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The variant [[dNetHack]] introduces several new [[golem]]s.
 
The variant [[dNetHack]] introduces several new [[golem]]s.
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Some of these golems, along with existing ones, are likely to be found early in the Neutrality Quest branch, around the golem level Sum of All.
  
 
==New golems==
 
==New golems==
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===Living lecturn===
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===Living lectern===
 
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A '''living lectern''' is an animated [[spellbook]] on a wooden stand.  When destroyed, it [[Death drop|drops]] [[D notation|2d3]] [[club]]s and a random [[spellbook]].
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Although the identity of the spellbook is randomized, the living lectern always uses the same magical attack: [[magic missile]]s.
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One living lectern is guaranteed to appear in a ruined library at the top of the Lost Cities segment of the Neutrality Quest.  There is a 25% chance of a second appearing there as well.  In addition, 1d4 living lecterns are placed in [[Special room (dNetHack)|waterlogged libraries]].
 
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===Spell golem===
 
===Spell golem===
 
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A '''spell golem''' may be thought of as a [[paper golem]] with writing on it.  When destroyed, it [[Death drop|drops]] 1-8 random [[scroll]]s.
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Spell golems are able to [[Monster spell|cast spells]].
 
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===Treasury golem===
 
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A '''treasury golem''' may be thought of as a more advanced [[gold golem]] that contains precious stones as well.
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When destroyed, a treasury golem [[Death drop|drops]] 2d4 random [[gem]]s and a [[Luck]]-dependent amount of [[gold]] (up to 400, twice the maximum for a gold golem).
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Treasury golems have a [[poison]]ous [[breath]] attack.
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A large number of treasury golems are found in the treasure rooms in [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Branches/Nessus|Nessus]].
 
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===Argentum golem===
 
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'''Argentum golems''' are rare [[silver]] golems.  ([https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=argentum&oldid=33466132 Argentum] = the metal silver, or something made of silver.)
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When destroyed, argentum golems drop [[D notation|1d3]] stacks of 5d10 silver slingstones.  In addition, they [[Monster starting inventory|are generated with]] a [[silver dagger]], which has a 1-in-6 chance of being replaced with a [[silver saber]], and a large stack of [[silver arrow]]s, which they will fire in volleys.  Any silver arrows fired in this manner are destroyed.
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Like [[iron golem]]s, argentum golems are slowed by [[lightning]] and healed by [[fire]] attacks.
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Eight argentum golems appear in the Sum of All level of the Neutrality Quest.
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{{encyclopedia|
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To paraphrase a particularly wise prime, the rilmani are an
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enigma cloaked in a riddle, wrapped in a mystery. Who can
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question their motives or their actions? They keep their own
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counsel. They're sworn never to come when called, but always
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to be there when needed; never to answer questions put to
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them, but always to provide what information is necessary; to
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aid and abet good, evil, law, and chaos alike in order to maintain
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the Balance, regardless of the cost or repercussions.
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[ Planescape Monstrous Compendium II, by Rich Baker ]
 
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===Retriever===
 
===Retriever===
 
{{Wikipedia|Retriever (Dungeons & Dragons)}}
 
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==Unique golems==
 
==Unique golems==
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Several unique monsters in dNetHack are golems:
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There are some unique golems and similar monsters in dNetHack:
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* [[Arsenal]], guardian of the Second Key of Law
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* The [[ford guardian]], which is a type of golem found only on the Mordor chaos variant's ford level.
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* Warmachine, found on Tiamat, the Fiend of Wind's level, is not actually a unique golem but instead a named retriever.
  
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* ''Arsenal'', guardian of the Second Key of Law
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The [[Center of All]], which was a golem in previous versions, is now a [[rilmani]] instead.
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* [[Center of All]], guardian of the First Key of Neutrality
 
  
 
==Changes to existing golems==
 
==Changes to existing golems==
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*[[Straw golem]]s drop sheaves of hay when destroyed (as in the [[biodiversity patch]] and [[Nethack brass]]).
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*[[Straw golem]]s drop sheaves of hay when destroyed (as in the [[biodiversity patch]] and [[NetHack brass]]).
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*[[Iron golem]]s may drop iron bars in addition to [[iron chain]]s.
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*[[Iron golem]]s may drop iron bars in addition to [[iron chain]]s.  They are generated with [[lance]]s, [[war hammer]]s, or [[glaive]]s.
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Latest revision as of 07:09, 11 April 2024

The variant dNetHack introduces several new golems.

Some of these golems, along with existing ones, are likely to be found early in the Neutrality Quest branch, around the golem level Sum of All.

New golems

Living lectern

' living lectern File:Living lectern.png
Difficulty 10
Attacks

Claw 3d4 physical, Claw 3d4 physical, Magic 0d4 magic missiles

Base level 7
Base experience 114
Speed 6
Base AC 2
Base MR 0
Alignment 0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means) 0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable No
Weight 900
Nutritional value 0
Size large
Resistances sleep, poison
Resistances conveyed

A living lecturn:

A living lectern is an animated spellbook on a wooden stand. When destroyed, it drops 2d3 clubs and a random spellbook.

Although the identity of the spellbook is randomized, the living lectern always uses the same magical attack: magic missiles.

One living lectern is guaranteed to appear in a ruined library at the top of the Lost Cities segment of the Neutrality Quest. There is a 25% chance of a second appearing there as well. In addition, 1d4 living lecterns are placed in waterlogged libraries.

Spell golem

' spell golem Spell golem.png
Difficulty 12
Attacks

Claw 1d10 physical, Cast 0d0 mage spell

Base level 10
Base experience 221
Speed 12
Base AC 5
Base MR 90
Alignment 0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means) 1 (Very rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 400
Nutritional value 0
Size large
Resistances sleep, poison
Resistances conveyed

A spell golem:

A spell golem may be thought of as a paper golem with writing on it. When destroyed, it drops 1-8 random scrolls.

Spell golems are able to cast spells.

Treasury golem

' treasury golem Treasury golem.png
Difficulty 16
Attacks

Claw 2d6 physical, Claw 2d6 physical, Breath weapon 4d6 poison (strength)

Base level 12
Base experience 301
Speed 9
Base AC 0
Base MR 100
Alignment 9 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means) 0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable No
Weight 450
Nutritional value 0
Size large
Resistances sleep, poison, acid
Resistances conveyed

A treasury golem:

A treasury golem may be thought of as a more advanced gold golem that contains precious stones as well.

When destroyed, a treasury golem drops 2d4 random gems and a Luck-dependent amount of gold (up to 400, twice the maximum for a gold golem).

Treasury golems have a poisonous breath attack.

A large number of treasury golems are found in the treasure rooms in Nessus.

Argentum golem

' argentum golem Argentum golem.png
Difficulty 21
Attacks

Weapon 4d8 physical, Arrow 4d1 silver

Base level 18
Base experience 509
Speed 9
Base AC 6
Base MR 100
Alignment 0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means) 0 (Not randomly generated)
Genocidable No
Weight 1000
Nutritional value 0
Size large
Resistances fire, cold, sleep, shock, poison
Resistances conveyed

An argentum golem:

Argentum golems are rare silver golems. (Argentum = the metal silver, or something made of silver.)

When destroyed, argentum golems drop 1d3 stacks of 5d10 silver slingstones. In addition, they are generated with a silver dagger, which has a 1-in-6 chance of being replaced with a silver saber, and a large stack of silver arrows, which they will fire in volleys. Any silver arrows fired in this manner are destroyed.

Like iron golems, argentum golems are slowed by lightning and healed by fire attacks.

Eight argentum golems appear in the Sum of All level of the Neutrality Quest.

To paraphrase a particularly wise prime, the rilmani are an
enigma cloaked in a riddle, wrapped in a mystery. Who can
question their motives or their actions? They keep their own
counsel. They're sworn never to come when called, but always
to be there when needed; never to answer questions put to
them, but always to provide what information is necessary; to
aid and abet good, evil, law, and chaos alike in order to maintain
the Balance, regardless of the cost or repercussions.
[ Planescape Monstrous Compendium II, by Rich Baker ]

Retriever

Wikipedia
' retriever Retriever.png
Difficulty 25
Attacks

Claw 2d8 physical, Claw 2d8 Amulet theft, Gaze attack 4d8 random elemental gaze, Claw 1d8 abduction

Base level 20
Base experience 628
Speed 10
Base AC -10
Base MR 80
Alignment -6 (chaotic)
Frequency (by normal means) 1 (Very rare)
Genocidable Yes
Weight 2000
Nutritional value 0
Size large
Resistances fire, cold, sleep, shock, poison, petrification
Resistances conveyed

A retriever:

Unique golems

There are some unique golems and similar monsters in dNetHack:

  • Arsenal, guardian of the Second Key of Law
  • The ford guardian, which is a type of golem found only on the Mordor chaos variant's ford level.
  • Warmachine, found on Tiamat, the Fiend of Wind's level, is not actually a unique golem but instead a named retriever.

The Center of All, which was a golem in previous versions, is now a rilmani instead.

Changes to existing golems

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