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The '''dwarf''', {{monsym|dwarf}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.  
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|name=dwarf lord
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|difficulty=6
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|level=4
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|experience=51
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|speed=6
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|AC=10
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|MR=10
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|align=5
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|frequency=2
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|genocidable=Yes
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|attacks=Weapon 2d4, Weapon 2d4
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|resistances conveyed=None
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|resistances=None
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|attributes={{attributes|A dwarf lord|tunnel=1|needpick=1|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|dwarf=1|strong=1|lord=1|male=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
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|size=Medium
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|nutr=300
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|weight=900
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|reference=[[monst.c#line461]]
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}}
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{{ monster
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|name=dwarf king
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|difficulty=8
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|level=6
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|experience=83
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|speed=6
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|AC=10
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|MR=20
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|align=6
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|frequency=1
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|genocidable=Yes
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|attacks=Weapon 2d6, Weapon 2d6
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|resistances conveyed=None
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|resistances=None
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|attributes={{attributes|A dwarf king|tunnel=1|needpick=1|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|dwarf=1|strong=1|prince=1|male=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
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|size=Medium
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|nutr=300
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|weight=900
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|reference=[[monst.c#line469]]
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'''Dwarves''' are a [[monster class|class of monsters]] that are usually found in the [[Gnomish Mines]], along with [[gnomes]].
  
 
== Generation ==
 
== Generation ==
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Dwarves are common in the early game, and are especially easy to find in the [[Gnomish Mines]]; they will be peaceful towards [[lawful]] and/or [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] characters. They [[Monster starting inventory|often carry]] a [[pick-axe]] or a [[dwarvish mattock]], and will [[tunnel]] wherever they can, [[digging]] out large portions of the level. Dwarves can also be generated with [[dagger]]s or [[dwarvish spear]]s.
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Dwarves are common in the early game, and are especially easy to find in the [[Gnomish Mines]]; they will be peaceful towards [[lawful]] and/or [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] characters.  
  
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A dwarf sometimes wears a [[dwarvish mithril-coat]], a [[dwarvish iron helm]], a [[dwarvish roundshield]], or [[iron shoes]], all of which are good [[armor]] types. The [[dwarvish cloak]] offers no AC protection, but does provide [[Magic cancellation|MC1]], and can protect the [[body armor]] underneath it from [[erosion]]. The probability of mithril is {{frac|12}}.{{refsrc|makemon.c|302}}
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===Equipment===
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Most dwarves start with [[iron shoes]] and a [[dwarvish cloak]] (independent 6/7 chance for each).{{refsrc|makemon.c|364}}
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armor
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{{frac|4}} dwarves will have a [[dwarvish iron helm]] and [[dwarvish short sword]], and have a further {{frac|3}} chance of receiving a [[dwarvish mithril coat]]. Of these dwarves, half will receive a [[dwarvish spear]] or [[axe]] and a [[dwarvish roundshield]], and the others receive a [[dwarvish mattock]].
  
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=== Corpses ===
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All other dwarves start with a [[dagger]], and have a further {{frac|3}} chance of carrying a pick-axe.
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A "dwarf corpse" is dropped by the [[dwarf zombie]] and [[dwarf mummy]]. It is also found in graves left by player dwarves in [[bones]].
 
  
 
== Strategy ==
 
== Strategy ==
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Dwarves are slow-moving, but hard-hitting; with a base damage of 1d8, they can inflict a significant amount of damage to an early player. However, due to their slow [[speed]], they can usually be outrun. [[Neutral]] and [[chaotic]] adventurers can quickly get a pick-axe and some good armor by killing a dwarf, though they may have some trouble if the dwarf is wearing mithril and/or their AC/weapon enchantment is high. Lawful adventurers will also often choose to kill dwarves for their equipment anyway, since the penalty for attacking a peaceful monster is comparatively small; they can also use pets, e.g. if they are trying to maximize their alignment or else taking advantage of pets only being attacked in response to attacking themselves.
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Dwarves are slow, but can be well equipped. Dwarf lords and dwarf kings have two weapon attacks, which makes them quite deadly when wielding a dwarvish mattock, and they can have excellent [[AC]] from their starting armor.
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Dwarves with digging tools, like the mattock or pick-axe, will use them to dig through the level.
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It may be worth it for a lawful character to anger and kill dwarves for their equipment, but care should be taken, as this will anger every gnome and dwarf in your line of sight, and will lower your alignment for each one killed. Pets are able to kill peaceful dwarves with no consequences.
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Dwarves using a dwarvish short sword, axe, dwarvish mattock, or dwarvish spear have better armor than dwarves using a dagger or pick-axe. This is useful knowledge if you are looking for a dwarvish iron helm or mithril-coat.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
  
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{{nethack-364}}
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{{nethack-366}}
 
[[Category:Monsters]]
 
[[Category:Monsters]]

Revision as of 02:40, 28 January 2021

h dwarf Dwarf.png
Difficulty 4
Attacks

Weapon 1d8

Base level 2
Base experience 22
Speed 6
Base AC 10
Base MR 10
Alignment 4 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means) 3 (Rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 900
Nutritional value 300
Size Medium
Resistances None
Resistances conveyed

None

A dwarf:

Reference monst.c, line 446


h dwarf lord Dwarf lord.png
Difficulty 6
Attacks

Weapon 2d4, Weapon 2d4

Base level 4
Base experience 51
Speed 6
Base AC 10
Base MR 10
Alignment 5 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means) 2 (Quite rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 900
Nutritional value 300
Size Medium
Resistances None
Resistances conveyed

None

A dwarf lord:

Reference monst.c#line461
h dwarf king Dwarf king.png
Difficulty 8
Attacks

Weapon 2d6, Weapon 2d6

Base level 6
Base experience 83
Speed 6
Base AC 10
Base MR 20
Alignment 6 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means) 1 (Very rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 900
Nutritional value 300
Size Medium
Resistances None
Resistances conveyed

None

A dwarf king:

Reference monst.c#line469


Dwarves are a class of monsters that are usually found in the Gnomish Mines, along with gnomes.

Generation

Dwarves are common in the early game, and are especially easy to find in the Gnomish Mines; they will be peaceful towards lawful and/or dwarven characters.

Equipment

Most dwarves start with iron shoes and a dwarvish cloak (independent 6/7 chance for each).[1] armor 1⁄4 dwarves will have a dwarvish iron helm and dwarvish short sword, and have a further 1⁄3 chance of receiving a dwarvish mithril coat. Of these dwarves, half will receive a dwarvish spear or axe and a dwarvish roundshield, and the others receive a dwarvish mattock.

All other dwarves start with a dagger, and have a further 1⁄3 chance of carrying a pick-axe.

Strategy

Dwarves are slow, but can be well equipped. Dwarf lords and dwarf kings have two weapon attacks, which makes them quite deadly when wielding a dwarvish mattock, and they can have excellent AC from their starting armor.

Dwarves with digging tools, like the mattock or pick-axe, will use them to dig through the level.

It may be worth it for a lawful character to anger and kill dwarves for their equipment, but care should be taken, as this will anger every gnome and dwarf in your line of sight, and will lower your alignment for each one killed. Pets are able to kill peaceful dwarves with no consequences.

Dwarves using a dwarvish short sword, axe, dwarvish mattock, or dwarvish spear have better armor than dwarves using a dagger or pick-axe. This is useful knowledge if you are looking for a dwarvish iron helm or mithril-coat.

References

  1. ↑ makemon.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 364


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