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A '''swimmer''' is any [[monster]] that has the <code>M1_SWIM</code> flag set. Attacking a swimmer with a [[trident]] while it is in water gives a +4 [[to-hit]] bonus.
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A '''swimmer''' is any [[monster]] that has the <code>M1_SWIM</code> flag set. Only swimmers will be generated on the [[Plane of Water]].{{refsrc|makemon.c|66|version= NetHack 3.6.1}} Swimming is largely similar to [[amphibious]]ness, preventing a monster from [[drowning]].  One difference is that swimming monsters can pick up items underwater{{refsrc|dogmove.c|1263|version= NetHack 3.6.1}}.  Attacking a swimmer with a [[trident]] while it is in water gives a +4 [[to-hit]] bonus.{{refsrc|weapon.c|168|version= NetHack 3.6.1}}
  
 
== List of swimmers ==
 
== List of swimmers ==
 
 
=== Individual monsters ===
 
=== Individual monsters ===
 
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* {{monsymlink|baby crocodile}}
* [[baby crocodile]]
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* {{monsymlink|crocodile}}
* [[crocodile]]
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* {{monsymlink|gremlin}}
* [[gremlin]]
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* {{monsymlink|mail daemon}}
* [[mail daemon]]
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* {{monsymlink|newt}}
* [[newt]]
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* {{monsymlink|rust monster}}
* [[rust monster]]
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* {{monsymlink|water demon}}
* [[water demon]]
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* {{monsymlink|water elemental}}
* [[water elemental]]
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* {{monsymlink|water nymph}}
* [[water nymph]]
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* {{monsymlink|water troll}}
* [[water troll]]
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* {{monsymlink|woodchuck}}
* [[woodchuck]]
 
  
 
=== Entire classes ===
 
=== Entire classes ===
 
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* all [[Snake (monster class)|snakes]]:
* all snakes:
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** {{monsymlink|cobra}}
** [[cobra]]
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** {{monsymlink|garter snake}}
** [[garter snake]]
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** {{monsymlink|pit viper}}
** [[pit viper]]
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** {{monsymlink|python}}
** [[python]]
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** {{monsymlink|snake}}
** [[snake]]
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** {{monsymlink|water moccasin}}
** [[water moccasin]]
 
 
* all [[sea monster]]s:
 
* all [[sea monster]]s:
** [[electric eel]]
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** {{monsymlink|electric eel}}
** [[giant eel]]
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** {{monsymlink|giant eel}}
** [[jellyfish]]
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** {{monsymlink|jellyfish}}
** [[kraken]]
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** {{monsymlink|kraken}}
** [[piranha]]
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** {{monsymlink|piranha}}
** [[shark]]
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** {{monsymlink|shark}}
  
 
=== Unique monsters ===
 
=== Unique monsters ===
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* {{monsymlink|Medusa}}
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* {{monsymlink|Orion}}
  
* [[Medusa]]
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== You ==
* [[Orion]]
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Swimming property can be obtained by [[polymorph]]ing into one of the above monsters or riding a swimming [[steed]]. It is very similar to being [[breathless]], allowing you to stay in water but not preventing [[wet|water damage]]. Interestingly, while messages imply that you stay on the surface of water, you still cannot see your surroundings while swimming.{{refsrc|trap.c|3693|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
 
 
  
{{stub|How does being a swimmer affect a monster?}}
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==Variants==
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]], swimming ability can additionally be obtained by wearing [[gauntlets of swimming]] or reaching level 15 as a [[Yeoman]].  It's a bit more desirable property than in vanilla because of the [[create pool]] monster spell, although [[flying]] supersedes it.
  
[[Category:Monsters]] [[Category:Properties]]
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==References==
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<references/>
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{{nethack-361}}
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[[Category:Monster attributes]]

Latest revision as of 19:17, 20 January 2024

A swimmer is any monster that has the M1_SWIM flag set. Only swimmers will be generated on the Plane of Water.[1] Swimming is largely similar to amphibiousness, preventing a monster from drowning. One difference is that swimming monsters can pick up items underwater[2]. Attacking a swimmer with a trident while it is in water gives a +4 to-hit bonus.[3]

List of swimmers

Individual monsters

Entire classes

Unique monsters

You

Swimming property can be obtained by polymorphing into one of the above monsters or riding a swimming steed. It is very similar to being breathless, allowing you to stay in water but not preventing water damage. Interestingly, while messages imply that you stay on the surface of water, you still cannot see your surroundings while swimming.[4]

Variants

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, swimming ability can additionally be obtained by wearing gauntlets of swimming or reaching level 15 as a Yeoman. It's a bit more desirable property than in vanilla because of the create pool monster spell, although flying supersedes it.

References

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