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==Generation==
 
==Generation==
Hobbit pickpockets have a chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] the following, as with regular hobbits: one of a [[dagger]], a [[elven dagger]], or a [[sling]] and some [[flint stone]]s; a [[dwarvish cloak]] ({{frac|10}} chance); and a {{frac|10}} chance for any armor they generate with to be made into [[mithril]] [[elven chain mail]]. They will also receive some [[gold]], with an additional {{frac|8}} chance of receiving a [[lock pick]] and a separate {{frac|6}} chance of getting a [[sack]].
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Hobbit pickpockets may occasionally generate as peaceful towards player [[hobbit (starting race)|hobbits]], as well as any [[chaotic]] or [[unaligned]] player character.
  
Hobbit pickpockets may occasionally generate as peaceful towards a [[hobbit (starting race)|hobbit]] player, as well as any [[chaotic]] or [[unaligned]] player character.
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Like regular hobbits, hobbit pickpockets have a chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] the following: one of a [[dagger]], a [[elven dagger]], or a [[sling]] and some [[flint stone]]s. They also have a {{frac|10}} chance of generating with a [[dwarvish cloak]], and an independent {{frac|10}} chance of generating with [[mithril]] [[elven chain mail]]. They will also receive some [[gold]], with an additional {{frac|8}} chance of receiving a [[lock pick]] and a separate {{frac|6}} chance of getting a [[sack]].
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
Hobbit pickpockets are slightly tougher than the standard hobbit, and their chance of carrying a sling and flint stones makes them somewhat dangerous for early game [[Giant (starting race)|giants]]. However, they are not much more difficult to defeat - a giant in particular can easily flatten one with a thrown [[boulder]].
 
Hobbit pickpockets are slightly tougher than the standard hobbit, and their chance of carrying a sling and flint stones makes them somewhat dangerous for early game [[Giant (starting race)|giants]]. However, they are not much more difficult to defeat - a giant in particular can easily flatten one with a thrown [[boulder]].
  
Hobbit pickpockets are a good early source of unlocking tools and containers for most players.
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Hobbit pickpockets are a good early source of unlocking tools, containers and even armor for most characters.
 
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Revision as of 12:48, 24 November 2023

The hobbit pickpocket, h, is a monster that appears in EvilHack and Hack'EM. In versions prior to 0.7, they are known as hobbit rogues. They are similar to the "base" hobbit, but have an additional theft attack similar to that of monkeys, and may carry some of a rogue's trademark tools.

Generation

Hobbit pickpockets may occasionally generate as peaceful towards player hobbits, as well as any chaotic or unaligned player character.

Like regular hobbits, hobbit pickpockets have a chance of being generated with the following: one of a dagger, a elven dagger, or a sling and some flint stones. They also have a 110 chance of generating with a dwarvish cloak, and an independent 110 chance of generating with mithril elven chain mail. They will also receive some gold, with an additional 18 chance of receiving a lock pick and a separate 16 chance of getting a sack.

Strategy

Hobbit pickpockets are slightly tougher than the standard hobbit, and their chance of carrying a sling and flint stones makes them somewhat dangerous for early game giants. However, they are not much more difficult to defeat - a giant in particular can easily flatten one with a thrown boulder.

Hobbit pickpockets are a good early source of unlocking tools, containers and even armor for most characters.