Difference between revisions of "Thiefbane"

From NetHackWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Thiefbane decaptiates only @; cleanup)
(One-Eyed Sam doesn't have their own article split off properly yet, and in general there's probably a ton of bad advice to prune re: the black market)
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
'''ThiefBane''' is always generated in the inventory of [[One-Eyed Sam]] (unless wished for before Sam is generated). ThiefBane is typically generated with an [[enchantment]], but the greater prize is the [[instadeath]] by decapitation (need to find percent chance) on monsters symbolized by {{kbd|@}}.
+
{{artifact weapon
 +
  |color=metal color
 +
  |name=Thiefbane
 +
  |base=long sword
 +
  |smalldmg=1d8 '''+1 + level drain + cancellation + beheading'''
 +
  |largedmg=1d12 '''+1 + level drain + cancellation + beheading'''
 +
  |tohit='''+5'''
 +
  |bonusversus=[[@]]
 +
  |skill=long sword
 +
  |affiliation=[[chaotic]]
 +
  |cost=1500
 +
  |weight=40
 +
  |material=iron
 +
}}
 +
'''Thiefbane''' is an artifact weapon in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]], [[SpliceHack]], [[Hack'EM]], and [[UnNetHack]]. Generally a [[chaotic]] [[long sword]], it is found in the possession of [[One-eyed Sam]] in the [[Black Market]].
  
== Acquiring ThiefBane ==
+
==Description==
Given that the Black marketeer is level 24 and carrying an ascension kit, it may be best to kill her with some ruse. A [[scroll of earth]] or invisibility will fix One-Eyed Sam on her spot, and highly enchanted firearms or poisoned darts work fine for the kill. More suggestions can be found at [[Black_Market]].
+
Against monsters represented by {{white|@}}, Thiefbane has a 10% chance of [[beheading]], causes [[level drain]] similar to [[Stormbringer]], and has +5 to hit and +1 damage. Thiefbane also has a 1 in 6 chance of [[canceling]] any {{white|@}} it hits.{{refsrc|src/artifact.c|1206|unnethack=1406}} This also means that Thiefbane will subject you to [[artifact blast]]s even if you are chaotic, since you are always represented by {{white|@}}.
  
However, this is not neccessary to acquire ThiefBane. If you are appropriately fast, armored, brave or stupid, and have the [[Technique]] [[Disarm]] and are wielding something you are at least skilled in, you can steal Thiefbane. Beware you still risk decapitation. If you try that, you will need an escape plan that works despite the [[Black_Market]]'s restrictions. One way is to apply (break) a wand of digging, trapping her (away from the door).
+
In [[UnNetHack]], Thiefbane's base item class has been changed to [[two-handed sword]] and the player is in danger of being decapitated even if not in a form symbolized by {{white|@}}.
 +
 
 +
==Generation==
 +
Thiefbane will always be generated in One-Eyed Sam's inventory. It cannot be randomly generated or wished for{{refsrc|objnam.c|3018|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}, or even found in [[bones]]{{refsrc|bones.c|124|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}.
 +
 
 +
Thiefbane will be well-enchanted, but it is not generated [[rustproof]], as players who elect to kill Sam via controlled [[polymorph]] into a [[giant shoggoth]] will discover.
 +
 
 +
==Strategy==
 +
Thiefbane is the primary reason that angering One-eyed Sam is frequently a game-ending mistake; against the player, it is easily the deadliest weapon in the game.  However, in the player's hands, it is somewhat underwhelming, as for the most part non-player {{white|@}} are not particularly dangerous or common.  One possible exception is on the [[Astral Plane]], with its hordes of [[aligned priest]]s and [[player monster]]s, but even there, most players will likely prefer a weapon such as [[Vorpal Blade]] or [[Excalibur]].
 +
 
 +
==References==
 +
<references/>
 +
{{todo|Update to reflect THEM/Hack'EM}}
 +
{{slashem-7E7|offset=1}}
 +
{{variant-343}}
 +
[[Category:SLASH'EM artifact weapons]]
 +
[[Category:UnNetHack artifact weapons]]
 +
[[Category:SpliceHack artifact weapons]]
 +
[[Category:SlashTHEM artifact weapons]]
 +
[[Category:Hack'EM artifact weapons]]

Latest revision as of 10:52, 11 December 2023

)   Thiefbane   Long sword.png
Base item long sword
Damage vs. small 1d8 +1 + level drain + cancellation + beheading
Damage vs. large 1d12 +1 + level drain + cancellation + beheading
To-hit bonus +5
Bonus versus @
Weapon skill long sword
Size one-handed
Affiliation

chaotic

When carried

(none)

When wielded

(none)

When invoked

(none)

Base price 1500 zm
Weight 40
Material iron

Thiefbane is an artifact weapon in SLASH'EM, SlashTHEM, SpliceHack, Hack'EM, and UnNetHack. Generally a chaotic long sword, it is found in the possession of One-eyed Sam in the Black Market.

Description

Against monsters represented by @, Thiefbane has a 10% chance of beheading, causes level drain similar to Stormbringer, and has +5 to hit and +1 damage. Thiefbane also has a 1 in 6 chance of canceling any @ it hits.[1] This also means that Thiefbane will subject you to artifact blasts even if you are chaotic, since you are always represented by @.

In UnNetHack, Thiefbane's base item class has been changed to two-handed sword and the player is in danger of being decapitated even if not in a form symbolized by @.

Generation

Thiefbane will always be generated in One-Eyed Sam's inventory. It cannot be randomly generated or wished for[2], or even found in bones[3].

Thiefbane will be well-enchanted, but it is not generated rustproof, as players who elect to kill Sam via controlled polymorph into a giant shoggoth will discover.

Strategy

Thiefbane is the primary reason that angering One-eyed Sam is frequently a game-ending mistake; against the player, it is easily the deadliest weapon in the game. However, in the player's hands, it is somewhat underwhelming, as for the most part non-player @ are not particularly dangerous or common. One possible exception is on the Astral Plane, with its hordes of aligned priests and player monsters, but even there, most players will likely prefer a weapon such as Vorpal Blade or Excalibur.

References

A user has suggested improving this page or section as follows:

"Update to reflect THEM/Hack'EM"