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A '''knife''' is a kind of [[weapon]]. [[Samurai]] will know it as a '''shito'''. It can be used in [[melee]] or [[throw]]n. | A '''knife''' is a kind of [[weapon]]. [[Samurai]] will know it as a '''shito'''. It can be used in [[melee]] or [[throw]]n. | ||
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Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s). | Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s). | ||
| − | [[Mordor orc]]s, [[orc-captain]]s,{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|359|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[skeleton]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|431|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} may be created with a single knife. | + | [[Mordor orc]]s, [[orc-captain]]s,{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|359|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[skeleton]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|431|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} [[ may be created with a single knife. |
[[Soldier]]s in the [[Yendorian army]] have a 50% chance of getting a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a [[polearm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|197|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | [[Soldier]]s in the [[Yendorian army]] have a 50% chance of getting a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a [[polearm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|197|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
| − | [[Barrow wight]]s and [[Nazgul]] | + | [[Barrow wight]]s and [[Nazgul]] are always generated a knife and a [[long sword]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|423|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} |
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| + | Knives can be [[multishot]]; the knife class is the only [[ranged weapon]] class that gives [[Healer]]s a multishot bonus at Skilled level.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|117|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
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| + | As [[wield]]ed weapons, knives are generally some of the lowest damage weapons in ''NetHack''. The sole exception is the [[crysknife]], roughly comparable to a [[long sword]] in terms of damage; the next best knife is the rare [[scalpel]], whose damage is only on par with an [[orcish dagger]], and is mostly seen on Healers as their starting wielded weapon. | ||
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Revision as of 05:31, 25 October 2020
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| Name | knife |
| Appearance | knife |
| Damage vs. small | 1d3 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d2 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | knife |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 4 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 5 |
| Material | iron |
A knife is a kind of weapon. Samurai will know it as a shito. It can be used in melee or thrown.
Contents
Knife skill
| Knife | |
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| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
The following weapons use the knife skill:
- knife
- stiletto
- scalpel
- worm tooth
- crysknife
There are no artifact knives.
Generation
Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as death drops, or in shops).
Mordor orcs, orc-captains,[1] and skeletons[2] [[ may be created with a single knife.
Soldiers in the Yendorian army have a 50% chance of getting a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a polearm.[3]
Barrow wights and Nazgul are always generated a knife and a long sword.[4]
Description
Knives can be multishot; the knife class is the only ranged weapon class that gives Healers a multishot bonus at Skilled level.[5]
As wielded weapons, knives are generally some of the lowest damage weapons in NetHack. The sole exception is the crysknife, roughly comparable to a long sword in terms of damage; the next best knife is the rare scalpel, whose damage is only on par with an orcish dagger, and is mostly seen on Healers as their starting wielded weapon.
History
In NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions, knives were not included in the list of weapons that could be multishot.[6] As of NetHack 3.6.0, any stackable weapon can be thrown multishot, if you are Skilled or higher in the appropriate weapon skill.[7]
Encyclopedia entries
Knife
Possibly perceiving an expression of dubiosity on their
faces, the globetrotter went on adhering to his adventures.
-- And I seen a man killed in Trieste by an Italian chap.
Knife in his back. Knife like that.
Whilst speaking he produced a dangerous looking clasp knife,
quite in keeping with his character, and held it in the
striking position.
-- In a knockingshop it was count of a tryon between two
smugglers. Fellow hid behind a door, come up behind him.
Like that. Prepare to meet your God, says he. Chuck! It
went into his back up to the butt.
Shito
A Japanese stabbing knife.
References
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It may contain text specific to NetHack 3.6.0. Information on this page may be out of date.
Editors: After reviewing this page and making necessary edits, please change the {{nethack-360}} tag to the current version's tag or {{noversion}} as appropriate.
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 359
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 431
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 197
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 423
- ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 117
- ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 110
- ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 113
