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A major part of [[NetHack]] is [[identify]]ing items. To make this more difficult, the appearances of [[scroll]]s, [[potion]]s, [[ring]]s, [[wand]]s, [[spellbook]]s, and some [[armor]] are randomised. This page lists the possible appearances. | A major part of [[NetHack]] is [[identify]]ing items. To make this more difficult, the appearances of [[scroll]]s, [[potion]]s, [[ring]]s, [[wand]]s, [[spellbook]]s, and some [[armor]] are randomised. This page lists the possible appearances. | ||
− | == | + | ==Scrolls== |
− | [[Scrolls]] of [[scroll of mail|mail]] and [[scroll of blank paper|blank paper]] have fixed appearances; all others appear as one of the following: | + | '''[[Scrolls]]''' of [[scroll of mail|mail]] and [[scroll of blank paper|blank paper]] have fixed appearances; all others appear as one of the following: |
ZELGO MER JUYED AWK YACC NR 9 XIXAXA XOXAXA XUXAXA | ZELGO MER JUYED AWK YACC NR 9 XIXAXA XOXAXA XUXAXA | ||
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READ ME | READ ME | ||
− | == | + | ==Potions== |
− | A [[potion of water]] is always a "clear potion". Other potions have one of these descriptions: | + | A [[potion of water]] is always a "clear potion". Other '''[[potions]]''' have one of these descriptions: |
ruby pink orange yellow emerald | ruby pink orange yellow emerald | ||
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brown fizzy dark white murky | brown fizzy dark white murky | ||
− | Of these, the [[smoky potion]] and [[milky potion]] are special in all games regardless of their actual identity. A | + | Of these, the [[smoky potion]] and [[milky potion]] are special in all games regardless of their actual identity. A smoky potion may contain a [[djinni]] and a milky potion a [[ghost]]. |
− | == | + | ==Spellbooks== |
− | The [[Book of the Dead]] and [[blank spellbook]] both have a fixed description. Regular spellbooks will appear as one of the following: | + | The [[Book of the Dead]] and [[blank spellbook]] both have a fixed description. Regular '''[[spellbooks]]''' will appear as one of the following: |
parchment vellum ragged dog eared mottled | parchment vellum ragged dog eared mottled | ||
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The source code also contains appearances for the [[deferred feature|deferred]] spellbooks of [[spellbook of flame sphere|flame sphere]] and [[spellbook of freeze sphere|freeze sphere]], which are ''<code>canvas</code>'' and ''<code>hardcover</code>'' respectively. These will presumably be randomised once the spellbooks are enabled. | The source code also contains appearances for the [[deferred feature|deferred]] spellbooks of [[spellbook of flame sphere|flame sphere]] and [[spellbook of freeze sphere|freeze sphere]], which are ''<code>canvas</code>'' and ''<code>hardcover</code>'' respectively. These will presumably be randomised once the spellbooks are enabled. | ||
− | == | + | ==Rings== |
− | Rings (other than the [[meat ring]]) will randomly take one of the following appearances: | + | '''[[Rings]]''' (other than the [[meat ring]]) will randomly take one of the following appearances: |
pearl iron twisted steel wire | pearl iron twisted steel wire | ||
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Of these, topaz, sapphire, ruby, steel, diamond and emerald rings can be used to semi-permanently [[engrave]] something on the floor. | Of these, topaz, sapphire, ruby, steel, diamond and emerald rings can be used to semi-permanently [[engrave]] something on the floor. | ||
− | Pearl, iron, twisted, steel, wire, engagement, and shiny can be eaten by any metallivore (rock mole, xorn, or rust monster). Bronze, brass, copper, silver, and gold can be eaten by any metallivore not restricted to rustable metals (rock mole and xorn). Additionally, gelatinous | + | Pearl, iron, twisted, steel, wire, engagement, and shiny can be eaten by any [[metallivore]] ([[rock mole]], [[xorn]], or [[rust monster]]). Bronze, brass, copper, silver, and gold can be eaten by any metallivore not restricted to rustable metals (rock mole and xorn). Additionally, [[gelatinous cube]]s can eat wooden rings. |
− | ==[[ | + | ==Wands== |
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Wand]]s''' take one of the following appearances: | ||
glass balsa crystal maple pine | glass balsa crystal maple pine | ||
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spiked jeweled | spiked jeweled | ||
− | == | + | ==Armor== |
− | === | + | |
+ | ===Helms=== | ||
− | + | Four '''[[helm]]s''' are randomised: the [[helmet]], [[helm of brilliance]], [[helm of opposite alignment]], and [[helm of telepathy]] Each has one of the following randomised appearances: | |
plumed helmet etched helmet crested helmet visored helmet | plumed helmet etched helmet crested helmet visored helmet | ||
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Of these, the visored helmet is always special. It protects against the [[blind]]ing attack of [[raven]]s and the [[venom]]-spitting attack of [[cobra]]s. | Of these, the visored helmet is always special. It protects against the [[blind]]ing attack of [[raven]]s and the [[venom]]-spitting attack of [[cobra]]s. | ||
− | === | + | ===Cloaks=== |
− | + | Four '''[[cloak]]s''' have random appearances: the [[cloak of displacement]], [[cloak of invisibility]], [[cloak of magic resistance]] and [[cloak of protection]]. They are chosen from the following: | |
tattered cape ornamental cope opera cloak piece of cloth | tattered cape ornamental cope opera cloak piece of cloth | ||
− | [[ | + | Cloaks of [[cloak of displacement|displacement]] and [[Cloak of protection|protection]] automatically [[identify]] themselves when worn, and cloaks of [[Cloak of invisibility|invisibility]] will too unless you are already [[invisible]]. Otherwise, if you find yourself wearing any of those randomized appearance cloaks as-is, it is the [[cloak of magic resistance]]. Even a -3 [[cloak of protection]] is automatically identified. |
− | === | + | ===Gloves=== |
− | Appearances of all [[gloves]] are randomized: | + | Appearances of all '''[[gloves]]''' are randomized: |
old gloves padded gloves riding gloves fencing gloves | old gloves padded gloves riding gloves fencing gloves | ||
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Of these, the riding gloves are special, increasing the chance of successfully [[saddle|saddling]] a steed. | Of these, the riding gloves are special, increasing the chance of successfully [[saddle|saddling]] a steed. | ||
− | === | + | ===Boots=== |
− | The appearance of the magical [[boots]] is randomized from the following set: | + | The appearance of the magical '''[[boots]]''' is randomized from the following set: |
mud boots snow boots riding boots buckled boots | mud boots snow boots riding boots buckled boots |
Revision as of 23:27, 9 November 2006
A major part of NetHack is identifying items. To make this more difficult, the appearances of scrolls, potions, rings, wands, spellbooks, and some armor are randomised. This page lists the possible appearances.
Contents
Scrolls
Scrolls of mail and blank paper have fixed appearances; all others appear as one of the following:
ZELGO MER JUYED AWK YACC NR 9 XIXAXA XOXAXA XUXAXA PRATYAVAYAH DAIYEN FOOELS LEP GEX VEN ZEA PRIRUTSENIE ELBIB YLOH VERR YED HORRE VENZAR BORGAVVE THARR YUM YUM KERNOD WEL ELAM EBOW DUAM XNAHT ANDOVA BEGARIN KIRJE VE FORBRYDERNE HACKEM MUCHE VELOX NEB FOOBIE BLETCH TEMOV GARVEN DEH READ ME
Potions
A potion of water is always a "clear potion". Other potions have one of these descriptions:
ruby pink orange yellow emerald dark green cyan sky blue brilliant blue magenta purple-red puce milky swirly bubbly smoky cloudy effervescent black golden brown fizzy dark white murky
Of these, the smoky potion and milky potion are special in all games regardless of their actual identity. A smoky potion may contain a djinni and a milky potion a ghost.
Spellbooks
The Book of the Dead and blank spellbook both have a fixed description. Regular spellbooks will appear as one of the following:
parchment vellum ragged dog eared mottled stained cloth leather white pink red orange yellow velvet light green dark green turquoise cyan light blue dark blue indigo magenta purple violet tan plaid light brown dark brown gray wrinkled dusty bronze copper silver gold glittering shining dull thin thick
The source code also contains appearances for the deferred spellbooks of flame sphere and freeze sphere, which are canvas
and hardcover
respectively. These will presumably be randomised once the spellbooks are enabled.
Rings
Rings (other than the meat ring) will randomly take one of the following appearances:
pearl iron twisted steel wire engagement shiny bronze brass copper silver gold wooden granite opal clay coral black onyx moonstone tiger eye jade agate topaz sapphire ruby diamond ivory emerald
Of these, topaz, sapphire, ruby, steel, diamond and emerald rings can be used to semi-permanently engrave something on the floor.
Pearl, iron, twisted, steel, wire, engagement, and shiny can be eaten by any metallivore (rock mole, xorn, or rust monster). Bronze, brass, copper, silver, and gold can be eaten by any metallivore not restricted to rustable metals (rock mole and xorn). Additionally, gelatinous cubes can eat wooden rings.
Wands
Wands take one of the following appearances:
glass balsa crystal maple pine oak ebony marble tin brass copper silver platinum iridium zinc aluminum uranium iron steel hexagonal short runed long curved forked spiked jeweled
Armor
Helms
Four helms are randomised: the helmet, helm of brilliance, helm of opposite alignment, and helm of telepathy Each has one of the following randomised appearances:
plumed helmet etched helmet crested helmet visored helmet
Of these, the visored helmet is always special. It protects against the blinding attack of ravens and the venom-spitting attack of cobras.
Cloaks
Four cloaks have random appearances: the cloak of displacement, cloak of invisibility, cloak of magic resistance and cloak of protection. They are chosen from the following:
tattered cape ornamental cope opera cloak piece of cloth
Cloaks of displacement and protection automatically identify themselves when worn, and cloaks of invisibility will too unless you are already invisible. Otherwise, if you find yourself wearing any of those randomized appearance cloaks as-is, it is the cloak of magic resistance. Even a -3 cloak of protection is automatically identified.
Gloves
Appearances of all gloves are randomized:
old gloves padded gloves riding gloves fencing gloves
Of these, the riding gloves are special, increasing the chance of successfully saddling a steed.
Boots
The appearance of the magical boots is randomized from the following set:
mud boots snow boots riding boots buckled boots hiking boots combat boots jungle boots
Of these, snow boots and riding boots are special. The former makes ice act like normal terrain and the latter increases the chance of successfully saddling a steed. However, this bonus is not cumulative with the riding gloves.
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