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| − | There are several ways to detect [[portal]]s in [[Nethack]]. Portals count as a [[trap]] and can be found any way that a trap could be. This is most important on the [[Elemental Planes|Elemental]] | + | There are several ways to detect [[portal]]s in [[Nethack]]. Portals count as a [[trap]] and can be found any way that a trap could be. This is most important on the [[Elemental Planes|Elemental]]s, where speed is key. The usual methods are: |
| − | * Read a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]]. This will show a pile of [[gold]] at every trap location. | + | * Read a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]]. This will show a pile of [[gold]] at every trap location. This is not so useful on the [[Plane of Fire]], where there are many fire traps. |
* Read a scroll of gold detection while [[confused]]. | * Read a scroll of gold detection while [[confused]]. | ||
| − | * Use a [[crystal ball]] and search for [[^]]. | + | * Use a [[crystal ball]] and search for [[^]]. This may take an unacceptable amount of time. |
| − | * Zap a [[wand of secret door detection]] which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. | + | * Zap a [[wand of secret door detection]] or the [[detect unseen]] spell, which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. |
| − | * Wield or wear the [[Amulet of Yendor]] -- it will tell you whether the trail is hot or cold | + | * Wield or wear the [[Amulet of Yendor]] -- it will tell you whether the trail is hot or cold (only on the planes) |
* [[Invoke]] the [[Amulet of Yendor]], which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. | * [[Invoke]] the [[Amulet of Yendor]], which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. | ||
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[[Category: Strategy]] | [[Category: Strategy]] | ||
Revision as of 02:22, 30 October 2007
There are several ways to detect portals in Nethack. Portals count as a trap and can be found any way that a trap could be. This is most important on the Elementals, where speed is key. The usual methods are:
- Read a cursed scroll of gold detection. This will show a pile of gold at every trap location. This is not so useful on the Plane of Fire, where there are many fire traps.
- Read a scroll of gold detection while confused.
- Use a crystal ball and search for ^. This may take an unacceptable amount of time.
- Zap a wand of secret door detection or the detect unseen spell, which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius.
- Wield or wear the Amulet of Yendor -- it will tell you whether the trail is hot or cold (only on the planes)
- Invoke the Amulet of Yendor, which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius.
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