General definition'''Tools''' are [[items]] used for some utilitarian purpose. Strangely, tools are often either very light, or very heavy. == Pick-axes == [[Image: Pickaxe.gif]] One of the most useful tools in the game; [[Axes#Pick-Axe|pick-axes]] are mostly used for [[digging]] shortcuts through dungeon walls and mining for [[valuables]]. A tool is [[Scroll of Detect Material]] will help keep you from having to mine every single square of a dungeon level to find all buried treasures. [[Image:pickaxeshortcut.gif|An example of digging a shortcut from the entrance to the shop]] ''♫Dig a tunnel, dig-dig-a-tunnel...♫'' Harder walls and dirt require a harder pick-axe; an item used on another item[[Octiron]] pick-axe will be plenty good enough for the majority of the game. By the time you need something harder than ''that'', you'll have much more pressing issues than looking for pretty rocks. == Stethoscopes == [[Image:Stethoscope.gif|A picture of a stethoscope.]] While they may seem a bit out of place in a world of [[swords]] and magic, [[stethoscope]]s are quite useful for seeing the [[Attributes|stats]] of literally [[Monsters|anything that moves]]. They are also great for checking yourself for [[diseases]] or [[state]]s you can't normally see on the environmentyour right sidebar, such as [[Confusion]] or [[Teleporting]]. Even hostile creatures can be examined; apparently even [[Sherarax]] will pull up her shirt and take a deep breath for some kind you. ;) Using a stethoscope is very quick; feel free to examine your enemies mid-combat without much fear of utilitarian purposereprisal. ==Musical instruments== Horns, lyres, whistles can be found and played. See [[Musical Instrument|here]] for a full article.
== Keys ==
Required to open many locked [[Image:Normal keydoor]]s.gifSee [[Key|A picture of here]] for a regular keyfull article. ==Light Sources== Used for bringing light were there was none before, such as light source is a must for every adventurer. Most dungeons are fully dark except for small illuminated rooms and thus you'll find lying about have to carry your own light. The first thing most players will pick up is a lantern in the GC or UT levelsentrance room of [[Underwater Tunnels]]. See [[Light source|here]] for a full article. ==Explosives== Useful to bring quick demise to your enemies, they can unfortunately also backfire spectacularly and bring death to [[you]]. * [[Backpack Full of Gunpowder]]* [[Dwarven Gas Grenade]]* [[Holy Handgrenade of Antioch]] == Miscellaneous ==
There are three kinds of keys and locks that you* '''Palm branches'''ll come across: round, square, and triangular. Each key will only work on the matching lock - round key to round lock and so on. Keys weigh next to nothing and are incredibly useful; unlocking chests and doors is far better than trying used by [[Female Servant]]s to kick or blow them open. Try to 'collect them all' if you canfan their masters.
Hexagonal and octagonal keys/locks are much rarer, as well as being black in color. These are found on the hidden chests in [[Chest RoomsCategory: Items]] and on doors in buildings such as the Cathedral in [[AttnamCategory:Tools]]. If you happen to find one in a dungeon or in a shop, make every effort to get your hands on it. They can also be wished for if you possess a Scroll of Wishing.