Artifact and Named Item System
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| body | Artifacts in NetHack are defined with unique names, alignment restrictions, and special effects. Excalibur is obtained by dipping a long sword into a fountain (lawful only). Mjollnir is a lightning hammer (neutral, thrown by Valkyries). Sting and Orcrist glow near orcs. The artifact system creates unique late-game goals and alignment-specific rewards. |
| semantic_type | system |
| summary | NetHack artifacts are unique named items with special properties (Sting, Orcrist, Excalibur, Mjollnir, etc.). Artifacts have alignment restrictions, special attack effects, and can only be generated once per game. Some artifacts are gifted by gods; others must be found or created. |
| title | Artifact and Named Item System |
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Symbol: ARTIFACTLines: 1–30