</li></ul> |
| − | |whenwielded=<li><ul>demon | + | |whenwielded=<li><ul>prevents [[demon gating]]</li></ul> |
|cost=2500 | |cost=2500 | ||
|weight=40 | |weight=40 | ||
| − | |material= | + | |material=silver |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | In [[SporkHack]], Demonbane has its base item changed to an artifact [[silver mace]], and acts as the first sacrifice gift for Priests - it also will not appear randomly, otherwise since silver maces are not randomly generated. | |
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| + | While wielded, Demonbane grants [[Warned of monster type|warning versus demons]] and prevents demon gating from occurring. It has +1d5 to-hit like all revised SporkHack artifacts, and deals double damage to demons. | ||
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| + | ===UnNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[UnNetHack]], Demonbane grants [[Warned of monster type|warning versus demons]] while wielded. | ||
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| + | ===dNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[dNetHack]], Demonbane is changed to a silver saber. | ||
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| + | While wielded, Demonbane warns of demons and blocks their passive summoning abilities. It grants +1d10 to-hit and deals +1d20 bonus damage against demons, and has a {{frac|10}} chance of attempting to [[cancel]] any demons it hits, subject to a roll against their [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]]. Demonbane does not resist being held second to other weapons, but the character must be Expert skill in [[two-weapon]] fighting to use it in the off-hand without a −20 to-hit penalty. | ||
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| + | ===FIQHack=== | ||
| + | In [[FIQHack]], Demonbane is changed to a silver saber. It prevents demon gating while wielded as in ''NetHack'' and some other variants, and deals +1d20 bonus damage against demons. | ||
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| + | ===xNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[xNetHack]], Demonbane is an artifact mace made of [[silver]] and is the first sacrifice gift for Priests. [[Invoking]] Demonbane can banish an imp or demon in the character's line of sight, [[level teleport]]ing them to [[Gehennom]] - doing this by invoking Demonbane while in Gehennom [[teleport]]s them elsewhere on the level. This does not work against [[quest nemeses]], [[demon lords and princes]] have a chance to resist the effect, and demons encountered in the quest have a much greater chance to resist if the nemesis is alive. | ||
| − | + | ===SpliceHack=== | |
| + | In [[SpliceHack]], Demonbane is made of silver and grants additional warning of demons, and can be invoked to toggle [[flight]]. | ||
| − | + | ====Messages==== | |
| + | {{message|You sprout three pairs of angelic wings!|You invoked Demonbane, and gained the ability to fly.}} | ||
| + | {{message|Your wings vanish.|You invoked Demonbane and lost the ability to fly.}} | ||
| − | == | + | ===EvilHack=== |
| + | In [[EvilHack]], Demonbane is a [[heavy mace]] made of silver that is the first sacrifice gift for Priests. In addition to its traits in ''NetHack'', it grants warning of demons while wielded, and demons present on the level will become hostile upon your character wielding it. Like all "Bane" artifacts in EvilHack, it has a chance to instantly kill any demon it strikes. [[Infidel]]s that become [[crowned]] become demons, and cannot touch or wield Demonbane. | ||
| − | + | Demonbane can be combined with Sunsword at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] to create the [[Hammer of the Gods]]. | |
| − | + | ===SlashTHEM=== | |
| + | In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] incorporates The Forge from NetHack: The Next Generation, and Grayswandir is available there with the same base price. | ||
| − | == | + | ===Hack'EM=== |
| + | In [[Hack'EM]], Demonbane behaves as it does in EvilHack, but cannot be forged with another artifact. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Artifact weapons]] | [[Category:Artifact weapons]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:24, 29 February 2024
) Demonbane 
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|---|---|
| Base item | long sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 x2 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d12 x2 |
| To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
| Bonus versus | major demons |
| Weapon skill | long sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded |
prevents demon gating |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 2500 zm |
| Weight | 40 |
| Material | iron |
Demonbane is an artifact weapon that appears in NetHack. It is lawful for wishing purposes, and its base item type is a long sword.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Per commit b1a5a9c3, Demonbane's base item is a changed to a mace.Contents
Generation
A randomly generated long sword has a base 1⁄20 chance of being made into an artifact, which has a 1⁄7 chance of becoming Demonbane (and otherwise will be another artifact long sword) if no artifacts have already been generated. Lawful characters may receive Demonbane as a sacrifice gift.
Randomly-generated Archons are always generated with a long sword that has a 1⁄2 chance of being made into Demonbane if it does not already exist (and will otherwise be made into Sunsword), and other randomly-generated angelic beings created with long swords (i.e. Angels and Aleaxes) have an effective 1⁄40 chance of being generated with Demonbane this way.[1]
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
As part of commit b1a5a9c above, Demonbane is made the guaranteed first sacrifice gift for Priests, and the base item change means that angelic beings will no longer generate with Demonbane.Description
Demonbane has +1d5 to-hit and deals double damage against monsters considered to be demons, and blocks demon gating while wielded.[2]
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Wielding Demonbane prevents you from bribing demons as Excalibur does. Per commit b1a5a9c above, Demonbane can also be invoked to banish an imp or major demon within your character's line of sight, level teleporting them to Gehennom - invoking Demonbane while in Gehennom teleports them elsewhere on the level. This ability does not work on a quest nemesis, and demon lords and princes have a chance to resist the effect, while demons encountered in the quest have a much greater chance to resist if the nemesis is alive.Strategy
On paper, Demonbane is a stellar weapon choice among the Banes: demons are reasonably common from the Valley of the Dead on, and preventing them from gating makes encounters with them far easier. However, demons are also vulnerable to several other weapons, ranging from a well-enchanted silver saber to artifacts such as Grayswandir and Frost Brand - as a result, Demonbane rarely sees use among most characters. Lawful roles such as Archeologists, Monks and Priests may still appreciate receiving Demonbane as their first artifact gift to unrestrict the long sword skill for Excalibur.
If you are equipping a lawful, intelligent weapon-using pet and have better artifact weapons as part of your own kit, Demonbane may be a good candidate to hand off to such a pet.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
The base item change means that lawful roles can no longer unlock the long sword skill by receiving it.History
Demonbane first appears in NetHack 3.0.0. From this version to NetHack 3.4.3, including some variants based on these versions, it is somewhat common to wish for a figurine of an Archon to have a chance at obtaining Demonbane: monsters created from figurines in these versions generate with their starting inventory.
Demonbane's ability to block demon gating is introduced in NetHack 3.6.1, and is imported from SporkHack.
Variants
NetHack: The Next Generation
In NetHack: The Next Generation, Demonbane is one of the artifacts that can be created at The Forge, with a base price of 9000zm.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, Demonbane's +1d5 to-hit bonus is converted to a flat +5 bonus as with all artifacts, and like the Banes it has a 3⁄20 chance of cancelling any major demon it hits.
SLASH'EM introduces several angelic beings that are lawful and humanoid, making them eligible to generate with long swords that have an effective 1⁄40 chance of being made into Demonbane if it has not yet generated; the Planetar and Solar are lords to their kind, and generate with long swords that are guaranteed to be made into Demonbane or Sunsword, assuming neither artifact has generated.
SporkHack
) Demonbane (SporkHack) 
| |
|---|---|
| Base item | silver mace |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6+1 x2 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6 x2 |
| To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
| Bonus versus | major demons |
| Weapon skill | mace |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
|
| When wielded |
|
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 2500 zm |
| Weight | 40 |
| Material | silver |
In SporkHack, Demonbane has its base item changed to an artifact silver mace, and acts as the first sacrifice gift for Priests - it also will not appear randomly, otherwise since silver maces are not randomly generated.
While wielded, Demonbane grants warning versus demons and prevents demon gating from occurring. It has +1d5 to-hit like all revised SporkHack artifacts, and deals double damage to demons.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, Demonbane grants warning versus demons while wielded.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, Demonbane is changed to a silver saber.
While wielded, Demonbane warns of demons and blocks their passive summoning abilities. It grants +1d10 to-hit and deals +1d20 bonus damage against demons, and has a 1⁄10 chance of attempting to cancel any demons it hits, subject to a roll against their MR score. Demonbane does not resist being held second to other weapons, but the character must be Expert skill in two-weapon fighting to use it in the off-hand without a −20 to-hit penalty.
FIQHack
In FIQHack, Demonbane is changed to a silver saber. It prevents demon gating while wielded as in NetHack and some other variants, and deals +1d20 bonus damage against demons.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, Demonbane is an artifact mace made of silver and is the first sacrifice gift for Priests. Invoking Demonbane can banish an imp or demon in the character's line of sight, level teleporting them to Gehennom - doing this by invoking Demonbane while in Gehennom teleports them elsewhere on the level. This does not work against quest nemeses, demon lords and princes have a chance to resist the effect, and demons encountered in the quest have a much greater chance to resist if the nemesis is alive.
SpliceHack
In SpliceHack, Demonbane is made of silver and grants additional warning of demons, and can be invoked to toggle flight.
Messages
- You sprout three pairs of angelic wings!
- You invoked Demonbane, and gained the ability to fly.
- Your wings vanish.
- You invoked Demonbane and lost the ability to fly.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, Demonbane is a heavy mace made of silver that is the first sacrifice gift for Priests. In addition to its traits in NetHack, it grants warning of demons while wielded, and demons present on the level will become hostile upon your character wielding it. Like all "Bane" artifacts in EvilHack, it has a chance to instantly kill any demon it strikes. Infidels that become crowned become demons, and cannot touch or wield Demonbane.
Demonbane can be combined with Sunsword at a forge to create the Hammer of the Gods.
SlashTHEM
In addition to SLASH'EM details, SlashTHEM incorporates The Forge from NetHack: The Next Generation, and Grayswandir is available there with the same base price.
Hack'EM
In Hack'EM, Demonbane behaves as it does in EvilHack, but cannot be forged with another artifact.
References
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 334: long swords are always made into artifacts for angelic beings that are lords
- ↑ src/artilist.h in NetHack 3.6.7, line 120
