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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]]s, where speed is key. The usual methods are: | + | 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 ascension|speed]] is key. The usual methods are: |
| + | * Read a scroll of gold detection while [[confused]]. | ||
* 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 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. | ||
| − | + | * Use a [[crystal ball]] and search for [[^]]. This will leave you immobile for d10 turns - unacceptable amount of time.<ref>[[Source:Detect.c#line864]]</ref> | |
| − | * Use a [[crystal ball]] and search for [[^]]. This | ||
* Zap a [[wand of secret door detection]] or the [[spellbook of detect unseen|detect unseen]] spell, which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. | * Zap a [[wand of secret door detection]] or the [[spellbook of detect unseen|detect unseen]] spell, which will detect the portal if it is within a moderate radius. | ||
| − | * Wield or wear the [[Amulet of Yendor]] -- it | + | * Wield or wear the [[Amulet of Yendor]] -- it could tell you whether the trail is hot or cold. Only on the [[endgame|Planes]], 6.7% chance each turn if within 12 squares of the portal.<ref>[[Source:Wizard.c#line65]]</ref> |
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[[Category: Strategy]] | [[Category: Strategy]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 28 November 2010
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 scroll of gold detection while confused.
- 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.
- Use a crystal ball and search for ^. This will leave you immobile for d10 turns - unacceptable amount of time.[1]
- 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 could tell you whether the trail is hot or cold. Only on the Planes, 6.7% chance each turn if within 12 squares of the portal.[2]
References
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