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The '''elf-lord''', {{monsym|elf-lord}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]], slightly stronger than a [[Grey-elf]].  As with all [[elf (monster attribute)|elves]], their [[corpse]]s have a chance of granting intrinsic [[sleep resistance]] when eaten and they [[Monster starting inventory|can be generated with]] any type of [[Elven item|elven equipment]], which they will use.
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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]].
  
Elf-lords can be created by the [[summon nasties]] monster spell.
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Eating an elf-lord [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a 53% chance of conferring sleep resistance.
  
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{{upcoming|3.7.0|The elf-lord has been renamed to the '''elf-noble'''; female elf-nobles are called '''elf-ladies'''.}}
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==Generation==
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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.
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In addition to normal random generation, elf-lords can also be generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
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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}}
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* 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]].
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* They have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with an [[elven dagger]].
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* They will also generate with one of the following sets of items, with an equal chance of each set:
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** 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]].
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** An [[elven broadsword]] and a {{frac|2}} chance of an elven shield.
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** A {{frac|2}} chance of an elven spear and accompanying elven shield.
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==Strategy==
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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. 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.
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==History==
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The elf-lord first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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==References==
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Revision as of 01:34, 19 October 2023

An elf-lord, @, is a type of monster that appears in NetHack. They are a strong type of 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.

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.

The elf-lord has been renamed to the elf-noble; female elf-nobles are called elf-ladies.

Generation

Elf-lords can generate in small groups, and randomly-generated elf-lords are peaceful towards chaotic elven players and occasionally peaceful towards chaotic humans. Woodland-elves, Green-elves, and Grey-elves can grow up into elf-lords, and elf-lords can grow up into Elvenkings.

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

Elf-lords are eligible for offensive, defensive and miscellaneous items, and are generated with elven equipment like other elves:[1]

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 lord to their kind allows them to multishot the arrows, which can easily rack up significant damage. 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.

References

  1. src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 222: Default equipment for elves