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The '''orc shaman''', {{monsym|orc shaman}}, is a low level [[monster spell|spell-casting]] [[monster]] in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is normally seen only casting [[psi bolt]] and [[healing]].
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The '''orc shaman''', {{monsym|orc shaman}}, is a low level [[monster spell|spell-casting]] [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.  
  
 
== Generation ==
 
== Generation ==
The orc shaman is not [[Monster starting inventory|created with]] a [[weapon]] like other [[Orc (monster class)|orcs]],{{refsrc|makemon.c|350}} but half the time it will have an [[orcish helm]].{{refsrc|makemon.c|330}}
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The orc shaman has a 50% chance to be [[Monster starting inventory|created with]] an [[orcish helm]], but will not receive a [[weapon]] like other [[Orc (monster class)|orcs]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|399|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|427|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
  
 
In addition to normal generation, orcish shamans may also appear in [[throne room]]s, and two to six shamans will be generated near the desecrated [[temple]] in the [[Orcish Town]] variant of Minetown.
 
In addition to normal generation, orcish shamans may also appear in [[throne room]]s, and two to six shamans will be generated near the desecrated [[temple]] in the [[Orcish Town]] variant of Minetown.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
Similar to other low-level casters such as [[kobold shaman]]s and [[gnomish wizard]]s, orc shamans' spells frequently fail due to their low speed and low level; therefore, they are not a significant threat. Be careful not to get [[stunned]] while dealing with groups of monsters, however.
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Similar to other low-level casters such as [[kobold shaman]]s and [[gnomish wizard]]s, orc shamans cast [[psi bolt]] and [[healing]], and their spells frequently fail due to their low speed and low level - therefore, they are not a significant threat. Be careful not to get [[stunned]] while dealing with groups of monsters, however.
  
 
Like other orcs, the corpse of an orc shaman is a good source of nutrition, and make for worthwhile sacrifices in Orcish Town, especially as an orcish character.  
 
Like other orcs, the corpse of an orc shaman is a good source of nutrition, and make for worthwhile sacrifices in Orcish Town, especially as an orcish character.  
  
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==Origin==
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Like other orcs, the orc shaman is derived from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', in turn based on their portrayal in the works of [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]. The tribal aspects of orcs, including shamanistic practices, were more established and built on in the ''Warcraft'' franchise created by Blizzard Entertainmnet.
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Revision as of 20:58, 8 September 2021

The orc shaman, o, is a low level spell-casting monster that appears in NetHack.

Generation

The orc shaman has a 50% chance to be created with an orcish helm, but will not receive a weapon like other orcs.[1][2]

In addition to normal generation, orcish shamans may also appear in throne rooms, and two to six shamans will be generated near the desecrated temple in the Orcish Town variant of Minetown.

Strategy

Similar to other low-level casters such as kobold shamans and gnomish wizards, orc shamans cast psi bolt and healing, and their spells frequently fail due to their low speed and low level - therefore, they are not a significant threat. Be careful not to get stunned while dealing with groups of monsters, however.

Like other orcs, the corpse of an orc shaman is a good source of nutrition, and make for worthwhile sacrifices in Orcish Town, especially as an orcish character.

Origin

Like other orcs, the orc shaman is derived from Dungeons & Dragons, in turn based on their portrayal in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. The tribal aspects of orcs, including shamanistic practices, were more established and built on in the Warcraft franchise created by Blizzard Entertainmnet.

References