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The '''umber hulk''' is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]].  It is one of the few monsters which can tunnel naturally through rock (along with [[rock mole]]s) and unique through its [[confusion]] gaze attack. Wearing a [[blindfold]] while fighting protects against this but not its other ways of attack.
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The '''umber hulk''' is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]].  It is one of the few monsters which can tunnel naturally through rock (along with [[rock mole]]s) and unique through its [[confusion]] gaze attack. Wearing a [[blindfold]] while fighting protects against this but not its other attacks.
  
Apply a [[mirror]] to one and it will automatically confuse itself. Useless, but somewhat satisfactory.
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Apply a [[mirror]] to one and it will automatically confuse itself. Useless, but fitting.
 
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Revision as of 02:38, 12 July 2008

The umber hulk is a monster in NetHack. It is one of the few monsters which can tunnel naturally through rock (along with rock moles) and unique through its confusion gaze attack. Wearing a blindfold while fighting protects against this but not its other attacks.

Apply a mirror to one and it will automatically confuse itself. Useless, but fitting.

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Encyclopedia entry

Umber hulks are powerful subterranean predators whose
iron-like claws allow them to burrow through solid stone in
search of prey.  They are tremendously strong; muscles bulge
beneath their thick, scaly hides and their powerful arms and
legs all end in great claws.