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| − | A '''stiletto''' is a | + | A '''stiletto''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]] and uses the [[knife]] skill, and can double as a [[projectile]] weapon. |
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==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
Stilettos make up about 0.5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, in [[shop]]s, or as [[death drop]]s). | Stilettos make up about 0.5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, in [[shop]]s, or as [[death drop]]s). | ||
| − | [[Salamander]]s have a | + | [[Salamander]]s have a {{frac|21}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a stiletto.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|485|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} |
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Stilettos are identical to knives and much rarer, making them impractical to collect for use as projectiles - standard knives are somewhat more common, and weapons such as [[dagger]]s, [[spear]]s and the similarly-rare [[shuriken]] offer much more damage. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | The stiletto first appears in [[NetHack 3.1.0]]. Stilettos become stackable and eligible for multishot in [[NetHack 3.6.0]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
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| + | A stiletto is a specialized dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a thrusting and stabbing weapon - the blade's narrow width and sharply-tapered tip allow it to penetrate deeply for this purpose. While considered a form of dagger, most stilettos are not designed for cutting or slashing, even with edged examples. | ||
| − | + | Over time, the term stiletto has been used as a general descriptive term for a variety of narrow knife blades with minimal cutting surfaces and a needle-like point, and in American English can also refer to a switchblade knife with a stiletto- or bayonet-type blade design. The term may also describe any exaggeratedly thin and pointed feature, such as a stiletto heel. | |
| − | == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | + | Some variants of NetHack make the stiletto somewhat more common. | |
| − | == | + | ===SlashTHEM=== |
| + | In [[SlashTHEM]], [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Spineseeker]] are [[artifact]] stilettos. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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Revision as of 08:28, 8 February 2024
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| Name | stiletto |
| Appearance | stiletto |
| Damage vs. small | 1d3 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d2 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | knife |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 4 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 5 |
| Material | iron |
A stiletto is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is made of iron and uses the knife skill, and can double as a projectile weapon.
Contents
Generation
Stilettos make up about 0.5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, in shops, or as death drops).
Salamanders have a 1⁄21 chance of being generated with a stiletto.[1]
Strategy
Stilettos are identical to knives and much rarer, making them impractical to collect for use as projectiles - standard knives are somewhat more common, and weapons such as daggers, spears and the similarly-rare shuriken offer much more damage.
History
The stiletto first appears in NetHack 3.1.0. Stilettos become stackable and eligible for multishot in NetHack 3.6.0.
Origin
A stiletto is a specialized dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a thrusting and stabbing weapon - the blade's narrow width and sharply-tapered tip allow it to penetrate deeply for this purpose. While considered a form of dagger, most stilettos are not designed for cutting or slashing, even with edged examples.
Over time, the term stiletto has been used as a general descriptive term for a variety of narrow knife blades with minimal cutting surfaces and a needle-like point, and in American English can also refer to a switchblade knife with a stiletto- or bayonet-type blade design. The term may also describe any exaggeratedly thin and pointed feature, such as a stiletto heel.
Variants
Some variants of NetHack make the stiletto somewhat more common.
SlashTHEM
In SlashTHEM, Oathkeeper and Spineseeker are artifact stilettos.
Encyclopedia entry
Possibly perceiving an expression of dubiosity on their
faces, the globetrotter went on adhering to his adventures.
-- And I seen a man killed in Trieste by an Italian chap.
Knife in his back. Knife like that.
Whilst speaking he produced a dangerous looking clasp knife,
quite in keeping with his character, and held it in the
striking position.
-- In a knockingshop it was count of a tryon between two
smugglers. Fellow hid behind a door, come up behind him.
Like that. Prepare to meet your God, says he. Chuck! It
went into his back up to the butt.
