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{{spellbook|name=haste self|level=3|type=escape|turns=8|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of speed]]|abundance=3.36%|role=barbarian}} | {{spellbook|name=haste self|level=3|type=escape|turns=8|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[potion of speed]]|abundance=3.36%|role=barbarian}} | ||
| − | + | The '''spellbook of haste self''' is a spellbook that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It allows you to learn the '''haste self''' spell, and is the [[special spell]] for [[Barbarian]]s. | |
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
| + | When cast, the spell gives you very fast [[speed]] temporarily, and can be cast cumulatively to increase the number of turns the effect lasts for. At [[Unskilled]] or [[Basic]], the haste effect lasts for 100–109 (more) turns - at Skilled or Expert, it lasts for 160–169 (more) turns. | ||
| − | + | Unlike a potion of speed, it will not heal [[wounded legs]], but still exercises [[dexterity]] when cast. | |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | + | While most NetHack players achieve very fast speed by wearing [[speed boots]], if you need both very fast speed and [[jump]]ing (e.g., on the [[Astral Plane]]), you can combine this spell with a pair of [[jumping boots]]. A [[potion of speed]] can be just as effective for the short duration required and requires no casting aptitude, but the spell only requires knowledge of it and the ability to cast it reliably. | |
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| − | + | A [[Wizard]] with [[the Eye of the Aethiopica]] can stand in place for a while and cast haste self dozens of times, obtaining enough turns of speed to last the rest of the game - this allows them to free up an armor slot for a different pair of boots, e.g. [[water walking boots]], and the process can be easily repeated by the time it wears off. | |
| − | + | Despite being their special spell, haste self is difficult for most Barbarians to use due to their [[spellcasting]] penalty - while the spell is possible to cast with sufficient skill and a [[robe]], they may instead opt to combine speed boots with {{spell of|jumping}}, which is easier to cast. | |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | In [[NetHack 3.6.2]], all roles were given the ability to advance their skill in escape spells, making it more plausible for Barbarians to cast haste self. | ||
==FIQHack== | ==FIQHack== | ||
| − | + | In [[FIQHack]], the spellbook of haste self is replaced with the [[spellbook of speed monster]]. | |
| − | In [[FIQHack]] the spellbook of haste self is replaced with the [[spellbook of speed monster]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/spl2-343.html#haste_self NetHack Spells spoiler] | * [http://www.steelypips.org/nethack/343/spl2-343.html#haste_self NetHack Spells spoiler] | ||
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[[Category:Spellbooks|Haste self]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Haste self]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:54, 6 October 2021
| spellbook of + haste self 
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| Appearance | random |
| Abundance | 3.36% |
| Base price | 300 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 8 |
| Ink to write | 15–29 |
| Spell type | escape |
| Level | 3 |
| Power cost | 15 Pw |
| Direction | non-directional |
| Equivalent | potion of speed |
| Special for | barbarian |
The spellbook of haste self is a spellbook that appears in NetHack. It allows you to learn the haste self spell, and is the special spell for Barbarians.
Effects
When cast, the spell gives you very fast speed temporarily, and can be cast cumulatively to increase the number of turns the effect lasts for. At Unskilled or Basic, the haste effect lasts for 100–109 (more) turns - at Skilled or Expert, it lasts for 160–169 (more) turns.
Unlike a potion of speed, it will not heal wounded legs, but still exercises dexterity when cast.
Strategy
While most NetHack players achieve very fast speed by wearing speed boots, if you need both very fast speed and jumping (e.g., on the Astral Plane), you can combine this spell with a pair of jumping boots. A potion of speed can be just as effective for the short duration required and requires no casting aptitude, but the spell only requires knowledge of it and the ability to cast it reliably.
A Wizard with the Eye of the Aethiopica can stand in place for a while and cast haste self dozens of times, obtaining enough turns of speed to last the rest of the game - this allows them to free up an armor slot for a different pair of boots, e.g. water walking boots, and the process can be easily repeated by the time it wears off.
Despite being their special spell, haste self is difficult for most Barbarians to use due to their spellcasting penalty - while the spell is possible to cast with sufficient skill and a robe, they may instead opt to combine speed boots with jumping, which is easier to cast.
History
In NetHack 3.6.2, all roles were given the ability to advance their skill in escape spells, making it more plausible for Barbarians to cast haste self.
FIQHack
In FIQHack, the spellbook of haste self is replaced with the spellbook of speed monster.
External links
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It may contain text specific to NetHack 3.6.4. Information on this page may be out of date.
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