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'''The Sceptre of Might''' is the [[Caveman]] [[quest artifact]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Caveman quest]], and is [[lawful]] for [[wish]]ing purposes. Its base item type is a [[mace]]. | '''The Sceptre of Might''' is the [[Caveman]] [[quest artifact]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Caveman quest]], and is [[lawful]] for [[wish]]ing purposes. Its base item type is a [[mace]]. | ||
− | == Effects == | + | ==Effects== |
− | When wielded, the Sceptre confers [[magic resistance]] | + | When wielded, the Sceptre confers [[magic resistance]]; it has +d5 to-hit and deals double damage against monsters with a different alignment than the Sceptre. [[Invoking]] the Sceptre toggles [[conflict]] on or off; if the Sceptre leaves your main inventory, it will also stop causing conflict. Conflict caused by the Sceptre does not cause the usual [[nutrition]] drain. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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Thanks to its alignment-based [[double damage]], the Sceptre is one of the best weapons in the game versus cross-aligned monsters, and your quest artifact is always co-aligned. Since most monsters in the game are either [[neutral]] or [[chaotic]], for [[lawful]] characters the Sceptre is a great weapon, comparable even with a similarly enchanted [[Grayswandir]] against most non-silver hating monsters. However, the Sceptre is a somewhat weaker artifact for [[neutral]] Cavepeople; this becomes particularly noticeable in [[Gehennom]]. [[Erosion]]-proofing is recommended in either case, as quest artifacts are not generated damage-proof like [[sacrifice gift]]s. | Thanks to its alignment-based [[double damage]], the Sceptre is one of the best weapons in the game versus cross-aligned monsters, and your quest artifact is always co-aligned. Since most monsters in the game are either [[neutral]] or [[chaotic]], for [[lawful]] characters the Sceptre is a great weapon, comparable even with a similarly enchanted [[Grayswandir]] against most non-silver hating monsters. However, the Sceptre is a somewhat weaker artifact for [[neutral]] Cavepeople; this becomes particularly noticeable in [[Gehennom]]. [[Erosion]]-proofing is recommended in either case, as quest artifacts are not generated damage-proof like [[sacrifice gift]]s. | ||
− | The magic resistance, damage bonuses, and toggleable conflict also make the Sceptre of Might a viable artifact for [[Knight]]s and [[Priest]]s that have an early [[wish]] to spare. | + | The magic resistance, damage bonuses, and toggleable conflict also make the Sceptre of Might a viable artifact for [[Knight]]s and lawful [[Priest]]s that have an early [[wish]] to spare. |
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The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s. | The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s. | ||
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− | == History == | + | ==History== |
− | + | The Sceptre of Might is introduced along with most of the other quest artifacts in [[NetHack 3.1.0]]; from this version to [[NetHack 3.1.3]], its base item type was a [[quarterstaff]]. Until [[NetHack 3.6.0]], the Sceptre of Might's magic resistance was conferred when carried. | |
− | == | + | ==Messages== |
+ | {{message|You feel like a rabble-rouser.|You invoked the Sceptre of Might and are now causing [[conflict]].}} | ||
+ | {{message|You feel the tension decrease around you.|You invoked the Sceptre of Might (or it left your main inventory), and you are no longer causing conflict.}} | ||
+ | {{message|You feel a surge of power, but nothing happens.|You invoked the Sceptre, but you were already causing conflict by other means.}} | ||
− | === SLASH'EM === | + | ==Variants== |
+ | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
The Sceptre of Might does significantly less damage in [[SLASH'EM]]. Its to-hit bonus has been reduced to a set +3, and it does an additional 5 points of damage versus cross-aligned creatures instead of double damage.<ref>http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mazewest/spoilers/arti_007e6.txt</ref> | The Sceptre of Might does significantly less damage in [[SLASH'EM]]. Its to-hit bonus has been reduced to a set +3, and it does an additional 5 points of damage versus cross-aligned creatures instead of double damage.<ref>http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mazewest/spoilers/arti_007e6.txt</ref> | ||
− | === xNetHack === | + | ===xNetHack=== |
In [[xNetHack]], the Sceptre of Might is now the [[Priest]] quest artifact; Cavemen have a new quest artifact called [[Big Stick]], and the old Priest quest artifact, [[the Mitre of Holiness]], is removed. The Sceptre confers [[drain resistance]] when wielded instead of magic resistance, and invoking it provides an [[energy]] boost instead of toggling conflict. | In [[xNetHack]], the Sceptre of Might is now the [[Priest]] quest artifact; Cavemen have a new quest artifact called [[Big Stick]], and the old Priest quest artifact, [[the Mitre of Holiness]], is removed. The Sceptre confers [[drain resistance]] when wielded instead of magic resistance, and invoking it provides an [[energy]] boost instead of toggling conflict. | ||
− | == Encyclopedia entry == | + | ==Encyclopedia entry== |
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{{encyclopedia| | {{encyclopedia| | ||
This mace was created aeons ago in some unknown cave, and has been passed down from generation to generation of cave dwellers. It is a very mighty mace indeed, and in addition will protect anyone who wields it from magic missile attacks. When invoked, it causes conflict in the area around it. | This mace was created aeons ago in some unknown cave, and has been passed down from generation to generation of cave dwellers. It is a very mighty mace indeed, and in addition will protect anyone who wields it from magic missile attacks. When invoked, it causes conflict in the area around it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
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+ | {{nethack-366}} | ||
[[Category:Quest artifacts|Sceptre of Might]] | [[Category:Quest artifacts|Sceptre of Might]] | ||
[[Category:Artifact weapons|Sceptre of Might]] | [[Category:Artifact weapons|Sceptre of Might]] | ||
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Base item | mace |
Damage vs. small | 1d6+1 ×2 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 ×2 |
To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
Bonus versus | cross-aligned |
Weapon skill | mace |
Size | one-handed |
Affiliation | |
When carried |
(none) |
When wielded | |
When invoked |
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Base price | 2500 zm |
Weight | 30 |
Material | iron |
The Sceptre of Might is the Caveman quest artifact. It is the prize for completing the Caveman quest, and is lawful for wishing purposes. Its base item type is a mace.
Contents
Effects
When wielded, the Sceptre confers magic resistance; it has +d5 to-hit and deals double damage against monsters with a different alignment than the Sceptre. Invoking the Sceptre toggles conflict on or off; if the Sceptre leaves your main inventory, it will also stop causing conflict. Conflict caused by the Sceptre does not cause the usual nutrition drain.
Strategy
- See also: Invoke § Optimum invocation schedule
Thanks to its alignment-based double damage, the Sceptre is one of the best weapons in the game versus cross-aligned monsters, and your quest artifact is always co-aligned. Since most monsters in the game are either neutral or chaotic, for lawful characters the Sceptre is a great weapon, comparable even with a similarly enchanted Grayswandir against most non-silver hating monsters. However, the Sceptre is a somewhat weaker artifact for neutral Cavepeople; this becomes particularly noticeable in Gehennom. Erosion-proofing is recommended in either case, as quest artifacts are not generated damage-proof like sacrifice gifts.
The magic resistance, damage bonuses, and toggleable conflict also make the Sceptre of Might a viable artifact for Knights and lawful Priests that have an early wish to spare.
Average damage calculation
The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from weapon skills, strength, or from using a blessed weapon against undead or demons.
Weapon | Coaligned to the Sceptre | Cross-aligned to the Sceptre | ||
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Small monster | Large monster | Small monster | Large monster | |
+0 Sceptre of Might | ||||
+7 Sceptre of Might |
History
The Sceptre of Might is introduced along with most of the other quest artifacts in NetHack 3.1.0; from this version to NetHack 3.1.3, its base item type was a quarterstaff. Until NetHack 3.6.0, the Sceptre of Might's magic resistance was conferred when carried.
Messages
- You feel like a rabble-rouser.
- You invoked the Sceptre of Might and are now causing conflict.
- You feel the tension decrease around you.
- You invoked the Sceptre of Might (or it left your main inventory), and you are no longer causing conflict.
- You feel a surge of power, but nothing happens.
- You invoked the Sceptre, but you were already causing conflict by other means.
Variants
SLASH'EM
The Sceptre of Might does significantly less damage in SLASH'EM. Its to-hit bonus has been reduced to a set +3, and it does an additional 5 points of damage versus cross-aligned creatures instead of double damage.[1]
xNetHack
In xNetHack, the Sceptre of Might is now the Priest quest artifact; Cavemen have a new quest artifact called Big Stick, and the old Priest quest artifact, the Mitre of Holiness, is removed. The Sceptre confers drain resistance when wielded instead of magic resistance, and invoking it provides an energy boost instead of toggling conflict.
Encyclopedia entry
This mace was created aeons ago in some unknown cave, and has been passed down from generation to generation of cave dwellers. It is a very mighty mace indeed, and in addition will protect anyone who wields it from magic missile attacks. When invoked, it causes conflict in the area around it.