Human (starting race)

You can play NetHack as a human. You will see yourself as @, and are considered the @ human or elf monster class for game purposes.

Racial benefits and restrictions

Humans are the standard by which the benefits and restrictions of other races are measured; thus in many senses, they have no benefits or restrictions. They start with no intrinsics. They suffer the penalty for cannibalism if they eat any monster with the human monster attribute.

No monsters are more inclined to be peaceful toward human players. Gnome and orc monsters will be hostile toward human players.

Humans may be any alignment and take any role. Their attributes are by definition average. The following table outlines their maximum (unaided) attribute levels.

Character Race	Strength	Dexterity	Constitution	Intelligence	Wisdom	Charisma
Human	18/**	18	18	18	18	18

Human items

Humans start with the default equipment for each role.

Strategy

Humans have no special advantages or disadvantages and should follow the strategies for their chosen role and alignment.

Encyclopedia entry

       These strange creatures live mostly on the surface of the
       earth, gathering together in societies of various forms, but
       occasionally a stray will descend into the depths and commit
       mayhem among the dungeon residents who, naturally, often
       resent the intrusion of such beasts.  They are capable of
       using weapons and magic, and it is even rumored that the
       Wizard of Yendor is a member of this species.

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