Extended command
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An extended command is executed by pressing the # key followed by the command itself (the first letter or two should suffice). Extended commands exist because the developers of NetHack ran out of letters. They are supposedly less frequently used than the single-letter commands, but you probably won't get very far without using some of them. For instance, it is impossible to win the game without using #offer.
Depending on how your game was compiled, these commands can vary or alternate keypresses may be available. On NetHack Qt for the Mac with no # key on the standard keyboard, the hash key is replaced with alt commands. If you are playing on the server, pressing alt+3 will produce the # symbol.
Many extended commands have aliases that can be accessed by pressing the meta key (alt on most PC keyboards) together with the first letter of the command,[1] written as "alt + letter" in the table below. If the number_pad option is turned on, some additional shortcuts that don't use the meta key become available (but the alt + 2 shortcut for #twoweapon is disabled).
Extended commands in vanilla NetHack 3.6.0:
| Command | Shortcuts | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| adjust | alt + a | Adjust inventory letters. |
| annotate | alt + A | Leave a note about the level. |
| chat | alt + c | Talk to someone. |
| conduct | alt + C | List which challenges you have adhered to. |
| dip | alt + d | Dip an object into something. |
| enhance | alt + e | Advance or check weapons skills. |
| exploremode | Change your game mode to explore mode. | |
| force | alt + f | Force a lock. |
| invoke | alt + i | Invoke an object's powers. |
| jump | alt + j, j (with number_pad on) | Jump to a location. |
| loot | alt + l, l (with number_pad on) | Loot a box on the floor. |
| monster | alt + m | Use a monster's special ability. |
| name | alt + n, C, n (with number_pad on) | Name an item or type of object. |
| offer | alt + o | Offer a sacrifice to the gods. |
| overview | alt + O, ctrl + o | Display an overview of the dungeon. |
| pray | alt + p | Pray to the gods for help. |
| quit | alt + q | Exit without saving current game. |
| ride | alt + R | Ride (or stop riding) a monster. |
| rub | alt + r | Rub a lamp or a stone. |
| sit | alt + s | Sit down. |
| terrain | Show the map without monsters, objects, or traps. | |
| tip | alt + T | Tip over a container. |
| turn | alt + t | Turn undead.[2] |
| twoweapon | alt + 2 (with number_pad off) | Toggle two-weapon combat. |
| untrap | alt + u, u (with number_pad on) | Untrap something. |
| version | alt + v | List compile time options for this version of NetHack. |
| wipe | alt + w | Wipe off your face. |
| ? | alt + ? (may not work on all platforms) | Get this list of extended commands. |
Playing in wizard mode adds several extended commands:
| Command | Short Description |
|---|---|
| levelchange | Change your experience level, restricted to between 1 and 30. |
| lightsources | show mobile light sources |
| monpolycontrol | Control monster polymorphs. Whenever a monster would polymorph, e.g. a shape shifter or from a polymorph trap, you will be asked what the monster should become. |
| panic | test panic routine (fatal to game) |
| polyself | polymorph self |
| seenv | show seen vectors |
| stats | show memory statistics |
| timeout | look at timeout queue |
| vision | show vision array |
| wizsmell | smell a monster |
| wmode | show wmodes for current level map |
SLASH'EM
SLASH'EM adds the following extended commands:
| Command | Short Description |
|---|---|
| 2weapon | Alias of 'Twoweapon'. |
| Borrow | steals gold from monsters. |
| Technique | use a technique. |
| Youpoly | Polymorph at will, as a Doppelganger, Flame mage, or Ice mage. |
Notes
- ↑ Guidebook for NetHack 3.4, section 4: Commands
- ↑ This command is related to the D&D concept of "undead turning"; it does not cause your character to suddenly become an undead monster!
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