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| − | {{spellbook|name=charm monster|level=3|type=enchantment|turns=6|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[scroll of taming]]|abundance=2.03%|role=tourist}} | + | {{spellbook |
| + | |name=charm monster | ||
| + | |level=3 | ||
| + | |type=enchantment | ||
| + | |turns=6 | ||
| + | |direction=non-directional | ||
| + | |equiv=[[scroll of taming]] | ||
| + | |abundance=2.03% | ||
| + | |role=tourist}} | ||
| − | + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of charm monster''' can be read to learn the '''spell of charm monster'''. It is a level 3 [[enchantment spell]], and the spellbook takes roughly 6 turns to read. It is the [[special spell]] for [[Tourist]]s. | |
| − | == | + | ==Generation== |
| + | There is a ~2.03% chance that a randomly-generated spellbook will be a spellbook of charm monster. | ||
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| + | [[Wizard]]s may start the game with this spellbook as one of their non-[[force bolt]] spellbooks.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|169|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
This spell has the basic effect of an uncursed [[scroll of taming]], turning adjacent monsters into pets. Monsters have a chance of resisting it, depending on their [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance]].{{refsrc|read.c|641}} [[Covetous]] or human monsters will be [[peaceful|pacified]] instead,{{refsrc|dog.c|806}} as are demons unless you are a demon yourself;{{refsrc|dog.c|807}} the [[Wizard of Yendor]], [[Medusa]] and the [[quest nemesis]] cannot be pacified or tamed.{{refsrc|dog.c|752}} The taming effect will also pacify any angry [[shopkeeper]]s it affects, even if they would normally resist.{{refsrc|read.c|640}} | This spell has the basic effect of an uncursed [[scroll of taming]], turning adjacent monsters into pets. Monsters have a chance of resisting it, depending on their [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance]].{{refsrc|read.c|641}} [[Covetous]] or human monsters will be [[peaceful|pacified]] instead,{{refsrc|dog.c|806}} as are demons unless you are a demon yourself;{{refsrc|dog.c|807}} the [[Wizard of Yendor]], [[Medusa]] and the [[quest nemesis]] cannot be pacified or tamed.{{refsrc|dog.c|752}} The taming effect will also pacify any angry [[shopkeeper]]s it affects, even if they would normally resist.{{refsrc|read.c|640}} | ||
There is no functional difference between different skill levels. | There is no functional difference between different skill levels. | ||
| − | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Charm monster is now a level 5 spell | + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Charm monster is now a level 5 spell, and the spellbook requires 25-49 magic marker charges to write.}} |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Charm monster is one of the most useful spells NetHack has to offer. Its most obvious use is to acquire pets. Some very powerful monsters, including [[minotaur]]s and [[mastodon]]s, will never resist it as they have no [[magic resistance (monster)|MR]] | + | Charm monster is one of the most useful spells NetHack has to offer. Its most obvious use is to acquire pets. Some very powerful monsters, including [[minotaur]]s and [[mastodon]]s, will never resist it as they have no [[magic resistance (monster)|MR]], while others have such a high level and [[magic resistance (monster)|MR]] that you may be unable to pacify them at all, e.g. [[arch-lich]]es. |
Charm monster is useful for any role which can gain skill in [[enchantment spells]], or can gain enough levels to cast it easily even when unskilled; Tourists in particular will have a good chance of being able to cast it. However, it is also quite useful as an emergency spell, particularly in the earlier stages of the game where few monsters have appreciable magic resistance - it is much better to have that [[soldier ant]] become your pet than your killer. | Charm monster is useful for any role which can gain skill in [[enchantment spells]], or can gain enough levels to cast it easily even when unskilled; Tourists in particular will have a good chance of being able to cast it. However, it is also quite useful as an emergency spell, particularly in the earlier stages of the game where few monsters have appreciable magic resistance - it is much better to have that [[soldier ant]] become your pet than your killer. | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Spellbooks|Charm monster]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Charm monster]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:42, 13 November 2023
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 2.03% |
| Base price | 300 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 6 |
| Ink to write | 15–29 |
| Spell type | enchantment |
| Level | 3 |
| Power cost | 15 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Equivalent | scroll of taming |
| Special for | tourist |
In NetHack, the spellbook of charm monster can be read to learn the spell of charm monster. It is a level 3 enchantment spell, and the spellbook takes roughly 6 turns to read. It is the special spell for Tourists.
Contents
Generation
There is a ~2.03% chance that a randomly-generated spellbook will be a spellbook of charm monster.
Wizards may start the game with this spellbook as one of their non-force bolt spellbooks.[1]
Description
This spell has the basic effect of an uncursed scroll of taming, turning adjacent monsters into pets. Monsters have a chance of resisting it, depending on their magic resistance.[2] Covetous or human monsters will be pacified instead,[3] as are demons unless you are a demon yourself;[4] the Wizard of Yendor, Medusa and the quest nemesis cannot be pacified or tamed.[5] The taming effect will also pacify any angry shopkeepers it affects, even if they would normally resist.[6]
There is no functional difference between different skill levels.
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.
Charm monster is now a level 5 spell, and the spellbook requires 25-49 magic marker charges to write.Strategy
Charm monster is one of the most useful spells NetHack has to offer. Its most obvious use is to acquire pets. Some very powerful monsters, including minotaurs and mastodons, will never resist it as they have no MR, while others have such a high level and MR that you may be unable to pacify them at all, e.g. arch-liches.
Charm monster is useful for any role which can gain skill in enchantment spells, or can gain enough levels to cast it easily even when unskilled; Tourists in particular will have a good chance of being able to cast it. However, it is also quite useful as an emergency spell, particularly in the earlier stages of the game where few monsters have appreciable magic resistance - it is much better to have that soldier ant become your pet than your killer.
