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'''Kobold''' is the [[monster class]] whose monsters are represented by {{white|k}}. The four members of this class are described below.

All kobolds are [[poisonous]] to eat, and do ''not'' convey [[poison resistance]]. Notably, kobolds (except kobold shamans) are [[Monster_starting_inventory|nearly always found]] carrying several darts. According to German Mythology, Kobolds normally start out as benevolent nix, but are either ignored or angered by humans, causing them to act out, or in this case, attack.
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==Kobold==
{{monster
 |difficulty=1
 |level=0
 |experience=6
 |speed=6
 |AC=10
 |MR=0
 |align=-2
 |frequency=Very rare
 |genocidable=Yes
 |attacks=Weapon 1d4
 |weight=400
 |nutr=100
 |size=Small
 |resistances=Poison
 |resistances conveyed=None
 |attributes={{attributes|A kobold|=
 |humanoid=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|hostile=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
 |reference=[[monst.c#line569]]
}}
A '''kobold''' is one of the easiest low-level monsters. It does 1d4 damage with a weapon.
A pet '''kobold''' will "grunt" when #chatted to, and will pick up and equip weapons, and pieces of armor that fit.
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==Large kobold==
{{monster
 |name=large kobold
 |difficulty=2
 |level=1
 |experience=13
 |speed=6
 |AC=10
 |MR=0
 |align=-3
 |frequency=Very rare
 |genocidable=Yes
 |attacks=Weapon 1d6
 |weight=450
 |nutr=150
 |size=Small
 |resistances=Poison
 |resistances conveyed=None
 |attributes={{attributes|A large kobold|=
 |humanoid=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|hostile=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
 |reference=[[monst.c#line576]]
}}
Kobolds can grow up to be '''large kobolds'''.
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==Kobold lord==
{{monster
 |name=kobold lord
 |difficulty=3
 |level=2
 |experience=22
 |speed=6
 |AC=10
 |MR=0
 |align=-4
 |frequency=Very rare
 |genocidable=Yes
 |attacks=Weapon 2d4
 |weight=500
 |nutr=200
 |size=Small
 |resistances=Poison
 |resistances conveyed=None
 |attributes={{attributes|A kobold lord|=
 |humanoid=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|hostile=1|lord=1|=
 |male=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
 |reference=[[monst.c#line583]]
}}
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==Kobold shaman==
{{monster
 |name=kobold shaman
 |difficulty=4
 |level=2
 |experience=27
 |speed=6
 |AC=6
 |MR=10
 |align=-4
 |frequency=Very rare
 |genocidable=Yes
 |attacks=Magic [[monster spell|spell-casting]]
 |weight=450
 |nutr=150
 |size=Small
 |resistances=Poison
 |resistances conveyed=None
 |attributes={{attributes|A kobold shaman|=
 |humanoid=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|hostile=1|magic=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1}}
 |reference=[[monst.c#line591]]
}}
'''Kobold shamans''' are among the lowest-level spellcasting monsters in NetHack. Typically, they can only cast [[psi bolt]], [[cure self]], and [[haste self]].
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== Encyclopedia entry ==

{{encyclopedia|<poem>
The race of kobolds are reputed to be an artificial creation
of a master wizard (demi-god?).  They are about 3' tall with
a vaguely dog-like face.  They bear a violent dislike of the
Elven race, and will go out of their way to cause trouble
for Elves at any time.
</poem>}}

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