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The '''jabberwock''', {{orange|J}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]] (originating from the poem ''[[Wikipedia:Jabberwocky|Jabberwocky]]'' by [[Wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]]).  It hits very hard and can catch unwary adventurers off guard with its extremely high damage, but can be killed in one hit with the help of [[Vorpal Blade]].
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The '''jabberwock''', {{monsym|jabberwock}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]] (originating from the poem ''[[Wikipedia:Jabberwocky|Jabberwocky]]'' by [[Wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]]).  It hits very hard and can catch unwary adventurers off guard with its extremely high damage, but can be killed in one hit with the help of [[Vorpal Blade]].
  
 
Jabberwocks are occasionally enlisted as [[steed]]s due to their potential for causing damage.
 
Jabberwocks are occasionally enlisted as [[steed]]s due to their potential for causing damage.

Revision as of 09:01, 2 March 2008

The jabberwock, J, is a monster in NetHack (originating from the poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll). It hits very hard and can catch unwary adventurers off guard with its extremely high damage, but can be killed in one hit with the help of Vorpal Blade.

Jabberwocks are occasionally enlisted as steeds due to their potential for causing damage.

Encyclopedia entry

  Beware the Jabberwock, my son! 
  The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! 
  Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch!
    - Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass

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