Wizard

The wizard is one of the classes in NetHack. Wizards can be either neutral or chaotic, and can be humans, elves, dwarves, gnomes, or orcs.

Wizards are relatively poor fighters with low HP and strength, but are the best spellcasters in the game. All categories of spells are unrestricted to them. They can also write unidentified scrolls and spellbooks (with a magic marker more easily than any other class.)

Wizards start out with a random selection of three scrolls, one spellbook (the first is always force bolt three potions, two rings, and two wands. This can be very helpful at times; however, it makes them a common class for reroll scummers.

When sacrificing at an altar, Wizards receive Magicbane first.