Extended command

An extended command is executed by pressing the # key followed by the command itself (the first letter or two should suffice). Extended commands exist because the developers of NetHack ran out of letters. They are supposedly less frequently used than the single-letter commands, but you probably won't get very far without using some of them.

Depending on how your game was compiled, these commands can vary or alternate keypresses may be available. On Nethack Qt for the Mac with no # key on the standard keyboard, the hash key is replaced with alt commands. If you are playing on the server, pressing alt+3 will produce the # symbol.

Extended commands in vanilla NetHack 3.4.3:

Command	Short Description
adjust	Adjust inventory letters.
chat	Talk to someone.
conduct	List which challenges you have adhered to.
dip	Dip an object into something.
enhance	Advance or check weapons skills.
force	Force a lock.
invoke	Invoke an object's powers.
jump	Jump to a location.
loot	Loot a box on the floor.
monster	Use a monster's special ability.
name	Name an item or type of object.
offer	Offer a sacrifice to the gods.
pray	Pray to the gods for help.
quit	Exit without saving current game.
ride	Ride (or stop riding) a monster.
rub	Rub a lamp or a stone.
sit	Sit down.
turn	Turn undead.
twoweapon	Toggle two-weapon combat.
untrap	Untrap something.
version	List compile time options for this version of NetHack.
wipe	Wipe off your face.
?	Get this list of extended commands.

Playing in wizard mode adds several extended commands.