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ThiefBane is always (unless wished for before Sam is generated) generated in the inventory of One-Eyed Sam.
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'''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|@}}.
ThiefBane is typically generated with an enchantment, but the greater prize is the instadeath by decapacitation {need to find percent chance) on monsters with heads/necks
 
  
Being that the Black marketeer is level 24 and carrying an ascension kit, it may be difficult to kill her. However, this is not neccasary to acquire ThiefBane. If appropriately fast, armored, brave or stupid, and skilled in a proficiency capable of the Technique "Disarm", one is able to steal Thiefbane. That said, you will definately need an escape plan. SInce Sam is generated with gray dragon scale mail on a non teleport tevel, this can be tricky, however the easiest way to accompish this is to apply (break) a wand of digging, trapping her, but make sure you dont leave any items you want in those squares, or do this while near the door (blocks your escape route)
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== Acquiring ThiefBane ==
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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]].
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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).

Revision as of 09:55, 16 December 2009

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 @.

Acquiring ThiefBane

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.

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).