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| − | In [[NetHack: The Next Generation]] and [[SlashTHEM]], the '''spellbook of finger''' | + | In [[NetHack: The Next Generation]] and [[SlashTHEM]], the '''spellbook of finger''' can be read to learn the '''spell of finger'''. It is a level 2 [[divination spell]], and the [[spellbook]] takes roughly 3 turns to read. |
| − | == | + | ==Description== |
When cast, the spell has a similar effect to [[zap]]ping a [[wand of probing]] - a beam is cast in a selected direction that reveals the status and inventory of any monster in its path, as well as revealing buried items and the contents of statues and containers. There are a few significant differences, however: the spell will usually anger any [[peaceful]] monsters you cast it at, though it has no effect on [[tame]] monsters. Additionally, the spell may wake up [[sleep]]ing monsters, and will also not reveal the identity of [[invisible]] monsters. | When cast, the spell has a similar effect to [[zap]]ping a [[wand of probing]] - a beam is cast in a selected direction that reveals the status and inventory of any monster in its path, as well as revealing buried items and the contents of statues and containers. There are a few significant differences, however: the spell will usually anger any [[peaceful]] monsters you cast it at, though it has no effect on [[tame]] monsters. Additionally, the spell may wake up [[sleep]]ing monsters, and will also not reveal the identity of [[invisible]] monsters. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Once you can cast the spell of finger reliably and have sufficient [[energy]] to do so, it can be a decent | + | Once you can cast the spell of finger reliably and have sufficient [[energy]] to do so, it can be a decent substitute for the [[wand of probing]] or [[stethoscope]] when performing maintenance on pets, or else checking the status of hostile monsters. The spell can let you save wand of probing charges for low-energy situations, and can even substitute for a stethoscope in some situations (especially since it does not require that you be adjacent). |
| − | {{variant | + | {{variant-343}} |
| − | + | [[Category:NetHack: The Next Generation items]] | |
| − | [[Category: NetHack: The Next Generation items]] | + | [[Category:NetHack: The Next Generation spellbooks]] |
| − | [[Category: NetHack: The Next Generation spellbooks]] | + | [[Category:SlashTHEM items]] |
| − | [[Category: SlashTHEM items]] | + | [[Category:SlashTHEM spellbooks]] |
| − | [[Category: SlashTHEM spellbooks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, 10 September 2023
| spellbook of + finger 
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| Appearance | random |
| Base price | 200 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 3 |
| Ink to write | 10–19 |
| Spell type | divination |
| Level | 2 |
| Power cost | 10 Pw |
| Direction | directional |
- Not to be confused with finger of death.
In NetHack: The Next Generation and SlashTHEM, the spellbook of finger can be read to learn the spell of finger. It is a level 2 divination spell, and the spellbook takes roughly 3 turns to read.
Description
When cast, the spell has a similar effect to zapping a wand of probing - a beam is cast in a selected direction that reveals the status and inventory of any monster in its path, as well as revealing buried items and the contents of statues and containers. There are a few significant differences, however: the spell will usually anger any peaceful monsters you cast it at, though it has no effect on tame monsters. Additionally, the spell may wake up sleeping monsters, and will also not reveal the identity of invisible monsters.
Strategy
Once you can cast the spell of finger reliably and have sufficient energy to do so, it can be a decent substitute for the wand of probing or stethoscope when performing maintenance on pets, or else checking the status of hostile monsters. The spell can let you save wand of probing charges for low-energy situations, and can even substitute for a stethoscope in some situations (especially since it does not require that you be adjacent).
