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| − | + | :''For the player stat, see [[strength]].'' | |
| − | :''For the player stat, see [[ | ||
| − | + | In ''[[NetHack]]'', some [[monster]]s are considered '''strong'''. This [[property]] is boolean (i.e. monsters are either strong or not strong), and as a monster attribute is not entirely analogous to player [[strength]]. | |
| − | + | ==Effects for monsters== | |
| + | A strong monster has twice the [[monster carrying capacity|carrying capacity]] as a non-strong monster of the same weight. | ||
| − | == | + | Only strong monsters may wield [[two-handed]] weapons.{{refsrc|src/weapon.c|537|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} Strong monsters have a {{frac|4}} to avoid being pulled around with a [[grappling hook]], and will instead pull around the player.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3257|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
| − | A strong monster has | + | |
| + | ===Generation=== | ||
| + | {{main|Monster starting inventory}} | ||
| + | A strong [[humanoid]] monster that has a weapon attack and the ability to wield weapons, is not being generated on the [[Rogue level]], and does not have its own set of rules governing its [[monster starting inventory]] can be generated with one of the following five weapon sets, with an equal probability of each:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|512|version=NetHack 3.6.6|name="default"|common=Default set of cases for monster weapon generation}} | ||
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| + | # A [[battle-axe]] | ||
| + | # A [[two-handed sword]] | ||
| + | # A [[bow]] and 3-14 [[arrow]]s | ||
| + | # A [[long sword]], or | ||
| + | # A [[lucern hammer]] | ||
| − | + | The size of the die used in rolling for these weapons is determined by whether or not the monster is also a [[M2_LORD|lord]] to its kind, an [[M2_PRINCE|overlord]] to its kind, or is [[nasty]]; this is governed by an [[rnd]] equation that translates to {{sfrac|5|14 - ''N''}}, where ''N'' is the result of a "bias" variable that is incremented for each applicable property - 1 if the monster is a lord, 1 if the monster is nasty, and 2 if the monster is an overlord - and then multiplied by two:<ref name="default"/>: | |
| − | Strong monsters | + | * A normal strong monster uses a d14. ({{frac|5|14}} ≈ 35.71%) |
| + | * Strong monsters that are either nasty or lords to their kind use a d12. ({{frac|5|12}} ≈ 41.67%) | ||
| + | * Strong monsters that are both nasty and a lord to their kind, or else are an overlord to their kind, use a d10. ({{frac|5|10}} = 50%) | ||
| + | * Strong monsters that are both nasty and an overlord to their kind use a d8. ({{frac|5|8}} = 62.5%) | ||
==Effects for the player== | ==Effects for the player== | ||
| − | Polymorphing into a strong monster sets your [[strength]] to 18/**, regardless of your base [[race]].{{refsrc|src/polyself.c| | + | Polymorphing into a strong monster sets your [[strength]] to 18/**, regardless of your base [[race]].{{refsrc|src/polyself.c|673|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
| − | If your [[steed]] is strong and gets entangled in a [[spider web]], it is treated as having a strength of 17 for the purpose of calculating its chance of breaking free. | + | If your [[steed]] is strong and gets entangled in a [[spider web]], it is treated as having a strength of 17 for the purpose of calculating its chance of breaking free, i.e. it has a {{frac|2}} chance to do so.{{refsrc|src/trap.c|1363|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
==List of strong monsters== | ==List of strong monsters== | ||
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* {{monsymlink|gargoyle}} | * {{monsymlink|gargoyle}} | ||
* {{monsymlink|winged gargoyle}} | * {{monsymlink|winged gargoyle}} | ||
| − | * all living dwarves: | + | * all living [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarves]]: |
** {{monsymlink|dwarf}} | ** {{monsymlink|dwarf}} | ||
** {{monsymlink|dwarf lord}} | ** {{monsymlink|dwarf lord}} | ||
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* {{monsymlink|giant mimic}} | * {{monsymlink|giant mimic}} | ||
* all {{monclass|o}} except [[goblin]]s | * all {{monclass|o}} except [[goblin]]s | ||
| − | * all {{monclass|q}} except [[ | + | * all {{monclass|q}} except [[rothe]]s |
* all adult {{monclass|w}} | * all adult {{monclass|w}} | ||
* all {{monclass|A}} except [[Aleax]]es | * all {{monclass|A}} except [[Aleax]]es | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | + | {{nethack-366}} | |
[[Category:Monster attributes]] | [[Category:Monster attributes]] | ||
[[Category:Properties]] | [[Category:Properties]] | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 21 December 2022
- For the player stat, see strength.
In NetHack, some monsters are considered strong. This property is boolean (i.e. monsters are either strong or not strong), and as a monster attribute is not entirely analogous to player strength.
Contents
Effects for monsters
A strong monster has twice the carrying capacity as a non-strong monster of the same weight.
Only strong monsters may wield two-handed weapons.[1] Strong monsters have a 1⁄4 to avoid being pulled around with a grappling hook, and will instead pull around the player.[2]
Generation
A strong humanoid monster that has a weapon attack and the ability to wield weapons, is not being generated on the Rogue level, and does not have its own set of rules governing its monster starting inventory can be generated with one of the following five weapon sets, with an equal probability of each:[3]
- A battle-axe
- A two-handed sword
- A bow and 3-14 arrows
- A long sword, or
- A lucern hammer
The size of the die used in rolling for these weapons is determined by whether or not the monster is also a lord to its kind, an overlord to its kind, or is nasty; this is governed by an rnd equation that translates to 514 - N, where N is the result of a "bias" variable that is incremented for each applicable property - 1 if the monster is a lord, 1 if the monster is nasty, and 2 if the monster is an overlord - and then multiplied by two:[3]:
- A normal strong monster uses a d14. (5⁄14 ≈ 35.71%)
- Strong monsters that are either nasty or lords to their kind use a d12. (5⁄12 ≈ 41.67%)
- Strong monsters that are both nasty and a lord to their kind, or else are an overlord to their kind, use a d10. (5⁄10 = 50%)
- Strong monsters that are both nasty and an overlord to their kind use a d8. (5⁄8 = 62.5%)
Effects for the player
Polymorphing into a strong monster sets your strength to 18/**, regardless of your base race.[4]
If your steed is strong and gets entangled in a spider web, it is treated as having a strength of 17 for the purpose of calculating its chance of breaking free, i.e. it has a 1⁄2 chance to do so.[5]
List of strong monsters
The following monsters are strong:
- all tuCDEHJNOTUV
- d large dog
- d winter wolf
- d hell hound
- f large cat
- g gargoyle
- g winged gargoyle
- all living dwarves:
- h dwarf
- h dwarf lord
- h dwarf king
- h bugbear
- m giant mimic
- all o orc except goblins
- all q quadruped except rothes
- all adult w worm
- all A angelic being except Aleaxes
- M ettin mummy
- M giant mummy
- W Nazgul
- all Y apelike creature except monkeys
- Z ettin zombie
- Z giant zombie
- Z skeleton
- : crocodile
- ; kraken
- ' flesh golem
- ' clay golem
- ' glass golem
- ' iron golem
- most @ human or elf monsters, with these exceptions:
- @ aligned priest
- @ Green-elf
- @ Grey-elf
- @ high priest
- @ nurse
- @ The Oracle
- @ / d werejackal
- @ / r wererat
- @ / d werewolf
- @ Woodland-elf
- & sandestin
- & erinys
- & balrog
- & Asmodeus
- all three Riders
