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{{monster
 |difficulty=11
 |level=8
 |experience=123
 |speed=12
 |AC=10
 |MR=20
 |align=-9
 |frequency=2
 |genocidable=Yes
 |attacks=Weapon 2d4, weapon 2d4
 |weight=800
 |nutr=350
 |size=Medium
 |resistances=Sleep
 |resistances conveyed=Sleep (53%)
 |attributes={{attributes|An elf-lord|sgroup=1|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|seeinvis=1|elf=1|strong=1|lord=1|male=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
 |reference=[[monst.c#line2338]]
}}

An '''elf-lord''', {{monsym|elf-lord}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are a [[strong]] type of [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] with two weapon attacks and possess [[sleep resistance]], [[infravision]] and the ability to [[see invisible]].

Eating an elf-lord [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a 53% chance of conferring sleep resistance.

{{upcoming|3.7.0|The elf-lord has been renamed to the '''elf-noble'''; male elf-nobles are elf-lords, while female elf-nobles are called '''elf-ladies'''.

As part of resolving [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/issues/679 issue #679] regarding congruence between non-player monsters and their player counterparts, {{commit|b6a3d4b984eb118ddb02f1605d76b1010df76055|commit b6a3d4b}} makes it so that elf-nobles and other strong elven polyforms are capped at 18 strength as player elves are.}}

==Generation==
Elf-lords can generate in small groups, and randomly-generated elf-lords are peaceful towards chaotic [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] players and occasionally peaceful towards chaotic [[Human (starting race)|humans]]. [[Woodland-elves]], [[Green-elves]], and [[Grey-elves]] can [[grow up]] into elf-lords, and elf-lords can grow up into [[Elvenking]]s.

In addition to normal random generation, elf-lords can also be generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].

Elf-lords are eligible for [[offensive item|offensive]], [[defensive item|defensive]] and [[miscellaneous item]]s, and are [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] [[Elven item|elven equipment]] like other elves:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|222|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default equipment for elves}}

* They have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with either an [[elven mithril-coat]] or an [[elven cloak]], and a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an [[elven leather helm]]; if they do not generate with the helm, they have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with [[elven boots]].
* They have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an [[elven dagger]].
* They will also generate with one of the following sets of items, with an equal chance of each set:
** An [[elven bow]] and set of [[elven arrow]]s, a {{frac|4}} chance of an [[elven shield]] and a {{frac|2|3}} chance of an [[elven short sword]].
** An [[elven broadsword]] and a {{frac|2}} chance of an elven shield.
** A {{frac|2}} chance of an elven spear and accompanying elven shield.

{{upcoming|3.7.0|An elf will grow up into a elf-noble of the appropriate gender, rather than always becoming a male elf-lord regardless of gender.}}

==Strategy==
Groups of elf-lords can be quite dangerous to a mid-game character: Elf-lords that have a bow and arrows can pepper you with them repeatedly from a distance with their two weapon attacks, and their status as a [[M2_LORD|lord]] to their kind allows them to [[multishot]] the arrows, which can easily rack up significant damage. Furthermore, they may generate with potions of {{! of|gain level}} that they can use to become stronger Elvenkings.

As a monster that can be generated via summon nasties, they are not as dangerous as an Elvenking, but their ability to ignore [[Elbereth]] like most elves makes them more difficult to drive off than other monsters.

==History==
The elf-lord first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].

==Variants==
Some variants adjust monster names so that female counterparts to the elf-lord are properly named and generated.

===GruntHack===
In [[GruntHack]], elf-lords are replaced by the [[Lord (GruntHack)|lord and lady]] [[racial monster]]s, which can be elven.

===UnNetHack===
In [[UnNetHack]], a hostile elf-lord is generated within the fort's main hall on the third map of [[Fort Ludios]].

===dNetHack===
In [[dNetHack]], female elves will grow up into [[Elf-lady (dNetHack)|elf-ladies]] rather than elf lords.

An elf-lord is always generated on the level containing the [[magic portal]] to the [[Mordor Ruins Quest]]. Within the branch:

* The River Ford level has a {{frac|3|4}} chance of generating an elf-lord in the forest on the west side.
* At the west edge of the Elven Forest level, an elf-lord is among the group of elves generated opposite a horde of [[Mordor orc]]s and other monsters led by a [[Nazgul]].

Elf-lords may appear among the court of an Elvenking or [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]]-ruled [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne room]].

===SpliceHack===
In [[SpliceHack]], the monster is known as the '''elven noble''', with male nobles called "elven lords" and female nobles called "elven ladies".

===EvilHack===
In [[EvilHack]], the monster is known as the elven noble, as in SpliceHack.

As in UnNetHack, the third map of Fort Ludios generates a hostile elven noble within the fort's main hall.

===Hack'EM===
In [[Hack'EM]], the monster is also known as the elven noble, as in SpliceHack and EvilHack.

==References==
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