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| − | The '''orc-captain''', {{monsym|orc-captain}}, is the strongest form of [[orc]] in [[NetHack]]. | + | The '''orc-captain''', {{monsym|orc-captain}}, is the strongest form of [[orc]] that appears in [[NetHack]]. It is not significantly stronger than a [[Mordor orc]] or [[Uruk-hai]], but can attack twice per turn despite its slow speed. |
| − | [[ | + | ==Generation== |
| + | Unlike their brethren, the orc-captain is never randomly generated in groups, and will start [[Monster starting inventory|with the equipment of]] either a Mordor orc or Uruk-hai.{{refsrc|makemon.c|331}} One or more orc-captains will be generated inside the town walls of [[Orctown]]; in games that contain Orctown, a named orc-captain is also guaranteed to be found in [[Mines' End]]. This orc captain has a single name, signifying leadership of his clan, and will always have a [[shiny ring]] in addition to whatever extra Minetown loot they are generated with. | ||
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| + | [[Hill orc]]s, Uruk-hai, Mordor orcs and ordinary [[orc (monster class)|orc]]s can all [[grow up]] to be orc-captains.{{refsrc|mondata.c|566}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Despite comparatively unimpressive base stats and low speed, their ability to attack twice per turn mean that can deal unexpected damage to a player lacking in AC. It is thus best to face them at a distance, but their starting inventory may contain an [[orcish bow]] and [[poisoned]] [[orcish arrows]]; be sure to have [[poison resistance]], especially if you are raiding Orctown. Fortunately, they are not poison resistant themselves, and orcs may also hit their comrades with the arrows; a patient player could use this knowledge to think their ranks. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, 14 January 2020
o orc-captain 
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| Difficulty | 7 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 2d4, weapon 2d4 |
| Base level | 5 |
| Base experience | 66 |
| Speed | 5 |
| Base AC | 10 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | -5 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 1350 |
| Nutritional value | 350 |
| Size | Medium |
| Resistances | None |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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An orc-captain:
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| Reference | monst.c#line712 |
The orc-captain, o, is the strongest form of orc that appears in NetHack. It is not significantly stronger than a Mordor orc or Uruk-hai, but can attack twice per turn despite its slow speed.
Generation
Unlike their brethren, the orc-captain is never randomly generated in groups, and will start with the equipment of either a Mordor orc or Uruk-hai.[1] One or more orc-captains will be generated inside the town walls of Orctown; in games that contain Orctown, a named orc-captain is also guaranteed to be found in Mines' End. This orc captain has a single name, signifying leadership of his clan, and will always have a shiny ring in addition to whatever extra Minetown loot they are generated with.
Hill orcs, Uruk-hai, Mordor orcs and ordinary orcs can all grow up to be orc-captains.[2]
Strategy
Despite comparatively unimpressive base stats and low speed, their ability to attack twice per turn mean that can deal unexpected damage to a player lacking in AC. It is thus best to face them at a distance, but their starting inventory may contain an orcish bow and poisoned orcish arrows; be sure to have poison resistance, especially if you are raiding Orctown. Fortunately, they are not poison resistant themselves, and orcs may also hit their comrades with the arrows; a patient player could use this knowledge to think their ranks.
References
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