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| − | {{artifact weapon
| + | On NetHackWiki, '''Nighthorn''' may refer to either of the following items: |
| − | |name = Nighthorn
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| − | |base = Unicorn horn
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| − | |color = white
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| − | |smalldmg = 1d12
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| − | |largedmg = 1d12
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| − | |tohit = <nowiki>+1</nowiki>
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| − | |bonusversus = ''(none)''
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| − | |size = two-handed
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| − | |affiliation = <ul><li>[[lawful]]</li></ul>
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| − | |whencarried = ''(none)''
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| − | |whenwielded = <ul><li>[[reflection]]</li></ul>
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| − | |wheninvoked = ''(none)''
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| − | |cost = 10000
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| − | |weight = 20
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| − | |material = bone
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| − | }}
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| − | '''Nighthorn''' is an [[artifact]] [[unicorn horn]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[dNetHack]]. It is associated with [[Nightmare]] in each of the games.
| + | * [[Nighthorn (SLASH'EM)]], the unicorn horn of Nightmare and the Lawful Quest artifact in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM and Hack'EM |
| − | | + | * [[Nighthorn (dNetHack)]], the unicorn horn of Nightmare and the Lawful Quest artifact in dNetHack and notdNetHack |
| − | ==Generation==
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| − | In all appearances, Nighthorn cannot be randomly generated or wished for, and will only appear upon killing Nightmare - Nightmare [[corpseless|does not normally leave a corpse]], but will instead drop Nighthorn if killed in a way that would otherwise leave a corpse (i.e., without [[disintegration|disintegrating]] or [[digestion|digesting]] her). The dropped Nighthorn will always be generated [[cursed]] and at +0.
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| − | ==SLASH'EM==
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| − | In SLASH'EM, Nighthorn is [[lawful]] and obtained at the end of the [[Lawful Quest]], where Nightmare resides. It functions the same as a standard unicorn horn, and provides [[reflection]] when wielded.
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| − | ===Strategy===
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| − | Most characters will find little reason to [[apply]] Nighthorn over a regular blessed and enchanted unicorn horn for curing status afflictions. As a weapon, it is a viable option for the mid-game, though non-lawful characters may be dissuaded due to the chance of taking 8d6 [[artifact blast|blasting]] damage; it is still worth considering if they are not restricted in the unicorn horn [[skill]] and other sources of reflection prove scarce.
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| − | However, it does no more damage than a regular unicorn horn, making it a weaker weapon in the late game; it will also not resist curses, which is one of the biggest set-backs for any [[two-handed]] weapon, much less a healing item. A source of [[reflection]], such as a [[shield of reflection]], will often be preferable for most characters at the point they can clear the Lawful Quest.
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| − | ==dNetHack==
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| − | {{artifact weapon
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| − | |name = Nighthorn
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| − | |base = Unicorn horn
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| − | |color = white
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| − | |smalldmg = 1d12 '''+1d24 (fire)'''
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| − | |largedmg = 1d12 '''+1d24 (fire)'''
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| − | |tohit = <nowiki>+1d12</nowiki>
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| − | |size = one-handed
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| − | |affiliation = <ul><li>[[chaotic]]</li></ul>
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| − | |whencarried = <ul><li>acts as [[luckstone]]</li></ul>
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| − | |whenwielded = <ul><li>[[fire resistance]]</li><li>creates [[fireball]]</li></ul>
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| − | |wheninvoked = <ul><li>[[levitation]]</li></ul>
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| − | |cost = 10000
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| − | |weight = 20
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| − | |material = bone
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| − | }}
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| − | In dNetHack, Nighthorn is a chaotic and intelligent unicorn horn, and is obtained the same way. However, Nightmare is a chaotic [[unicorn]] in dNetHack, and will thus be peaceful towards chaotic characters; a chaotic who wants the horn may need to take the −5 penalty to [[Luck]] and alignment for killing a coaligned unicorn, unless they can get a pet to manage it.
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| − | dNetHack's Nighthorn always blasts its user when picked up, and will additionally always evade the grasp of lawfuls. Nighthorn acts as a [[luckstone]] when carried, and grants fire resistance while wielded. It grants +1d12 to-hit and does an additional 1d24 of fire damage against non-resistant monsters; hitting a monster also causes a fiery explosion centered on that target. Additionally, if you are chaotic, it acts very similarly to an "aligned" [[scroll of scare monster]], causing non-chaotic monsters to flee if you stand on its square while it is on the ground. Nighthorn can be #[[invoked]] for [[levitation]].
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| − | ===Strategy===
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| − | As unicorn horns are one-handed in dNetHack, Nighthorn is a much more viable and valuable weapon, though it does poorly against [[major demon]]s and other monsters with [[fire resistance]].
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| − | ==See also==
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| − | * [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]]
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| − | * [[The Eye of the Beholder]]
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| − | {{todo|Split dnh, Update to reflect THEM/Hack'EM}}
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| − | {{slashem-7E7|offset=1}}
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| − | [[Category:SLASH'EM artifacts]]
| + | {{disambig}} |
| − | [[Category:dNetHack artifacts]]
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| − | [[Category:SlashTHEM artifacts]]
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| − | [[Category:Hack'EM artifacts]]
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