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− | {{scroll|name=light|cost=50|ink= | + | {{scroll|name=light|cost=50|ink=4–7}} |
− | + | A '''scroll of light''' can generate light or darkness. | |
== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
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|uncursed, confused | |uncursed, confused | ||
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− | * 20% chance of generating a [[yellow light]] {{refsrc|read.c|1400|nethack=3.6.0}} | + | * 20% chance of generating a [[yellow light]]{{refsrc|src/read.c|1400|nethack=3.6.0}} |
* otherwise, creates a 5-unit radius of darkness | * otherwise, creates a 5-unit radius of darkness | ||
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|blessed, confused | |blessed, confused | ||
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− | * 20% chance of generating a [[yellow light]] | + | * 20% chance of generating a [[yellow light]] |
* otherwise, creates a 9-unit radius of darkness | * otherwise, creates a 9-unit radius of darkness | ||
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|cursed, confused | |cursed, confused | ||
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− | * 20% chance of generating a [[black light]] | + | * 20% chance of generating a [[black light]] |
* otherwise, creates a 5-unit radius of darkness | * otherwise, creates a 5-unit radius of darkness | ||
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− | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Reading the scroll while confused now instead summons tame [[cancelled]] lights, which will follow [[you]] but cannot explode. An uncursed scroll will summon | + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Reading the scroll while confused now instead summons tame [[cancelled]] lights, which will follow [[you]] but cannot explode. An uncursed scroll will summon 3–4 {{monsymlink|yellow light}}s, a blessed scroll will summon 5–6 yellow lights, and a cursed scroll will summon 3–4 {{monsymlink|black light}}s (which are [[invisible]], but still provide light). Nothing will be summoned if the appropriate type of light is genocided.}} |
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
While useful for lighting up a single room, a more efficient option is using a [[wand of light]], [[spellbook of light]], or a [[lamp]], [[brass lantern]] or other light source. Therefore, this scroll is a good candidate for [[blank scroll|blanking]]. | While useful for lighting up a single room, a more efficient option is using a [[wand of light]], [[spellbook of light]], or a [[lamp]], [[brass lantern]] or other light source. Therefore, this scroll is a good candidate for [[blank scroll|blanking]]. | ||
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− | == UnNetHack == | + | == Variants == |
− | In [[UnNetHack]], reading a scroll of light while confused has a different effect than reading a cursed scroll. If blessed or uncursed, it will summon | + | === UnNetHack === |
+ | In [[UnNetHack]], reading a scroll of light while confused has a different effect than reading a cursed scroll. If blessed or uncursed, it will summon 5–10 [[yellow light]]s scattered throughout the level. If the scroll is cursed, it will instead summon up to 15 [[black light]]s. | ||
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+ | === xNetHack === | ||
+ | In [[xNetHack]], an uncursed scroll of light illuminates a radius of 11 squares rather than 5. A blessed scroll illuminates the entire level, even areas that are not within line of sight. Otherwise, scrolls of light use the same behavior as NetHack 3.7.0. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | [[Category:Scrolls|Light]] | ||
[[Category:UnNetHack]] | [[Category:UnNetHack]] | ||
{{nethack-360}} | {{nethack-360}} |
Revision as of 00:57, 7 October 2021
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Name | light |
Appearance | random |
Base price | 50 zm |
Weight | 5 |
Ink to write | 4–7 |
Monster use | Will not be used by monsters. |
A scroll of light can generate light or darkness.
Contents
Effects
Reading the scroll will cause the following effects:
Condition | Effect |
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uncursed | creates a 5-unit radius of light |
blessed | creates a 9-unit radius of light |
cursed | creates a 5-unit radius of darkness |
uncursed, confused |
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blessed, confused |
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cursed, confused |
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The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Reading the scroll while confused now instead summons tame cancelled lights, which will follow you but cannot explode. An uncursed scroll will summon 3–4 y yellow lights, a blessed scroll will summon 5–6 yellow lights, and a cursed scroll will summon 3–4 y black lights (which are invisible, but still provide light). Nothing will be summoned if the appropriate type of light is genocided.Messages
- A lit field surrounds you!
- You read a blessed or uncursed scroll.
- You are surrounded by darkness!
- You read a cursed scroll, or a scroll of any beatitude while confused.
If you are using a light source while creating darkness, one of the following messages may be appended:
- Your <light source> goes out!
- Your <candle>'s flame is extinguished.
- Your light source is extinguished.
- Suddenly, the only light left comes from Sunsword!
- You are wielding Sunsword.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
- Lights appear all around you!
- You read the scroll while confused and summoned lights. This auto-identifies the scroll if you can see any of the lights.
- Tiny lights sparkle in the air momentarily.
- You read the scroll while confused, but lights could not be summoned because they are genocided.
History
Creating a yellow or black light when confused was added in NetHack 3.6.0. Older versions of NetHack and variants will not have this behavior, and will always darken the room.
Strategy
While useful for lighting up a single room, a more efficient option is using a wand of light, spellbook of light, or a lamp, brass lantern or other light source. Therefore, this scroll is a good candidate for blanking.
Variants
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, reading a scroll of light while confused has a different effect than reading a cursed scroll. If blessed or uncursed, it will summon 5–10 yellow lights scattered throughout the level. If the scroll is cursed, it will instead summon up to 15 black lights.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, an uncursed scroll of light illuminates a radius of 11 squares rather than 5. A blessed scroll illuminates the entire level, even areas that are not within line of sight. Otherwise, scrolls of light use the same behavior as NetHack 3.7.0.
References
This page may need to be updated for the current version of NetHack.
It may contain text specific to NetHack 3.6.0. Information on this page may be out of date.
Editors: After reviewing this page and making necessary edits, please change the {{nethack-360}} tag to the current version's tag or {{noversion}} as appropriate.