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{{spellbook|name=magic mapping|level=5|type=divination|turns=35|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[scroll of magic mapping]]|abundance=1.83%|role=archaeologist}}
 
{{spellbook|name=magic mapping|level=5|type=divination|turns=35|direction=non-directional|equiv=[[scroll of magic mapping]]|abundance=1.83%|role=archaeologist}}
A '''spellbook of magic mapping''' allows you to learn the magic mapping spell.  It is the [[spellcasting#Role penalties|special spell]] for [[archeologist]]s.
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A '''spellbook of magic mapping''' allows you to learn the magic mapping spell, which reveals the entire map (ahtough it does not fully reveal the contents of rooms).  It is the [[spellcasting#Role penalties|special spell]] for [[archeologist]]s.
  
==Effects==
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==Strategy==
Casting this spell is the same as reading a [[scroll of magic mapping]].
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The spell will reveal all of the level's walls (but not its rooms) and corridors, as well as the exit stair. It is most popular for making it easier to traverse [[Gehennom]]'s vast mazes. When combined with [[teleportation|teleport]] and [[teleport control]], magic mapping allows you to traverse whole levels in seconds (cast, teleport to exit stair, leave). Although useful on its own, it becomes even more useful when combined with any one of the following spells:
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*[[Spellbook of detect monsters|Detect monsters]], which allows you to head directly for, or avoid, certain enemies.
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*[[Spellbook of detect unseen|Detect unseen]], which reveals traps on the level, making traversing it even less dangerous.
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*[[Spellbook of detect treasure|Detect treasure]] and [[Spellbook of detect food|Detect food]], which add another layer of detail to your view.
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*[[Telortation]] and [[teleport control]], which allows you to zip to the exit stair almost simultaneously, or anywhere else you want to go.
  
==Strategy==
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When ascending after acquiring the Amulet, it can be used to pick up map facets that you missed on your first round through.
It has proven popular to alleviate the boredom of [[Gehennom]] so prevalent in NetHack.
 
  
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[[Category:Spellbooks|Magic mapping]]
 
[[Category:Spellbooks|Magic mapping]]

Revision as of 03:07, 1 December 2011

spellbook of
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Appearance random
Abundance 1.83%
Base price 500 zm
Weight 50
Turns to read 35
Ink to write 25–49
Spell type divination
Level 5
Power cost 25 Pw
Direction non-directional
Equivalent scroll of magic mapping
Special for archaeologist

A spellbook of magic mapping allows you to learn the magic mapping spell, which reveals the entire map (ahtough it does not fully reveal the contents of rooms). It is the special spell for archeologists.

Strategy

The spell will reveal all of the level's walls (but not its rooms) and corridors, as well as the exit stair. It is most popular for making it easier to traverse Gehennom's vast mazes. When combined with teleport and teleport control, magic mapping allows you to traverse whole levels in seconds (cast, teleport to exit stair, leave). Although useful on its own, it becomes even more useful when combined with any one of the following spells:

When ascending after acquiring the Amulet, it can be used to pick up map facets that you missed on your first round through.