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A '''wand of opening''' can be used to unlock [[door]]s and [[container]]s, escape [[engulfing]] monsters, and remove [[punishment]].  The effect is identical to that of the spell [[spellbook of knock|knock]].
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A '''wand of opening''' can be used to unlock [[door]]s and [[container]]s, escape [[engulfing]] monsters, and remove [[punishment]].  The effect is identical to that of the spell {{spell of|knock}}.
  
 
==Effect (wand of opening and knock)==
 
==Effect (wand of opening and knock)==
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If the zap strikes a monster that has [[swallow]]ed the player, the player is expelled.<ref>[[Zap.c#line239]]</ref>  Otherwise, if it strikes a creature wearing a saddle (including by zapping downward while riding a steed<ref>[[Zap.c#zap_steed]]</ref>, the saddle is removed and dropped on the square the monster stands on.<ref>[[Zap.c#line246]]</ref>  Regardless, if the zap strikes any monster, the monster does not necessarily get an immediate chance to attack the player, unlike with most spell strikes.<ref>[[Zap.c#line238]]</ref>  This will ''not'' identify a wand of opening.
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Except where noted, a wand of opening will be identified if it had any effect and you can observe the effect (e.g., you can see the affected object).
  
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If the effect strikes a [[punishment|punished]] player's chain (but not the ball), it will unpunish the player.<ref>[[Zap.c#line1491]]</ref>  If it strikes a [[large box]] or [[chest]] that is locked, it will unlock it, with the message "Klick!"; if the box's lock is broken, the spell will silently fix it.<ref>[[Zap.c#line1589]], [[Lock.c#boxlock]]</ref>  Any of these effects will identify a wand of opening, even if the affected object cannot be seen.<ref>[[Zap.c#line1593]]</ref>
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===On monsters===
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* Monster regurgitates the player if [[engulf|engulfed]].{{refsrc|zap.c|239}}
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* Removes monster's saddle, if worn, dropping it on the monster's square{{refsrc|zap.c|246}} (including your steed's saddle if you zap downward while riding<ref>{{function|zap.c|zap_steed}}</ref>).
  
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If you zap yourself and are [[punishment|punished]], you will receive the message "Your chain quivers for a moment.", and the wand (if applicable) will be identified.<ref>[[Zap.c#line2100]]</ref>
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Regardless, if the zap strikes any monster, the monster does not necessarily get an immediate chance to attack the player, as it would with most spell strikes.{{refsrc|zap.c|238}}  This will ''not'' identify a wand of opening.
  
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If you zap up or down while on a closed [[drawbridge]], it will open.<ref>[[Zap.c#line2316]]</ref>  If you zap down while on the [[quest level]]'s down stairs before your leader permits you to go on the quest, you will receive the message "The stairs seem to ripple momentarily." If you have not yet zapped a wand of opening, either effect will identify the wand of opening, if applicable, and add 10 points to your score.<ref>[[Zap.c#line2496]]; [[Zap.c#line2319]], [[Zap.c#line2325]]</ref>  If you zap a [[drawbridge]], it will open, and the wand will be identified if you can see the drawbridge.<ref>[[Zap.c#line2678]]</ref>
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===On movable objects===
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* Striking a [[punishment|punished]] player's chain (but not the ball) will unpunish you.{{refsrc|zap.c|1491}}
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* Unlocks [[large box]]es and [[chest]]s ("Klick!") and fixes the lock if broken.<ref>[[Zap.c#line1589]], [[Lock.c#boxlock]]</ref>
  
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If the zap strikes a secret door, the door will be revealed and opened, with the message "A door appears in the wall!" if you can see it.<ref name="doorlock">[[Lock.c#doorlock]]</ref>  Otherwise, if the door is locked, it unlocks with the message "The door unlocks!"<ref name="doorlock" />  If you were attempting to break down the door with a [[pickaxe]] or [[mattock]] (presumably it's a monster using the wand in that case), your activity is stopped and your progress is undone.<ref name="doorlock" />  Any of these effects will identify a wand of opening, if you can see the door (seemingly including, oddly, an unseen monster zapping it at a door you can see).
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Either of these effects will identify a wand of opening, even if the affected object cannot be seen.{{refsrc|zap.c|1593}}
  
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==Generation==
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===On you===
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If you are [[punishment|punished]], you will receive the message "Your chain quivers for a moment.", and the wand will be identified.{{refsrc|zap.c|2100}}
  
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[[Wand]]s comprise 4% of all randomly-generated items in the main dungeon, 6% in containers, 5% on the Rogue level, and 8% in hell. There is a 2.5% chance that a randomly-generated wand will be a wand of opening.
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===On immovable objects===
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* Reveals and unlocks hidden doors ("A door appears in the wall!"), and unlocks non-hidden doors ("The door unlocks!").  The door remains closed.<ref>{{function|Lock.c|doorlock}}</ref>
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* Interrupts attempts to break down a door with a [[pick-axe]] or [[dwarvish mattock]], and repairs the door.<ref>{{function|Lock.c|doorlock}}</ref>
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* If you zap up or down while on a closed [[portcullis]] (possible with [[phasing]]), it will open.{{refsrc|zap.c|2316}}
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* If you zap down while on the [[quest level]]'s down stairs before your leader permits you to go on the quest, you will receive the message "The stairs seem to ripple momentarily."{{refsrc|zap.c|2320}} and the wand will be identified.
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* Opens [[drawbridge]]s.{{refsrc|zap.c|2678}}
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* Triggers [[trapdoor]]s and [[falling rock trap]]s{{reffunc|trap.c|openfallingtrap}} (only if someone stands on the trap).
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* Releases you or a monster from a [[bear trap]] or a [[web]].{{reffunc|trap.c|openholdingtrap}}  The monster may be pacified if adjacent.
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==See also==
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* [[Wan1-343.txt]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
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[[Category:Wands|Opening]]
 
[[Category:Wands|Opening]]
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{{nethack-343}}

Latest revision as of 12:10, 10 December 2023

Opening redirects here. For the invocation artifact, see Bell of Opening. For the opening to the game, see Introduction.
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Name opening
Appearance random
Abundance 2.5%
Base price 150 zm
Weight 7
Type beam
Maximum charges 8
Spell knock
Monster use Will not be used by monsters.

A wand of opening can be used to unlock doors and containers, escape engulfing monsters, and remove punishment. The effect is identical to that of the spell knock.

Effect (wand of opening and knock)

Except where noted, a wand of opening will be identified if it had any effect and you can observe the effect (e.g., you can see the affected object).

On monsters

  • Monster regurgitates the player if engulfed.[1]
  • Removes monster's saddle, if worn, dropping it on the monster's square[2] (including your steed's saddle if you zap downward while riding[3]).

Regardless, if the zap strikes any monster, the monster does not necessarily get an immediate chance to attack the player, as it would with most spell strikes.[4] This will not identify a wand of opening.

On movable objects

Either of these effects will identify a wand of opening, even if the affected object cannot be seen.[7]

On you

If you are punished, you will receive the message "Your chain quivers for a moment.", and the wand will be identified.[8]

On immovable objects

  • Reveals and unlocks hidden doors ("A door appears in the wall!"), and unlocks non-hidden doors ("The door unlocks!"). The door remains closed.[9]
  • Interrupts attempts to break down a door with a pick-axe or dwarvish mattock, and repairs the door.[10]
  • If you zap up or down while on a closed portcullis (possible with phasing), it will open.[11]
  • If you zap down while on the quest level's down stairs before your leader permits you to go on the quest, you will receive the message "The stairs seem to ripple momentarily."[12] and the wand will be identified.
  • Opens drawbridges.[13]
  • Triggers trapdoors and falling rock traps[14] (only if someone stands on the trap).
  • Releases you or a monster from a bear trap or a web.[15] The monster may be pacified if adjacent.

See also

References

  1. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 239
  2. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 246
  3. ↑ zap_steed in zap.c
  4. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 238
  5. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 1491
  6. ↑ Zap.c#line1589, Lock.c#boxlock
  7. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 1593
  8. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 2100
  9. ↑ doorlock in Lock.c
  10. ↑ doorlock in Lock.c
  11. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 2316
  12. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 2320
  13. ↑ zap.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 2678
  14. ↑ openfallingtrap in trap.c
  15. ↑ openholdingtrap in trap.c

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