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A '''shade''', {{monsym|shade}}, is a type of undead [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are capable of phasing and [[see invisible]] like other [[ghost (monster class)|ghosts]], and are incredibly dangerous due to their slowing attack removing intrinsic [[speed]] and (temporarily) extrinsic speed - it can also cause [[paralysis]], leaving the player vulnerable to other more dangerous creatures. | A '''shade''', {{monsym|shade}}, is a type of undead [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. They are capable of phasing and [[see invisible]] like other [[ghost (monster class)|ghosts]], and are incredibly dangerous due to their slowing attack removing intrinsic [[speed]] and (temporarily) extrinsic speed - it can also cause [[paralysis]], leaving the player vulnerable to other more dangerous creatures. | ||
| − | Shades can only be harmed with [[blessed]] weapons, [[silver]] objects, [[magic]], | + | Shades can only be harmed with [[blessed]] weapons, [[silver]] objects, [[magic]], and certain [[artifact weapon]]s. [[Mirror]]s count as silver objects for this purpose, but will only deal 1 point of damage and break if used to attack them.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1353|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|880|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
A silver weapon, [[MC]]3 and/or [[free action]] are highly recommended in the presence of shades - if you have made it this far without any of those available to you, or else you do not want to fight them (e.g. during a [[speed ascension]]), you can scare away the shades using an applicable instrument, such as a [[bugle]] or [[tooled horn]]. | A silver weapon, [[MC]]3 and/or [[free action]] are highly recommended in the presence of shades - if you have made it this far without any of those available to you, or else you do not want to fight them (e.g. during a [[speed ascension]]), you can scare away the shades using an applicable instrument, such as a [[bugle]] or [[tooled horn]]. | ||
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| + | Silver weapons and [[Sunsword]] will do their full damage{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|332|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Sunsword is the only artifact with a damage bonus specifically against undead}} (base + enchantment) to shades in addition to the (if applicable) d4 blessed damage and d20 silver damage against undead. Other physical items will have their base damage and enchantment zeroed,{{refsrc|src/weapon.c|301|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} and deal only the component of their damage that comes from being blessed{{refsrc|src/weapon.c|321|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=In <code>dmgval()</code>, this damage bonus comes after zeroing the base damage and enchantment}}{{refsrc|src/weapon.c|389|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=non-weapon damage}} or having [[artifact]] damage bonus of a type that shades are not resistant to.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|816|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=bonus damage from <code>artifact_hit()</code> is applied after <code>dmgval()</code>}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|1174|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=adding the artifact bonus}}{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|752|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=whether artifact special damage applies; shades are affected by "generalist" artifacts}} | ||
Players who wish to fight them but lack a silver weapon can use the [[Bell of Opening]] or any other silver item against them - [[silver arrow]]s will not work unless [[fire]]d from a [[bow]]. Unarmed combat with [[blessed]] [[gloves]] or a silver [[ring]] and no gloves can also work, as does wielding the silver ring, though this is comparatively much slower. A non-weapon silver object will not break [[weaponless]] conduct. | Players who wish to fight them but lack a silver weapon can use the [[Bell of Opening]] or any other silver item against them - [[silver arrow]]s will not work unless [[fire]]d from a [[bow]]. Unarmed combat with [[blessed]] [[gloves]] or a silver [[ring]] and no gloves can also work, as does wielding the silver ring, though this is comparatively much slower. A non-weapon silver object will not break [[weaponless]] conduct. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 03:03, 30 November 2021
shade 
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| Difficulty | 14 |
| Attacks | |
| Base level | 12 |
| Base experience | 357 |
| Speed | 10 |
| Base AC | 10 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 0 (Not randomly generated) |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1450 |
| Nutritional value | 0 |
| Size | Medium |
| Resistances | Cold, Sleep, Disintegration, Poison, Petrification |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A shade:
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| Reference | monst.c#line2523 |
A shade, , is a type of undead monster that appears in NetHack. They are capable of phasing and see invisible like other ghosts, and are incredibly dangerous due to their slowing attack removing intrinsic speed and (temporarily) extrinsic speed - it can also cause paralysis, leaving the player vulnerable to other more dangerous creatures.
Shades can only be harmed with blessed weapons, silver objects, magic, and certain artifact weapons. Mirrors count as silver objects for this purpose, but will only deal 1 point of damage and break if used to attack them.[1][2]
Generation
Orcus-town is the only place where shades appear. Six shades are generated on the level upon entering in normal circumstances - two are placed next to Orcus, and the other four are placed randomly in the town.[3]
Strategy
A silver weapon, MC3 and/or free action are highly recommended in the presence of shades - if you have made it this far without any of those available to you, or else you do not want to fight them (e.g. during a speed ascension), you can scare away the shades using an applicable instrument, such as a bugle or tooled horn.
Silver weapons and Sunsword will do their full damage[4] (base + enchantment) to shades in addition to the (if applicable) d4 blessed damage and d20 silver damage against undead. Other physical items will have their base damage and enchantment zeroed,[5] and deal only the component of their damage that comes from being blessed[6][7] or having artifact damage bonus of a type that shades are not resistant to.[8][9][10]
Players who wish to fight them but lack a silver weapon can use the Bell of Opening or any other silver item against them - silver arrows will not work unless fired from a bow. Unarmed combat with blessed gloves or a silver ring and no gloves can also work, as does wielding the silver ring, though this is comparatively much slower. A non-weapon silver object will not break weaponless conduct.
Encyclopedia entry
Shades are undead creatures. They differ from zombies in
that a zombie is an undead animation of a corpse, while a
shade is an undead creature magically created by the use
of black magic.
References
- ↑ src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 1353
- ↑ src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 880
- ↑ dat/gehennom.des in NetHack 3.6.6, line 398
- ↑ src/artifact.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 332: Sunsword is the only artifact with a damage bonus specifically against undead
- ↑ src/weapon.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 301
- ↑ src/weapon.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 321: In
dmgval(), this damage bonus comes after zeroing the base damage and enchantment - ↑ src/weapon.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 389: non-weapon damage
- ↑ src/uhitm.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 816: bonus damage from
artifact_hit()is applied afterdmgval() - ↑ src/artifact.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 1174: adding the artifact bonus
- ↑ src/artifact.c in NetHack 3.6.6, line 752: whether artifact special damage applies; shades are affected by "generalist" artifacts
