Q

Printable ASCII characters
~	!	@	#	$	%	^	&	*	(	)	_	+	space
`	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	-	=	{	}	|
	Qq	Ww	Ee	Rr	Tt	Yy	Uu	Ii	Oo	Pp	:	"	[	]	\
	Aa	Ss	Dd	Ff	Gg	Hh	Jj	Kk	Ll	?	;	'	Ctrl
	Zz	Xx	Cc	Vv	Bb	Nn	Mm	,	.	/	<	>	Alt

• q represents a quadruped:
  • q rothe
  • q mumak
  • q leocrotta
  • q wumpus
  • q titanothere
  • q baluchitherium
  • q mastodon

• Q represents the quantum mechanic monster class:
  • Q quantum mechanic

• Press q to quaff a potion or from a fountain or sink
• Press shift + q to quiver items for firing

The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.

Genetic engineers will also be Q.

SLASH'EM

SLASH'EM introduces new creatures that use the q and Q glyphs:

• q quadruped:
  • q lamb
  • q giant badger
  • q scramper
  • q sheep
  • q goat
  • q squealer
  • q cow
  • q mangler
  • q bull
  • q Jumbo the Elephant
  • q juggernaut
  • q catoblepas

• Q engineers:
  • Q genetic engineer
  • Q Doctor Frankenstein