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{{spellbook|name=haste self|level=3|type=[[escape spells|escape]]|cost=300|turns=8}} | {{spellbook|name=haste self|level=3|type=[[escape spells|escape]]|cost=300|turns=8}} | ||
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| − | == | + | A [[spellbook of haste self]] allows you to learn the '''haste self''' spell. This spell gives you ''very fast'' [[speed]] temporarily, making it a potential substitute for [[speed boots]] or a [[potion of speed]]. |
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| + | At unskilled or basic, the haste effect lasts for 100–109 turns; at skilled or expert it lasts for 160–169 turns. Unlike a potion of speed it will not heal your [[wounded legs]], but it will still exercise [[Dexterity]] when cast. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Most players achieve ''very fast'' speed by wearing speed boots. | ||
| + | However, if you need both very fast speed and [[jump]]ing, you can get the former from this spell and the latter from [[jumping boots]]. | ||
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| + | This combination can be very useful on the [[Astral Plane]], but a potion of speed can be just as effective for the short duration required. | ||
==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]] | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 30 April 2009
| spellbook of + haste self 
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| Appearance | random |
| Base price | 300 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 8 |
| Ink to write | 15–29 |
| Spell type | [[escape spells|escape]] |
| Level | 3 |
| Power cost | 15 Pw |
A spellbook of haste self allows you to learn the haste self spell. This spell gives you very fast speed temporarily, making it a potential substitute for speed boots or a potion of speed.
At unskilled or basic, the haste effect lasts for 100–109 turns; at skilled or expert it lasts for 160–169 turns. Unlike a potion of speed it will not heal your wounded legs, but it will still exercise Dexterity when cast.
Strategy
Most players achieve very fast speed by wearing speed boots. However, if you need both very fast speed and jumping, you can get the former from this spell and the latter from jumping boots.
This combination can be very useful on the Astral Plane, but a potion of speed can be just as effective for the short duration required.
