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| − | A '''kobold shaman''', {{monsym|kobold shaman}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It has the highest [[monster | + | A '''kobold shaman''', {{monsym|kobold shaman}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It has the highest [[monster difficulty]] among [[Kobold (monster class)|kobolds]], and is likely one of the first spellcasting monsters you will encounter. |
A kobold shaman possesses [[poison resistance]] like most kobolds, and can cast one mage [[monster spell]] per round of combat, though its low level makes it unlikely that it can do so successfully. A level 3 kobold shaman has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully casting [[psi bolt]], [[cure self]] or [[haste self]]. | A kobold shaman possesses [[poison resistance]] like most kobolds, and can cast one mage [[monster spell]] per round of combat, though its low level makes it unlikely that it can do so successfully. A level 3 kobold shaman has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully casting [[psi bolt]], [[cure self]] or [[haste self]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:15, 30 October 2023
k kobold shaman 
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| Difficulty | 4 |
| Attacks |
Magic spell-casting |
| Base level | 2 |
| Base experience | 27 |
| Speed | 6 |
| Base AC | 6 |
| Base MR | 10 |
| Alignment | -4 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 450 |
| Nutritional value | 150 |
| Size | Small |
| Resistances | Poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A kobold shaman:
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| Reference | monst.c#line591 |
A kobold shaman, k, is a type of monster that appears in NetHack. It has the highest monster difficulty among kobolds, and is likely one of the first spellcasting monsters you will encounter.
A kobold shaman possesses poison resistance like most kobolds, and can cast one mage monster spell per round of combat, though its low level makes it unlikely that it can do so successfully. A level 3 kobold shaman has a 1⁄3 chance of successfully casting psi bolt, cure self or haste self.
A kobold shaman's corpse is poisonous to eat.
Contents
Generation
Randomly-generated kobold shamans are always hostile.
Kobold shamans may appear among the various k generated in throne rooms. A pair of kobold shamans occupy the room between the possible tool shop and deli in the College Town variant of Mine Town.
A kobold shaman has a 1⁄4 chance of generating with a stack of darts.[1]
History
The kobold shaman first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Origin
In German mythology, kobolds are generally benevolent nix, though they will act out or even attack if they are ignored or angered by humans.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, two kobold shamans are generated alongside Kroo the Kobold King in the "town" variant of his special level on level creation.
GruntHack
In GruntHack, kobold shamans are replaced by racial monster mages and shamans, which kobolds are eligible to generate as.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, kobold shamans and other kobolds have a mutual grudge with elves.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, kobold shamans may appear in the court of a throne room ruled by a kobold lord.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, kobold shamans and other spellcasters have telepathy, and possessing telepathy will allow you to detect their position and vice versa. Eating a kobold shaman's corpse has a chance of conveying telepathy.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, kobold shamans and other spellcasters have telepathy, and possessing telepathy will allow you to detect their position and vice versa. Eating a kobold shaman's corpse has a chance of conveying telepathy.
Encyclopedia entry
The race of kobolds are reputed to be an artificial creation
of a master wizard (demi-god?). They are about 3' tall with
a vaguely dog-like face. They bear a violent dislike of the
Elven race, and will go out of their way to cause trouble
for Elves at any time.
