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The '''wand of make invisible''' is a [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
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A '''wand of make invisible''' is a type of [[wand]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
  
 
==Generation==
 
==Generation==
[[Monsters]] may be generated with a wand of make invisible as a [[miscellaneous item]].
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Randomly generated [[monster]]s may receive a wand of make invisible as a [[miscellaneous item]]: if an invisibility item is chosen for that monster's [[monster starting inventory|starting inventory]], it has a {{frac|6}} chance of receiving the wand unless it is ''not'' hostile and [[you]] cannot [[see invisible]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2035|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
 
==Effects==
 
==Effects==
Zapping the wand at a monster makes them [[invisible]]; zapping this wand at a peaceful monster will anger it. If you zap it at yourself (direction .), you become permanently invisible, unless you are wearing a [[mummy wrapping]]. Zapping the wand downward (direction >) will make any [[engraving]] on that [[square]] disappear, as does engraving with it.
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[[Zap]]ping the wand at yourself or a monster will render the target permanently [[invisible]] unless you or the monster is wearing a [[mummy wrapping]] - this will anger peaceful monsters. Zapping the wand downward will make any [[engraving]] on that [[square]] disappear, as does [[engraving]] with it.
  
{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, zapping the wand at yourself no longer grants permanent invisibility, but grants {{rn1|15|31}} turns of temporary invisibility}}.
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{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|f83a57c5bf76f1947a26021bd21249b1e2aa57b9}}, zapping the wand at yourself instead grants {{rn1|15|31}} turns of temporary invisibility.}}
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
{{main|Invisibility}}
 
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If you do not yet have a method to enter shops, e.g. a mummy wrapping, you might want to keep this wand in case you get a fresh [[stalker]] corpse; eating one while already invisible will grant the [[see invisible]] [[intrinsic]] and make you permanently invisible, which you already will be as a result of the wand.
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If you do not yet have a method to enter shops, e.g. a mummy wrapping, you might want to keep this wand in case you get a fresh [[stalker]] corpse; eating one while already invisible will grant the [[see invisible]] [[intrinsic]] and make you permanently invisible (which you already will be if you use the wand).
  
 
Once a [[player]] is permanently invisible, this wand normally has little use; making your non-steed [[pets]] invisible does not give them a combat advantage. Pacifists will see lots of [[floating eye]]s, and may want the wand to make them invisible and render them safe for their pet to kill.
 
Once a [[player]] is permanently invisible, this wand normally has little use; making your non-steed [[pets]] invisible does not give them a combat advantage. Pacifists will see lots of [[floating eye]]s, and may want the wand to make them invisible and render them safe for their pet to kill.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
In [[SLASH'EM]], wands of make invisible can also [[Invisible item (SLASH'EM)|make objects invisible]]. This simplifies the process of identifying the wand.
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]], the wand of make invisible can [[Invisible item (SLASH'EM)|make objects invisible]], simplifying the process of identifying the wand.
  
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==References==
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[[Category:Wands|Make invisible]]
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous items]]
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous items]]
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Revision as of 00:52, 15 October 2023

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Name make invisible
Appearance random
Abundance 4.5%
Base price 150 zm
Weight 7
Type beam
Maximum charges 8
Monster use May be used by monsters as misc items.

A wand of make invisible is a type of wand that appears in NetHack.

Generation

Randomly generated monsters may receive a wand of make invisible as a miscellaneous item: if an invisibility item is chosen for that monster's starting inventory, it has a 16 chance of receiving the wand unless it is not hostile and you cannot see invisible.[1]

Effects

Zapping the wand at yourself or a monster will render the target permanently invisible unless you or the monster is wearing a mummy wrapping - this will anger peaceful monsters. Zapping the wand downward will make any engraving on that square disappear, as does engraving with it.

The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.

As of commit f83a57c5, zapping the wand at yourself instead grants 31–45 turns of temporary invisibility.

Strategy

Main article: Invisibility

If you do not yet have a method to enter shops, e.g. a mummy wrapping, you might want to keep this wand in case you get a fresh stalker corpse; eating one while already invisible will grant the see invisible intrinsic and make you permanently invisible (which you already will be if you use the wand).

Once a player is permanently invisible, this wand normally has little use; making your non-steed pets invisible does not give them a combat advantage. Pacifists will see lots of floating eyes, and may want the wand to make them invisible and render them safe for their pet to kill.

Variants

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, the wand of make invisible can make objects invisible, simplifying the process of identifying the wand.

References