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A tool is an item used on another item or on the environment for some utilitarian purpose. Strangely, tools are often very light or very heavy.
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'''Tools''' are [[items]] used for some utilitarian purpose. Strangely, tools are often either very light, or very heavy.
  
== Keys ==  
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== Pick-axes ==  
  
[[Image:Normal key.gif|A picture of a regular key, such as you'll find lying about in the GC or UT levels.]]
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[[Image:Pickaxe.gif]]
  
There are three kinds of keys and locks that you'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 (124 g apiece) and are incredibly useful; unlocking chests and doors is far better than trying to kick or blow them open. Try to 'collect them all' if you can.
 
  
Hexagonal and octagonal keys/locks are much rarer, as well as being black in color. These are found on the hidden chests in [[Chest Rooms]] and on doors in buildings such as the Cathedral in [[Attnam]]. 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.
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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 [[Scroll of Detect Material]] will help keep you from having to mine every single square of a dungeon level to find all buried treasures.  
  
== Stethoscopes ==
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[[Image:pickaxeshortcut.gif|An example of digging a shortcut from the entrance to the shop]]
  
[[Image:Stethoscope.gif‎|A picture of a stethoscope.]]
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''♫Dig a tunnel, dig-dig-a-tunnel...♫''
  
While they seem a bit out of place in a world of swords and magic, stethoscopes are quite useful for seeing the stats of literally anything that moves. They are mostly good for checking yourself or allies for leprosy, parasites, and perma-stats you can't normally see in your character window such as [[Confusion]] or [[Teleporting]]. Even hostile units can be examined; apparently even [[Sherarax]] will pull up her shirt and take a deep breath for you. \;-} (woo woo!)
 
  
Using a stethoscope does not take up a turn; feel free to examine your enemies midcombat without fear of reprisal.
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Harder walls and dirt require a harder pick-axe; an [[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.
  
== Horns ==
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== Stethoscopes ==
  
The Horn of Fear [[Image:Horn_Of_Fear.gif|A Horn of Fear]] is used to scare away some enemies, and the Horn of Bravery [[Image:Horn Of Bravery.gif|A Horn of Bravery]] is used to calm down yourself and allies.
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[[Image:Stethoscope.gif‎|A picture of a stethoscope.]]
  
(see also the [[horn]] section)
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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 your 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 you. ;)
  
== Pickaxes ==
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Using a stethoscope is very quick; feel free to examine your enemies mid-combat without much fear of reprisal.
  
[[Image:Pickaxe.gif]]
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==Musical instruments==
  
One of the most useful tools in the game; pickaxes are mostly used for digging shortcuts through dungeon walls and mining for precious metals. A [[Scroll of Detect Material]] will help keep you from having to mine every single square of wall.  
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Horns, lyres, whistles can be found and played. See [[Musical Instrument|here]] for a full article.
  
[[Image:pickaxeshortcut.gif|An example of digging a shortcut from the entrance to the shop]]
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== Keys ==
 
 
♫Dig a tunnel, dig-dig-a-tunnel...♫
 
  
Harder walls and dirt obviously require a harder pickaxe; an [[Octiron]] pickaxe 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.
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Required to open many locked [[door]]s. See [[Key|here]] for a full article.
  
== Lyre of Charm ==
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==Light Sources==
  
This handy-dandy musical instrument will charm everything in a one-square radius when applied, but needs time to 'recharge'.
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Used for bringing light were there was none before, light source is a must for every adventurer. Most dungeons are fully dark except for small illuminated rooms and thus you have to carry your own light. The first thing most players will pick up is a lantern in the entrance room of [[Underwater Tunnels]].
  
[[Image:Lyre_Of_Charm.gif|A Lyre of Charm.]]
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See [[Light source|here]] for a full article.
  
Success message: "You produce a mesmerizing sound."
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==Explosives==
  
Failure message: "You produce a highly alluring sound."
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Useful to bring quick demise to your enemies, they can unfortunately also backfire spectacularly and bring death to [[you]].
  
Also of interest: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyre]
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* [[Backpack Full of Gunpowder]]
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* [[Dwarven Gas Grenade]]
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* [[Holy Handgrenade of Antioch]]
  
== Lanterns ==  
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== Miscellaneous ==
  
[[Image:Lanterns.gif|A wall-mounted lantern and a freestanding lantern.]]
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* '''Palm branches''' are used by [[Female Servant]]s to fan their masters.
  
These tools are the most common way of lighting dark places and will usually be found mounted on walls. Unfortunately they shatter rather easily, being especially vulnerable to explosions. Ditch them as soon as possible for a glowing crystal stone, [[crystal skull]], or flaming weapon.
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[[Category: Items]]
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[[Category:Tools]]

Latest revision as of 15:03, 11 November 2019

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Tools are items used for some utilitarian purpose. Strangely, tools are often either very light, or very heavy.

Pick-axes

Pickaxe.gif


One of the most useful tools in the game; pick-axes are mostly used for digging shortcuts through dungeon walls and mining for valuables. A Scroll of Detect Material will help keep you from having to mine every single square of a dungeon level to find all buried treasures.

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 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

A picture of a stethoscope.

While they may seem a bit out of place in a world of swords and magic, stethoscopes are quite useful for seeing the stats of literally anything that moves. They are also great for checking yourself for diseases or states you can't normally see on your 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 you. ;)

Using a stethoscope is very quick; feel free to examine your enemies mid-combat without much fear of reprisal.

Musical instruments

Horns, lyres, whistles can be found and played. See here for a full article.

Keys

Required to open many locked doors. See here for a full article.

Light Sources

Used for bringing light were there was none before, light source is a must for every adventurer. Most dungeons are fully dark except for small illuminated rooms and thus you have to carry your own light. The first thing most players will pick up is a lantern in the entrance room of Underwater Tunnels.

See 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.

Miscellaneous