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A '''ghost''' is a type of [[monster]] in [[NetHack]].
 
A '''ghost''' is a type of [[monster]] in [[NetHack]].
  
Ghosts are most likely to appear as copies of previous-dead players in [[bones file]]s, complete with their whole object assortment; their pet(s) may be nearby, and are very likely to have turned feral. Any objects that were carried in the unfortunate player's main inventory have an 80% chance of becoming cursed, even if they were originally blessed. Other objects on the level and the contents of containers in the player's inventory maintain their BUC status.
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Ghosts are most likely to appear as copies of former dead players in [[bones file]]s, complete with their whole object assortment; their pet(s) may be nearby, and are very likely to have turned feral. Any objects that were carried in the unfortunate player's main inventory have an 80% chance of becoming cursed, even if they were originally blessed. Other objects on the level and the contents of containers in the player's inventory maintain their BUC status.
  
 
Ghosts will also appear in [[graveyard]]s, and occasionally spawn when you step into haunted [[temple]]s. A ghost is generated on each of the [[Rogue level]], [[Asmodeus' Lair]], and [[Baalzebub's Lair]]. In [[Gehennom]], many ghosts are generated in the [[Valley of the Dead]]'s three large graveyards.
 
Ghosts will also appear in [[graveyard]]s, and occasionally spawn when you step into haunted [[temple]]s. A ghost is generated on each of the [[Rogue level]], [[Asmodeus' Lair]], and [[Baalzebub's Lair]]. In [[Gehennom]], many ghosts are generated in the [[Valley of the Dead]]'s three large graveyards.
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==Turning==
 
==Turning==
When a player leaves a bones file, they leave a corpse and a ghost under regular circumstances; the ghost is generated asleep, and has the same experience level as the late player. If you use [[undead turning]] on the corpse, the ghost inhabits the player's corpse on the item pile, removing the ghost. If successful, the message '''<Name>'s ghost is suddenly drawn into its former body!''' is displayed.
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When a player leaves a bones file, one leaves a corpse and a ghost under regular circumstances; the ghost is generated asleep, and has the same experience level as the late player. If you use [[undead turning]] on the corpse, the ghost inhabits the player's corpse on the item pile, removing the ghost. If successful, the message '''<Name>'s ghost is suddenly drawn into its former body!''' is displayed.
  
The ghost must be on or adjacent to the square the corpse is on, and must be awake to be turned. The corpse can be of a [[polymorph]]ed form if the target died while in another form, e.g. from wearing an [[amulet of unchanging]]. If the ghost is made [[tame]], then the resulting monster will be tame; otherwise, they will be generated peaceful or hostile as normal, based on your [[alignment]] and race. The creature shall also be confused upon resurrecting.
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The ghost must be on or adjacent to the square the corpse is on, and must be awake to be turned. The corpse can be of a [[polymorph]]ed form if the target died while in another form, e.g. from wearing an [[amulet of unchanging]]. If the ghost is [[tame]], then the resulting monster is tame, otherwise generated peaceful or hostile as normal based on your [[alignment]] and race. The creature shall also be confused upon resurrecting.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
Ghosts are ''very'' slow and do very little damage, and in most scenarios involving a bones pile they can usually be lead away with little trouble. However, they possess a very low AC, and will likely evade most attacks if met on a low level. If you are unable to dispatch them via regular attack, [[kick]]ing them may work instead.
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Ghosts are ''very'' slow and do very little damage, and in most scenarios involving a bones pile they can usually be led away with little trouble. However, they possess a very low AC, and likely evade most attacks if met on a low level. If you are unable to dispatch them via regular attack, [[kick]]ing them may work instead.
  
 
By default, ghosts and [[shade]]s are represented by a blank space, making them difficult to see and almost impossible to locate by [[telepathy]]. Some players use the [[Option#symset|SYMBOLS]] option to give ghosts and shades a different appearance, such as {{white|X}} or {{white|8}}. This makes them easier to see and allows you to shortly identify bones levels via telepathy.
 
By default, ghosts and [[shade]]s are represented by a blank space, making them difficult to see and almost impossible to locate by [[telepathy]]. Some players use the [[Option#symset|SYMBOLS]] option to give ghosts and shades a different appearance, such as {{white|X}} or {{white|8}}. This makes them easier to see and allows you to shortly identify bones levels via telepathy.

Revision as of 04:49, 18 October 2019

A ghost is a type of monster in NetHack.

Ghosts are most likely to appear as copies of former dead players in bones files, complete with their whole object assortment; their pet(s) may be nearby, and are very likely to have turned feral. Any objects that were carried in the unfortunate player's main inventory have an 80% chance of becoming cursed, even if they were originally blessed. Other objects on the level and the contents of containers in the player's inventory maintain their BUC status.

Ghosts will also appear in graveyards, and occasionally spawn when you step into haunted temples. A ghost is generated on each of the Rogue level, Asmodeus' Lair, and Baalzebub's Lair. In Gehennom, many ghosts are generated in the Valley of the Dead's three large graveyards.

Quaffing a milky potion may cause a ghost to appear.

Turning

When a player leaves a bones file, one leaves a corpse and a ghost under regular circumstances; the ghost is generated asleep, and has the same experience level as the late player. If you use undead turning on the corpse, the ghost inhabits the player's corpse on the item pile, removing the ghost. If successful, the message <Name>'s ghost is suddenly drawn into its former body! is displayed.

The ghost must be on or adjacent to the square the corpse is on, and must be awake to be turned. The corpse can be of a polymorphed form if the target died while in another form, e.g. from wearing an amulet of unchanging. If the ghost is tame, then the resulting monster is tame, otherwise generated peaceful or hostile as normal based on your alignment and race. The creature shall also be confused upon resurrecting.

Strategy

Ghosts are very slow and do very little damage, and in most scenarios involving a bones pile they can usually be led away with little trouble. However, they possess a very low AC, and likely evade most attacks if met on a low level. If you are unable to dispatch them via regular attack, kicking them may work instead.

By default, ghosts and shades are represented by a blank space, making them difficult to see and almost impossible to locate by telepathy. Some players use the SYMBOLS option to give ghosts and shades a different appearance, such as X or 8. This makes them easier to see and allows you to shortly identify bones levels via telepathy.

Ghost names

Ghosts of past players found in bones files are named after the dead adventurer they represent. The ghost generated on the Rogue level is named Michael Toy, Kenneth Arnold, or Glenn Wichman.

Ghosts created on other special levels have a 1/7 chance of being given your character's name. Otherwise, they are given a random name from the following list:[1]

  • Adri
  • Andries
  • Andreas
  • Bert
  • David
  • Dirk
  • Emile
  • Frans
  • Fred
  • Greg
  • Hether
  • Jay
  • John
  • Jon
  • Karnov
  • Kay
  • Kenny
  • Kevin
  • Maud
  • Michiel
  • Mike
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Ron
  • Tom
  • Wilmar
  • Nick Danger
  • Phoenix
  • Jiro
  • Mizue
  • Stephan
  • Lance Braccus
  • Shadowhawk

Encyclopedia entry

And now the souls of the dead who had gone below came swarming
up from Erebus -- fresh brides, unmarried youths, old men
with life's long suffering behind them, tender young girls
still nursing this first anguish in their hearts, and a great
throng of warriors killed in battle, their spear-wounds gaping
yet and all their armor stained with blood. From this
multitude of souls, as they fluttered to and fro by the
trench, there came a moaning that was horrible to hear.
Panic drained the blood from my cheeks.

[ The Odyssey, (chapter Lambda), by Homer ]

See also

References

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