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The '''rodent''' is a [[monster class]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is represented by the lowercase [[r]] glyph ({{white|r}}). Rodents are designated internally by the macro <code>'''S_RODENT'''</code>.{{refsrc|include/monsym.h|32|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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The [[monster]]s in the '''rodent''' [[monster class]] are
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The monster class contains the following monsters:{{refsrc|src/monst.c|732|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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* {{monsymlink|sewer rat}}
 
* {{monsymlink|sewer rat}}
 
* {{monsymlink|giant rat}}
 
* {{monsymlink|giant rat}}
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* {{monsym|wererat_(rodent)}} {{monsym|wererat_(human)}} [[wererat]]
 
* {{monsym|wererat_(rodent)}} {{monsym|wererat_(human)}} [[wererat]]
  
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==Common traits==
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All rodents are [[neutral]] [[animal]]s that can be seen via [[infravision]] and lack [[hand]]s with the exception of the wererat, which is chaotic and has a human form. Rodents are primarily [[carnivore]]s, with the sole exceptions being the [[herbivorous]] woodchuck and [[omnivorous]] wererat (though their animal form is carnivorous).
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===Generation===
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Randomly-generated rodents are always created hostile.
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The rodent is the first [[quest]] monster class for [[Healer]]s, and with the exception of the wererat makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Healer quest]]. Some rodents are generated on floors below the home level of the quest branch at level creation: one is generated on the locate level, and two each are generated on the filler levels and goal level.
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==Strategy==
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Between the quick-but-fragile [[rat]]s that appear among the earliest hostile monsters and the slow-but-tough-to-hit rock mole, most of the rodents are not a major threat - of the few that are, the rabid rat can spell an early [[instadeath]] unless you find a source of [[poison resistance]], but can be taken out at a distance. The wererat is the weakest [[werecreature]], but is the biggest threat among the monster class due to their [[lycanthropy]]-transmitting bite in animal form and ability to summon other rats, including the aforementioned rabid rats. A character that can make it to [[Minetown]] or [[Sokoban]] is usually capable of handling wererats and other rodents from that point, especially if they obtain countermeasures for poison and lycanthropy.
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==Variants==
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Variants incorporating the [[Convict]] patch add at least one new monster to the rodent monster class, so that the Convict's default pet sewer rat has at least three stages of growth like other domestic starting pets. Additionally, Convicts can pacify or even tame most rats by [[chatting]] to them. The rodent is also the first quest monster class for Convicts, and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Convict quest]].
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In variants that incorporate the [[Pirate]] patch, the rodent is the first quest monster class for Pirates and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Pirate quest]].
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===SLASH'EM===
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[[SLASH'EM]] adds several new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|rabbit}}
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* {{monsymlink|black rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|rabid rabbit}}
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* {{monsymlink|pack rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|hellrat}}
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* {{monsymlink|The Rat King (SLASH'EM)}}
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The rodent is the first quest monster class for [[Yeomen]], and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Yeoman quest]].
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===UnNetHack===
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UnNetHack adds one new monster to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=UnNetHack}}
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The rodent of unusual size existed in older versions of UnNetHack, before it was eventually combined into the enormous rat.
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===dNetHack===
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[[dNetHack]] introduces a few new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=dNetHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=dNetHack}}
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* {{brown|r}} [[witch's familiar]]
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The rodent replaces the [[arachnid or centipede]] as the first quest monster class for [[Tourist]]s, and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the dNetHack [[Tourist quest/dNetHack|Tourist quest]]. Additionally, rodents make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the [[Madman quest]] as the first quest monster class for [[Madmen]] that are above the branch's locate level.
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[[User:Chris/dNetHack/The Wings of Garuda|The Wings of Garuda]] and [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Cartouche of the Cat Lord|Cartouche of the Cat Lord]] are [[Ward (dNetHack)|wards]] that can repel rodents. All this information also applies to [[notdNetHack]].
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===DynaHack===
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[[DynaHack]] adds two new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=DynaHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=DynaHack}}
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===SpliceHack===
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[[SpliceHack]] adds several new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|black rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|pack rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=SpliceHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=SpliceHack}}
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* {{green|r}} [[ratman]]
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* {{brightgreen|r}} [[ratman squeaker]]
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* {{red|r}} [[hellrat]]
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* {{magenta|r}} [[rat ruler]]
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===EvilHack===
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EvilHack introduces a few new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=UnNetHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=EvilHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|honey badger}}
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===SlashTHEM===
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In addition to SLASH'EM details, [[SlashTHEM]] adds two new monsters to the monster class:
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=SlashTHEM}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=SlashTHEM}}
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[[Cat's Claw]] is an [[artifact weapon]] [[dagger]] that has +5 [[to-hit]] and +7 damage bonuses against rodents.
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===Hack'EM===
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[[Hack'EM]] adds several new monsters to the monster class, including some from different monster classes in other variants:
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* {{monsymlink|rabbit}}
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* {{yellow|r}} [[hedgehog]]
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* {{monsymlink|black rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|pack rat}}
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* {{monsymlink|hellrat}}
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* {{monsymlink|enormous rat|variant=UnNetHack}}
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* {{monsymlink|rodent of unusual size|variant=EvilHack}}
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* {{black|r}} [[skunk]]
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* {{monsymlink|rabid rabbit}}
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* {{brown|r}} [[giant badger]]
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* {{brightmagenta|r}} [[honey badger]]
  
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None of the rodents are a real threat. They are split between the [[rats]], amongst the weakest monsters in the game and the hardy but slow [[rock mole]]. The [[woodchuck]] is not randomly generated, but shares rock mole characteristics (but although they [[dig]] they are not [[metallivore]]s).
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The rodent remains the first quest monster class for Convicts, Healers, Pirates, and Yeomen, and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on their quests.
  
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The [[wererat]] is the weakest of the lycanthropes but is more dangerous than other rodents due to its [[Monster_(command)|summon help]] ability and the [[lycanthropy]] affliction.
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==Encyclopedia entry==
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A gnawing mammal (order _Rodentia_) having in each jaw two (rarely four) incisors, growing continually from persistent pulps, and no canine teeth, as a squirrel, beaver, or rat.
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|[ Webster's Comprehensive International Dictionary of the English Language ]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:17, 10 February 2024

The rodent is a monster class that appears in NetHack, and is represented by the lowercase r glyph (r). Rodents are designated internally by the macro S_RODENT.[1]

The monster class contains the following monsters:[2]

Common traits

All rodents are neutral animals that can be seen via infravision and lack hands with the exception of the wererat, which is chaotic and has a human form. Rodents are primarily carnivores, with the sole exceptions being the herbivorous woodchuck and omnivorous wererat (though their animal form is carnivorous).

Generation

Randomly-generated rodents are always created hostile.

The rodent is the first quest monster class for Healers, and with the exception of the wererat makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the Healer quest. Some rodents are generated on floors below the home level of the quest branch at level creation: one is generated on the locate level, and two each are generated on the filler levels and goal level.

Strategy

Between the quick-but-fragile rats that appear among the earliest hostile monsters and the slow-but-tough-to-hit rock mole, most of the rodents are not a major threat - of the few that are, the rabid rat can spell an early instadeath unless you find a source of poison resistance, but can be taken out at a distance. The wererat is the weakest werecreature, but is the biggest threat among the monster class due to their lycanthropy-transmitting bite in animal form and ability to summon other rats, including the aforementioned rabid rats. A character that can make it to Minetown or Sokoban is usually capable of handling wererats and other rodents from that point, especially if they obtain countermeasures for poison and lycanthropy.

Variants

Variants incorporating the Convict patch add at least one new monster to the rodent monster class, so that the Convict's default pet sewer rat has at least three stages of growth like other domestic starting pets. Additionally, Convicts can pacify or even tame most rats by chatting to them. The rodent is also the first quest monster class for Convicts, and makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the Convict quest.

In variants that incorporate the Pirate patch, the rodent is the first quest monster class for Pirates and makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the Pirate quest.

SLASH'EM

SLASH'EM adds several new monsters to the monster class:

The rodent is the first quest monster class for Yeomen, and makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the Yeoman quest.

UnNetHack

UnNetHack adds one new monster to the monster class:

The rodent of unusual size existed in older versions of UnNetHack, before it was eventually combined into the enormous rat.

dNetHack

dNetHack introduces a few new monsters to the monster class:

The rodent replaces the arachnid or centipede as the first quest monster class for Tourists, and makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the dNetHack Tourist quest. Additionally, rodents make up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on the Madman quest as the first quest monster class for Madmen that are above the branch's locate level.

The Wings of Garuda and Cartouche of the Cat Lord are wards that can repel rodents. All this information also applies to notdNetHack.

DynaHack

DynaHack adds two new monsters to the monster class:

SpliceHack

SpliceHack adds several new monsters to the monster class:

EvilHack

EvilHack introduces a few new monsters to the monster class:

SlashTHEM

In addition to SLASH'EM details, SlashTHEM adds two new monsters to the monster class:

Cat's Claw is an artifact weapon dagger that has +5 to-hit and +7 damage bonuses against rodents.

Hack'EM

Hack'EM adds several new monsters to the monster class, including some from different monster classes in other variants:

The rodent remains the first quest monster class for Convicts, Healers, Pirates, and Yeomen, and makes up 24⁄175 of the monsters randomly generated on their quests.

Encyclopedia entry

A gnawing mammal (order _Rodentia_) having in each jaw two (rarely four) incisors, growing continually from persistent pulps, and no canine teeth, as a squirrel, beaver, or rat.

[ Webster's Comprehensive International Dictionary of the English Language ]

References

  1. ↑ include/monsym.h in NetHack 3.6.7, line 32
  2. ↑ src/monst.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 732
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