Stealth and non-combat actions

A lamp and key among NetHack’s toolsTools provide actions beyond directly attacking
NetHack (menucolors)A lamp and key among NetHack’s tools
  1. Tools provide actions beyond directly attacking
© NetHack developers; screenshot by Shen, 2006, with the menucolors patch · Source ↗

Tools, trade and stealth allow exploration and ways around threats without direct combat.

Design tips

  • Distinguish useful non-combat tools from decorative items.

Examples