Study

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For obtaining or refreshing knowledge of spells, see spellbook.

Study is a status property that appears in dNetHack, notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack. It can be inflicted by monster attack effects, as well as the use of specific items.

Description

A hero or monster subjected to an attack with the study property will become studied - this increases the accuracy and damage of attacks against a "studied" target for a certain amount of turns while reducing their effective AC and damage reduction. The damage dice of a study attack determines both the amount of turns that the target is considered studied for and the amount of extra damage taken from attacks; the amount is also added as a flat bonus modifier to accuracy for monsters attacking a studied target.

Sources

Study occurs with the following attacks, weapons, spells, and items:

Messages

<Foo> studies you carefully.
<Foo> studies you with a level stare.
A monster used a studying gaze on you.