9

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In NetHack, the number nine (or 9) is not used to represent anything by default, but still serves the following purposes:

  • 9 and the other number keys can be used to specify a numeric prefix for a command or in a menu.
  • If numpad movement is on, press 9 to move north-east.
  • Some players also change the "monsters" option in the options file to utilize unused symbols like 9 for certain purposes.

Historical uses

From NetHack 1.3d to NetHack 2.3e, the giant uses the 9 glyph.

Variants

dNetHack

In dNetHack, neutral angels and minions use the 9 glyph:

SpliceHack

In SpliceHack, the gnoll monster class uses the 9 glyph.

SpliceHack adapts the gnoll monsters added in SLASH'EM and introduces another monster to the class: