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In NetHack, the asterisk (*) serves the following purposes:

  • Press * to get a list of your weapons and armor in use.
  • When prompted to select an item from your inventory, press * to show the complete list of items, including ones that would otherwise be irrelevant.
  • In a menu, press * to select gems and stones.
  • Skills flagged with * on the skill screen can be #enhanced once you have gained more levels.