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| + | |name=dwarf king | ||
| + | |difficulty=8 | ||
| + | |level=6 | ||
| + | |experience=83 | ||
| + | |speed=6 | ||
| + | |AC=10 | ||
| + | |MR=20 | ||
| + | |align=6 | ||
| + | |frequency=1 | ||
| + | |genocidable=Yes | ||
| + | |attacks=Weapon 2d6, Weapon 2d6 | ||
| + | |resistances conveyed=None | ||
| + | |resistances=None | ||
| + | |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}} | ||
| + | |size=Medium | ||
| + | |nutr=300 | ||
| + | |weight=900 | ||
| + | |reference=[[monst.c#line469]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | A '''dwarf king''', {{monsym|dwarf king}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. A dwarf king is a [[Humanoid (monster class)|humanoid]] monster that is the [[strong]]est type of [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarf]], possessing [[infravision]] and the ability to [[tunnel]] with a digging tool like other dwarves. A dwarf king has two weapon attacks. | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|3.7.0|Dwarf kings are now known as '''dwarf rulers''', with "king" and "queen" being gendered titles.}} | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | Randomly-generated dwarf kings are always peaceful towards [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] and [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] characters, and will mostly be peaceful towards other [[lawful]] characters. | ||
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| + | In addition to random generation, a dwarf king may appear as the random {{mcsl|h}} that is generated on level creation for each of the filler levels in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. A dwarf king may also be one of the monsters generated in a [[throne room]] as the occupant of the [[throne]]. | ||
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| + | A dwarf king [[Monster starting inventory|can be generated with]] each of the following items:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|nethack=3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | * A {{frac|6|7}} chance of a pair of [[iron shoes]] and an independent {{frac|6|7}} chance of a [[dwarvish cloak]]. | ||
| + | * A {{frac|4}} chance of a [[dwarvish short sword]] and [[dwarvish iron helm]], combined with an equal probability of either of the following: | ||
| + | ** A [[dwarvish mattock]], or | ||
| + | ** A [[dwarvish roundshield]] paired with either a [[dwarvish spear]] or an [[axe]], with an equal probability for each weapon., and a ; the other half receives a ** Dwarf kings that receive a dwarvish short sword and dwarvish iron helm also have a further {{frac|3}} chance of receiving a [[dwarvish mithril-coat]]. | ||
| + | * Dwarf kings that are not given a dwarvish short sword and dwarvish iron helm will instead receive either a [[pick-axe]] ({{frac|3}} chance) or a [[dagger]] ({{frac|2|3}} chance). | ||
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| + | As [[overlord]]s, dwarf kings will always generate with armor of at least +0 and weapons (but ''not'' tools) that are at least +1. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | 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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| + | Since dwarf kings and [[mind flayer]]s share the same glyph, you should use [[far look]] to correctly identify a purple h, especially at lower [[dungeon level]]s, or in the Gnomish Mines where the random {{white|h}} generated on level creation monster can be a mind flayer. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The dwarf king first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia| | ||
| + | Dwarfs have faces like men (ugly men, with wrinkled, leathery skins), but are generally either flat-footed, duck-footed, or have feet pointing backwards. They are of the earth, earthy, living in the darkest of caverns and venturing forth only with the cloaks by which they can make themselves invisible, and others disguised as toads. Miners often come across them, and sometimes establish reasonably close relations with them.... The miners of Cornwall were always delighted to hear a bucca busily mining away, for all dwarfs have an infallible nose for precious metals. | ||
| + | Among other things, dwarfs are rightly valued for their skill as blacksmiths and jewellers: they made Odin his famous spear Gungnir, and Thor his hammer; for Freya they designed a magnificent necklace, and for Frey a golden boar. And in their spare time they are excellent bakers. Ironically, despite their odd feet, they are particularly fond of dancing. They can also see into the future, and consequently are excellent meteorologists. They can be free with presents to people they like, and a dwarvish gift is likely to turn to gold in the hand. But on the whole they are a snappish lot. | ||
| + | |[ The Immortals, by Derek and Julia Parker ] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 21 November 2023
h dwarf king 
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| 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 |
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A dwarf king:
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| Reference | monst.c#line469 |
A dwarf king, h, is a type of monster that appears in NetHack. A dwarf king is a humanoid monster that is the strongest type of dwarf, possessing infravision and the ability to tunnel with a digging tool like other dwarves. A dwarf king has two weapon attacks.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Dwarf kings are now known as dwarf rulers, with "king" and "queen" being gendered titles.Generation
Randomly-generated dwarf kings are always peaceful towards dwarven and gnomish characters, and will mostly be peaceful towards other lawful characters.
In addition to random generation, a dwarf king may appear as the random h that is generated on level creation for each of the filler levels in the Gnomish Mines. A dwarf king may also be one of the monsters generated in a throne room as the occupant of the throne.
A dwarf king can be generated with each of the following items:[1]
- A 6⁄7 chance of a pair of iron shoes and an independent 6⁄7 chance of a dwarvish cloak.
- A 1⁄4 chance of a dwarvish short sword and dwarvish iron helm, combined with an equal probability of either of the following:
- A dwarvish mattock, or
- A dwarvish roundshield paired with either a dwarvish spear or an axe, with an equal probability for each weapon., and a ; the other half receives a ** Dwarf kings that receive a dwarvish short sword and dwarvish iron helm also have a further 1⁄3 chance of receiving a dwarvish mithril-coat.
- Dwarf kings that are not given a dwarvish short sword and dwarvish iron helm will instead receive either a pick-axe (1⁄3 chance) or a dagger (2⁄3 chance).
As overlords, dwarf kings will always generate with armor of at least +0 and weapons (but not tools) that are at least +1.
Strategy
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.
Since dwarf kings and mind flayers share the same glyph, you should use far look to correctly identify a purple h, especially at lower dungeon levels, or in the Gnomish Mines where the random h generated on level creation monster can be a mind flayer.
History
The dwarf king first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Encyclopedia entry
Dwarfs have faces like men (ugly men, with wrinkled, leathery skins), but are generally either flat-footed, duck-footed, or have feet pointing backwards. They are of the earth, earthy, living in the darkest of caverns and venturing forth only with the cloaks by which they can make themselves invisible, and others disguised as toads. Miners often come across them, and sometimes establish reasonably close relations with them.... The miners of Cornwall were always delighted to hear a bucca busily mining away, for all dwarfs have an infallible nose for precious metals.
Among other things, dwarfs are rightly valued for their skill as blacksmiths and jewellers: they made Odin his famous spear Gungnir, and Thor his hammer; for Freya they designed a magnificent necklace, and for Frey a golden boar. And in their spare time they are excellent bakers. Ironically, despite their odd feet, they are particularly fond of dancing. They can also see into the future, and consequently are excellent meteorologists. They can be free with presents to people they like, and a dwarvish gift is likely to turn to gold in the hand. But on the whole they are a snappish lot.
