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{{spellbook|name=cure sickness|level=3|type=healing|turns=6|direction=non-directional|abundance=3.25%|role=healer}} | {{spellbook|name=cure sickness|level=3|type=healing|turns=6|direction=non-directional|abundance=3.25%|role=healer}} | ||
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| + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', the '''spellbook of cure sickness''' allows you to learn the '''spell of cure sickness'''. It is an [[emergency spell]], and is the [[special spell]] of the [[Healer]]. | ||
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| + | ==Effects== | ||
| + | When cast, the spell cures all forms of [[sickness]], including [[food poisoning]] and [[illness]], and removes [[sliming|slime]]. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
| − | + | In most situations, the [[unicorn horn]] supercedes the spell for curing sicknesses; unlike the spell, however, even a blessed unicorn horn is not always guaranteed to work. In addition, the spell can also cure [[sliming]], and is the safest means of doing so since it does not risk damaging your armor or inventory. | |
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Another noteworthy thing is that high-level [[Healers]] with 18 [[wisdom]] can cast this spell with 0% failure rates even while wearing metallic armour without a robe. | Another noteworthy thing is that high-level [[Healers]] with 18 [[wisdom]] can cast this spell with 0% failure rates even while wearing metallic armour without a robe. | ||
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[[Category:Spellbooks|Cure sickness]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Cure sickness]] | ||
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 3.25% |
| Base price | 300 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 6 |
| Ink to write | 15–29 |
| Spell type | healing |
| Level | 3 |
| Power cost | 15 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Special for | healer |
In NetHack, the spellbook of cure sickness allows you to learn the spell of cure sickness. It is an emergency spell, and is the special spell of the Healer.
Effects
When cast, the spell cures all forms of sickness, including food poisoning and illness, and removes slime.
Strategy
In most situations, the unicorn horn supercedes the spell for curing sicknesses; unlike the spell, however, even a blessed unicorn horn is not always guaranteed to work. In addition, the spell can also cure sliming, and is the safest means of doing so since it does not risk damaging your armor or inventory.
Another noteworthy thing is that high-level Healers with 18 wisdom can cast this spell with 0% failure rates even while wearing metallic armour without a robe.
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