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{{questmon|Shaman Karnov|Caveman|leader}} Despite his name, he is not a priest or a [[spellcaster]] of any kind.
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{{questmon|Shaman Karnov|Caveman|leader}} He is a [[strong]] [[omnivorous]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] that can be seen via [[infravision]].
  
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==Strategy==
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Shaman Karnov has a single weapon attack. Despite his name, he cannot cast [[monster spell]]s.
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{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e|commit 20cbadc}}, killing quest leaders no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]], and Shaman Karnov and other quest leaders have been made significantly stronger to compensate.
 
  
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The changed stats are as follows:
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{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}, killing quest leaders no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]], and Shaman Karnov and other quest leaders are given stat buffs and additional equipment to compensate. Shaman Karnov's [[speed]] is increased to 15, his [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] becomes 90, and he has a 4d10 weapon attack and will attempt to cast a 2d8 clerical monster spell during each of his turns.}}
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Speed becomes 15 (from 12); MR becomes 90 (from 30); first attack becomes 4d10 (from 2d4), and he gains a 2d8 cast clerical attack.
 
  
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Shaman Karnov also starts with a +5 [[leather armor]] and a +5 [[club]].
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==Generation==
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Shaman Karnov resides within the [[temple]] in the most accessible northern cavern of the [[Caveman quest]]'s home level, standing next to a co-aligned [[altar]].
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{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}, Shaman Karnov generates with a +5 [[leather armor]] and a +5 [[club]].}}
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==History==
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Shaman Karnov is introduced with most other quest leaders in [[NetHack 3.1.0]].
  
 
==Origin==
 
==Origin==
 
Karnov is the username of [[DevTeam]] member [http://ehc.ac/p/nethack/_members/ Mike Stephenson], and may also appear as one of the default names for [[ghost]]s.  
 
Karnov is the username of [[DevTeam]] member [http://ehc.ac/p/nethack/_members/ Mike Stephenson], and may also appear as one of the default names for [[ghost]]s.  
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==Variants==
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Some variants make Shaman Karnov and other quest leaders stronger to accommodate changes to the Quest and its entry mechanics, and these changes may be incorporated into upcoming versions of ''NetHack'' or else be borrowed from them.
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===SporkHack===
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In [[SporkHack]], Shaman Karnov has his difficulty increased to 24. Shaman Karnov's [[speed]] becomes 15, his [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] becomes 90, and he has a 4d10 weapon attack and will attempt to cast a 2d8 clerical [[monster spell]] during each of his turns. He also gains [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].
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===dNetHack===
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In [[dNetHack]], Shaman Karnov is given the ability to [[see invisible]]. All 10 points of his effective [[AC]] are in the protection category.
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===SpliceHack===
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In [[SpliceHack]], Shaman Karnov's stats are improved as in SporkHack minus the difficulty increase.
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===EvilHack===
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In [[EvilHack]], Shaman Karnov's stats and resistances are improved as in SporkHack minus the difficulty increase.
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If [[The Sceptre of Might]] is successfully [[wish]]ed for by a non-Caveman, there is a {{frac|x|x+1}} chance (where ''x'' is the amount of previous [[artifact]] wishes) of a hostile Shaman Karnov generating adjacent to the character with the artifact in his possession.
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All of the above information also applies to [[Hack'EM]].
  
 
==Encyclopedia entry==
 
==Encyclopedia entry==

Revision as of 17:37, 21 February 2024

@ Shaman Karnov Shaman Karnov.png
Difficulty 22
Attacks

Weapon 2d4

Base level 20
Base experience 583
Speed 12
Base AC 0
Base MR 30
Alignment 20 (lawful)
Frequency (by normal means) Unique
Genocidable No
Weight 1450
Nutritional value 400
Size Medium
Resistances None
Resistances conveyed

None

Shaman Karnov:

Reference monst.c#line3061

Shaman Karnov, @, is the Caveman quest leader. He is a strong omnivorous human that can be seen via infravision.

Shaman Karnov has a single weapon attack. Despite his name, he cannot cast monster spells.

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.

Per commit 20cbadcf, killing quest leaders no longer makes the game unwinnable, and Shaman Karnov and other quest leaders are given stat buffs and additional equipment to compensate. Shaman Karnov's speed is increased to 15, his MR score becomes 90, and he has a 4d10 weapon attack and will attempt to cast a 2d8 clerical monster spell during each of his turns.

Generation

Shaman Karnov resides within the temple in the most accessible northern cavern of the Caveman quest's home level, standing next to a co-aligned altar.

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.

As part of commit 20cbadcf, Shaman Karnov generates with a +5 leather armor and a +5 club.

History

Shaman Karnov is introduced with most other quest leaders in NetHack 3.1.0.

Origin

Karnov is the username of DevTeam member Mike Stephenson, and may also appear as one of the default names for ghosts.

Variants

Some variants make Shaman Karnov and other quest leaders stronger to accommodate changes to the Quest and its entry mechanics, and these changes may be incorporated into upcoming versions of NetHack or else be borrowed from them.

SporkHack

In SporkHack, Shaman Karnov has his difficulty increased to 24. Shaman Karnov's speed becomes 15, his MR score becomes 90, and he has a 4d10 weapon attack and will attempt to cast a 2d8 clerical monster spell during each of his turns. He also gains sleep resistance, poison resistance and stoning resistance.

dNetHack

In dNetHack, Shaman Karnov is given the ability to see invisible. All 10 points of his effective AC are in the protection category.

SpliceHack

In SpliceHack, Shaman Karnov's stats are improved as in SporkHack minus the difficulty increase.

EvilHack

In EvilHack, Shaman Karnov's stats and resistances are improved as in SporkHack minus the difficulty increase.

If The Sceptre of Might is successfully wished for by a non-Caveman, there is a x⁄x+1 chance (where x is the amount of previous artifact wishes) of a hostile Shaman Karnov generating adjacent to the character with the artifact in his possession.

All of the above information also applies to Hack'EM.

Encyclopedia entry

Note that Tiamat is the name of the Chromatic dragon.

Making his quarters in the Caves of the Ancestors, Shaman
Karnov unceasingly tries to shield his neanderthal people
from Tiamat's minions' harassments.

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