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|name=giant
 
  |difficulty=8
 
  |difficulty=8
 
  |level=6
 
  |level=6
  |experience=121
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  |experience=127
 
  |speed=6
 
  |speed=6
 
  |AC=0
 
  |AC=0
 
  |MR=0
 
  |MR=0
 
  |align=2
 
  |align=2
  |frequency=Not randomly generated
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  |frequency=0
 
  |genocidable=Yes
 
  |genocidable=Yes
  |attacks=Physical 2d10
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  |attacks=Weapon 2d10
 
  |weight=2250
 
  |weight=2250
 
  |nutr=750
 
  |nutr=750
 
  |size=Huge
 
  |size=Huge
 
  |resistances=None
 
  |resistances=None
  |resistances conveyed=None
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  |resistances conveyed=Increase strength (50%)
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|attributes={{attributes|A giant|humanoid=1|carnivore=1|giant=1|strong=1|rockthrow=1|nasty=1|collect=1|jewels=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
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|reference=[[monst.c#line1388]]
 
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'''Giant'''s are a class of [[monster]] represented by the overall symbol {{white|H}}.  Shared characteristics between the various types of giant include the ability to pick up and throw [[boulder]]s, collecting of [[gems]], and the one point strength bonus conveyed by eating their corpses (as well as any other intrinsic the particular species of giant might have).
 
  
*Giants:
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The '''giant''', {{monsym|giant}}, is a [[monster]] that formerly appeared in ''[[NetHack]]''. It serves as the "base" monster for the [[corpse]] left by killing a [[giant zombie]] or [[giant mummy]]. Its stats are identical to those of the [[stone giant]].
** {{monsymlink|Stone giant}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Hill giant}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Fire giant}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Frost giant}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Storm giant}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Titan}}
 
*Other gigantic humanoids:
 
** {{monsymlink|Ettin}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Minotaur}}
 
*Unique giant monsters:
 
** {{monsymlink|Lord Surtur}}
 
** {{monsymlink|Cyclops}}
 
  
The '''giant''', {{monsym|giant}}, is also a '''monster''' which normally appears only in corpse form by killing a [[giant zombie]] or [[giant mummy]].
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==Generation==
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The 'base' giant is [[Normal mechanism|not generated normally]]. Zapping a [[wand of undead turning]] at a giant corpse that is left by a [[giant mummy|mummy]] or [[giant zombie|zombie]] will revive that mummy or zombie instead. You can [[wish]] for a [[figurine]] of a giant to create one by applying, or wish for a corpse that can be revived to create one; you can also [[reverse genocide]] to create several generic giants.
  
==Fighting Xorns==
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==History==
Giants are susceptible to the [[artifact]], [[Giantslayer]], with a 1d5 bonus for your player [[to-hit]] and causing double damage.
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The giant was introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
  
Giants are considered [[kebabable]], able to be skewered, and you receive a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus when using a weapon that uses the [[spear]] or [[javelin]] skills.
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[[NetHack 3.0.0]] adds and differentiates most of the distinct giant types (minus the [[storm giant]]) while also introducing their close relative, the titan; the "base" giant remains in the game's data, since the giant zombie and giant mummy are among the newly-differentiated undead introduced in the same version.
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==Variants==
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]], it is possible to encounter living "plain" giants in the [[Giant Caverns]].
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===dNetHack===
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In [[dNetHack]], "plain" giants are among the court room members that can appear in retooled [[Special room (dNetHack)|throne rooms]] if the room's ruler is a titan.
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== Encyclopedia entry ==
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{{encyclopedia|Giants have always walked the earth, though they are rare in these times.  They range in size from little over nine feet to a towering twenty feet or more.  The larger ones use huge boulders as weapons, hurling them over large distances.  All types of giants share a love for men - roasted, boiled, or fried.  Their table manners are legendary.
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==References==
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<references />
  
 
[[Category:Monsters]]
 
[[Category:Monsters]]
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Latest revision as of 06:26, 12 December 2022

The giant, H, is a monster that formerly appeared in NetHack. It serves as the "base" monster for the corpse left by killing a giant zombie or giant mummy. Its stats are identical to those of the stone giant.

Generation

The 'base' giant is not generated normally. Zapping a wand of undead turning at a giant corpse that is left by a mummy or zombie will revive that mummy or zombie instead. You can wish for a figurine of a giant to create one by applying, or wish for a corpse that can be revived to create one; you can also reverse genocide to create several generic giants.

History

The giant was introduced in NetHack 1.3d.

NetHack 3.0.0 adds and differentiates most of the distinct giant types (minus the storm giant) while also introducing their close relative, the titan; the "base" giant remains in the game's data, since the giant zombie and giant mummy are among the newly-differentiated undead introduced in the same version.

Variants

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, it is possible to encounter living "plain" giants in the Giant Caverns.

dNetHack

In dNetHack, "plain" giants are among the court room members that can appear in retooled throne rooms if the room's ruler is a titan.

Encyclopedia entry

Giants have always walked the earth, though they are rare in these times. They range in size from little over nine feet to a towering twenty feet or more. The larger ones use huge boulders as weapons, hurling them over large distances. All types of giants share a love for men - roasted, boiled, or fried. Their table manners are legendary.

References