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| − | A '''potion of speed''' temporarily increases your [[speed]] to ''very fast'' | + | A '''potion of speed''' is a potion in ''[[NetHack]]'' that temporarily increases your [[speed]] to ''very fast'' when [[quaff]]ed. |
| − | == Effects == | + | ==Effects== |
| − | + | The duration of higher speed depends on the potion's [[BUC]] status: | |
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*Blessed: 160–169 turns | *Blessed: 160–169 turns | ||
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*Cursed: 40–49 turns | *Cursed: 40–49 turns | ||
| − | If you are already [[very fast]] | + | In addition, a potion of any BUC heals [[wounded legs]]. |
| − | If the potion is shattered and you are exposed to the [[vapors]], it will give you 1-5 turns of very fast speed and the message ''“Your knees seem more flexible now.”'' You can then name the potion | + | |
| − | + | If you are already [[very fast]], the message ''"Your legs get new energy."'' is displayed, and the duration of very fast speed will be increased if applicable. If the potion is shattered and you are exposed to the [[vapors]], it will give you 1-5 turns of very fast speed and the message ''“Your knees seem more flexible now.”'' You can then name the potion. | |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Early in the game, a potion of speed allows you to outrun enemies you either aren't ready for or need separation from, e.g. [[Team Ant]], or pummel enemies that have you trapped. Even cursed potions are worth drinking in this regard. | ||
| − | + | If you find or decide to wish for [[speed boots]] later on, these potions become viable candidates for [[alchemy]] - they can upgrade potions of [[potion of healing|healing]] to potions of [[potion of extra healing|extra healing]], allowing you to save your potions of [[potion of gain level|gain level]] and [[potion of gain energy|gain energy]] for other purposes. This also works for dipping a stack of them in a potion of healing. | |
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| − | Potions of speed can | + | Potions of speed should not be [[diluted]], as they can still serve uses in the [[endgame]] - if you decide to swap your speed boots for [[jumping boots]] on the [[Astral Plane]], a potion of speed will allow you to remain very fast. This is particularly useful if you are also using a [[wand of teleportation]], because it increases your chances of being able to jump through the path you have cleared before monsters can reoccupy it. |
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
| − | *[http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/pot1-343.html] | + | *[http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/pot1-343.html Steelypips,org's potion of speed spoilers] |
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[[Category:Potions|Speed]] | [[Category:Potions|Speed]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:04, 2 February 2021
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| Name | speed |
| Appearance | random |
| Base price | 200 zm |
| Weight | 20 |
| Monster use | May be used by monsters as misc items. |
A potion of speed is a potion in NetHack that temporarily increases your speed to very fast when quaffed.
Effects
The duration of higher speed depends on the potion's BUC status:
- Blessed: 160–169 turns
- Uncursed: 100–109 turns
- Cursed: 40–49 turns
In addition, a potion of any BUC heals wounded legs.
If you are already very fast, the message "Your legs get new energy." is displayed, and the duration of very fast speed will be increased if applicable. If the potion is shattered and you are exposed to the vapors, it will give you 1-5 turns of very fast speed and the message “Your knees seem more flexible now.” You can then name the potion.
Strategy
Early in the game, a potion of speed allows you to outrun enemies you either aren't ready for or need separation from, e.g. Team Ant, or pummel enemies that have you trapped. Even cursed potions are worth drinking in this regard.
If you find or decide to wish for speed boots later on, these potions become viable candidates for alchemy - they can upgrade potions of healing to potions of extra healing, allowing you to save your potions of gain level and gain energy for other purposes. This also works for dipping a stack of them in a potion of healing.
Potions of speed should not be diluted, as they can still serve uses in the endgame - if you decide to swap your speed boots for jumping boots on the Astral Plane, a potion of speed will allow you to remain very fast. This is particularly useful if you are also using a wand of teleportation, because it increases your chances of being able to jump through the path you have cleared before monsters can reoccupy it.
