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	==History==		==History==
	{{CBA\|0.35\|Gnolls will receive minus 1 to all spell-related aptitudes, including spellcasting. Gnoll caster backgrounds are overperforming by using only magic, this should bring their early game more in line with the average and encourage the use of non-magical tools.<ref>[https://github.com/crawl/crawl/commit/0a2c1f0492dc118fa59907d712beba2aa4d9fbc0 Reduce gnoll magic apts (again)]</ref>}}		{{CBA\|0.35\|Gnolls will receive minus 1 to all spell-related aptitudes, including spellcasting, and a plus 1 to weapons, shapeshifting, and invocations aptitudes. Additionally, 50% of starting XP will be sequestered into manuals applied from the start of the game set to finish around Dungeon depth 8. Gnoll caster backgrounds are overperforming by using only magic, this should bring their early game more in line with the average and encourage the use of non-magical tools.<ref>[https://github.com/crawl/crawl/commit/0a2c1f0492dc118fa59907d712beba2aa4d9fbc0 Reduce gnoll magic apts (again)]</ref>}}<ref>[https://github.com/crawl/crawl/commit/830294a5c2d826fe093d88b51057351971bd459e Adjust Gnoll Weapons, Shapeshifting, and Invocations Aptitudes Upward +1]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/crawl/crawl/commit/5b3774d50e703398892e3a61fa6ce7a45ea41013 Pull some gnoll xp into manuals]</ref>
	*Prior to [[0.27]], Gnoll base [[attributes]] were 10 Str / 10 Int / 10 Dex.		*Prior to [[0.27]], Gnoll base [[attributes]] were 10 Str / 10 Int / 10 Dex.
	*Gnolls were added in [[0.21]].		*Gnolls were added in [[0.21]].

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	====Early Dungeon====		====Early Dungeon====
	*[[Brand]]s and [[enchant]]ment are the main distinguishing factors throughout the early Dungeon. A [[dagger]] of [[venom]] on a Human is already strong enough to beat enemies on route to [[Lair]], and a +9 [[randart]] [[freezing]] flail will probably be useful for longer.		*[[Brand]]s and [[enchant]]ment are the main distinguishing factors throughout the early Dungeon. A [[dagger]] of [[venom]] on a Human is already strong enough to beat enemies on the route to [[Lair]], and a +9 [[randart]] [[freezing]] flail will probably be useful for longer.
	*As hostile [[gnoll (monster)\|gnolls]] will happily demonstrate, [[Polearm]]s are great to use in the beginning. The extra hit, as well as the low skill requirements of [[spear]]s and [[trident]]s, are great perks in the early game.		*As hostile [[gnoll (monster)\|gnolls]] will happily demonstrate, [[Polearm]]s are great to use in the beginning. The extra hit, as well as the low skill requirements of [[spear]]s and [[trident]]s, are great perks in the early game.
	*Gnolls, thanks to their +8 aptitudes, will start with great skill in whatever weapon school they start with. Make sure to use that.		*Gnolls, thanks to their +8 aptitudes, will start with great skill in whatever weapon school they start with. Make sure to use that.
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	====Later Options====		====Later Options====
	*Aim for fast, low skill upgrades: [[Demon whip]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[demon blade]]s are all effective in terms of power, speed, and skill. Good non-demonic weapons include [[morningstar]]s, [[eveningstar]]s, and [[scimitar]]s. And [[Axes]] are always useful thanks to their [[cleave]].		*Aim for fast, low skill upgrades: [[Demon whip]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[demon blade]]s are all effective in terms of power, speed, and skill. Good non-demonic weapons include [[morningstar]]s, [[eveningstar]]s, and [[scimitar]]s. And [[Axes]] are always useful thanks to their [[cleave]].
	*With a strong [[talisman]], like [[blade talisman\|blade]] or [[granite talisman\|granite]], you may consider [[Unarmed Combat]]. Their inability to focus on the UC skill hurts, but is still ~~passible~~.		*With a strong [[talisman]], like [[blade talisman\|blade]] or [[granite talisman\|granite]], you may consider [[Unarmed Combat]]. Their inability to focus on the UC skill hurts, but is still passable.
	*[[Scrolls of enchant weapon]] represent a form of dedication. A good base weapon that's well enchanted and branded (+6 [[spectral (brand)\|spectral]] [[broad axe]], [[eveningstar]], demon weapons, etc.) will remain viable throughout a 3-rune game. Don't fret too much about which specific weapon it is.		*[[Scrolls of enchant weapon]] represent a form of dedication. A good base weapon that's well enchanted and branded (+6 [[spectral (brand)\|spectral]] [[broad axe]], [[eveningstar]], demon weapons, etc.) will remain viable throughout a 3-rune game. Don't fret too much about which specific weapon it is.
	**If you find a strong artefact (especially certain [[unrand]]s), it's probably worth using.		**If you find a strong artefact (especially certain [[unrand]]s), it's probably worth using.
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	*Gnolls excel at triple school spells, such as [[Mephitic Cloud]], [[Freezing Cloud]], and [[Hellfire Mortar]], due to their split training. Some of the more awkward cross-school spells, such as [[Plasma Beam]], also have a reduced opportunity cost.		*Gnolls excel at triple school spells, such as [[Mephitic Cloud]], [[Freezing Cloud]], and [[Hellfire Mortar]], due to their split training. Some of the more awkward cross-school spells, such as [[Plasma Beam]], also have a reduced opportunity cost.
	*[[Summon]]s, [[Forgecraft]] constructs, and other ally spells are generally strong choices. They can block hits, have generally good MP efficiency, and good turn economy as well.		*[[Summon]]s, [[Forgecraft]] constructs, and other ally spells are generally strong choices. They can block hits, have generally good MP efficiency, and good turn economy as well.
	*They can access synergies between schools ~~easier~~ than other species.		*They can access synergies between schools more easily than other species.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	==History==		==History==
			{{CBA\|0.35\|Gnolls will receive minus 1 to all spell-related aptitudes, including spellcasting. Gnoll caster backgrounds are overperforming by using only magic, this should bring their early game more in line with the average and encourage the use of non-magical tools.<ref>[https://github.com/crawl/crawl/commit/0a2c1f0492dc118fa59907d712beba2aa4d9fbc0 Reduce gnoll magic apts (again)]</ref>}}
	*Prior to [[0.27]], Gnoll base [[attributes]] were 10 Str / 10 Int / 10 Dex.		*Prior to [[0.27]], Gnoll base [[attributes]] were 10 Str / 10 Int / 10 Dex.
	*Gnolls were added in [[0.21]].		*Gnolls were added in [[0.21]].
	*Gnolls went through several developmental iterations. They were ~~intially~~ called Bultungin: eastern caniforms that started with unrestricted skilling and +4 aptitudes, but they rapidly declined to -6 as you actually got skill. The second iteration had +3 aptitudes, but their base attributes couldn't be changed by any means (not even by [[background]]).		*Gnolls went through several developmental iterations. They were initially called Bultungin: eastern caniforms that started with unrestricted skilling and +4 aptitudes, but they rapidly declined to -6 as you actually got skill. The second iteration had +3 aptitudes, but their base attributes couldn't be changed by any means (not even by [[background]]).

			==References==
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God Choice

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	*[[Okawaru]] is a popular god choice for Gnolls, largely due to Heroism's skill boosts. And since Gnolls can use every weapon equally well, Oka's gifts are easier to use, never requiring retraining if you get something absurdly powerful. However, the loss of allies is rougher than most other species.		*[[Okawaru]] is a popular god choice for Gnolls, largely due to Heroism's skill boosts. And since Gnolls can use every weapon equally well, Oka's gifts are easier to use, never requiring retraining if you get something absurdly powerful. However, the loss of allies is rougher than most other species.
	*[[Cheibriados]]ʼ stat boosts enable a Gnoll to comfortably use just about any item or spell the game throws at them, at the cost of slow movement speed. This speed penalty may be worth paying in exchange for being able to deal with practically any situation before it becomes dangerous.		*[[Cheibriados]]ʼ stat boosts enable a Gnoll to comfortably use just about any item or spell the game throws at them, at the cost of slow movement speed. This speed penalty may be worth paying in exchange for being able to deal with practically any situation before it becomes dangerous.
	*[[Ashenzari]]'s skill boosts can help bolster your skill levels enough to make use of high-end items and spells. ~~Curses force much stricter~~ weapon ~~choice than Gnolls would normally want -- but a single~~ good weapon ~~remains ''capable'' of killing things~~, if ~~not the best~~. ~~Non-encumbering armour (~~the majority of slots) can be cursed without restricting ~~your weapon or spell~~ options.		*[[Ashenzari]]'s skill boosts can help bolster your skill levels enough to make use of high-end items and spells. While the curses will prevent weapon swapping, one good weapon is enough to win the game. [[Throw]]ables, [[wand]]s, and spells can be used as ranged options if cursing a melee weapon. Also, the majority of slots can be cursed without restricting options.

	===Weapon Choice===		===Weapon Choice===

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	Gnolls are jacks of all trades, but masters of none. This is even more true than with [[Human]]s; while a Human can (and likely will) specialize in a few specific skills, a Gnoll is forced to have every skill at once. Using what the game provides you as far as items and spells is essential. On the other hand, you will always have skill for any good item you find, which makes skilling and gearing easier. Gnolls also have an easier time with triple school spells than most other races, as they train all three schools at once.		Gnolls are jacks of all trades, but masters of none. This is even more true than with [[Human]]s; while a Human can (and likely will) specialize in a few specific skills, a Gnoll is forced to have every skill at once. Using what the game provides you as far as items and spells is essential. On the other hand, you will always have skill for any good item you find, which makes skilling and gearing easier. Gnolls also have an easier time with triple school spells than most other races, as they train all three schools at once.

	Notably, ~~Gnoll's nominal +8 and +6 aptitudes mean that they~~ start with inflated skill in whatever their [[background]] provides. For example, a Gnoll [[Conjurer]] starts with 7 Conjurations skill rather than the usual 4. While largely meaningless in the ~~endgame~~, it does make their starts a lot easier.		Notably, Gnolls start with inflated skill in whatever their background provides, due to their nominal +8 and +6 aptitudes. For example, a Gnoll [[Conjurer]] starts with 7 Conjurations skill rather than the usual 4. While largely meaningless in the lategame, it does make their starts a lot easier.

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	==Innate Abilities==		==Innate Abilities==
	*'''[[Distributed Training]]:''' Gnolls' experience is split equally to all skills.		*'''[[Distributed Training]]:''' Gnolls' experience is split equally to all skills.
	**Note that if you sacrifice a skill to [[Ru]], your other skills won't get a bigger share of the XP. In other words, all skills will get 1/30th of your XP no matter what,		**Note that if you sacrifice a skill to [[Ru]], your other skills won't get a bigger share of the XP; any XP you would've gained is lost. In other words, all skills will get 1/30th of your XP no matter what.
	*'''[[Fangs]] 1:''' Gnolls can make an [[auxiliary attack\|auxiliary bite attack]].		*'''[[Fangs]] 1:''' Gnolls can make an [[auxiliary attack\|auxiliary bite attack]].
	*'''[[Strong Nose]]:''' Gnolls can sense the location of nearby items on the floor.		*'''[[Strong Nose]]:''' Gnolls can sense the location of nearby items on the floor.

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	''This article covers the player [[species]]. For the monster, see [[Gnoll (monster)]]. For a list of all monstrous gnolls, see [[List of gnolls]].''		''This article covers the player [[species]]. For the monster, see [[Gnoll (monster)]]. For a list of all monstrous gnolls, see [[List of gnolls]].''
	{{flavour\|Gnolls are a race of caniform humanoids originally hailing from the arid deserts and grasslands of the east. In recent history they have become unusually attracted to the Dungeon, establishing tribes around and even inside of it. Unfortunately their long stay in the Dungeon has exposed their somewhat fragile minds to excessive amounts of its magic.		{{flavour\|Gnolls are a race of caniform humanoids originally hailing from the arid deserts and grasslands of the east. In recent history they have become unusually attracted to the Dungeon, establishing tribes around and even inside of it. Unfortunately their long stay in the Dungeon has exposed their somewhat fragile minds to excessive amounts of its magic.
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	==Innate Abilities==		==Innate Abilities==
	*'''[[Distributed Training]]:''' Gnolls' experience is split equally to all skills.		*'''[[Distributed Training]]:''' Gnolls' experience is split equally to all skills.
	**Note that if you sacrifice a skill to [[Ru]], your other skills won't get a bigger share of the XP. In other words, all skills will get 1/~~29ths~~ of your XP no matter what,		**Note that if you sacrifice a skill to [[Ru]], your other skills won't get a bigger share of the XP. In other words, all skills will get 1/30th of your XP no matter what,
	*'''[[Fangs]] 1:''' Gnolls can make an [[auxiliary attack\|auxiliary bite attack]].		*'''[[Fangs]] 1:''' Gnolls can make an [[auxiliary attack\|auxiliary bite attack]].
	*'''[[Strong Nose]]:''' Gnolls can sense the location of nearby items on the floor.		*'''[[Strong Nose]]:''' Gnolls can sense the location of nearby items on the floor.
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	*[[Scrolls of enchant weapon]] represent a form of dedication. A good base weapon that's well enchanted and branded (+6 [[spectral (brand)\|spectral]] [[broad axe]], [[eveningstar]], demon weapons, etc.) will remain viable throughout a 3-rune game. Don't fret too much about which specific weapon it is.		*[[Scrolls of enchant weapon]] represent a form of dedication. A good base weapon that's well enchanted and branded (+6 [[spectral (brand)\|spectral]] [[broad axe]], [[eveningstar]], demon weapons, etc.) will remain viable throughout a 3-rune game. Don't fret too much about which specific weapon it is.
	**If you find a strong artefact (especially certain [[unrand]]s), it's probably worth using.		**If you find a strong artefact (especially certain [[unrand]]s), it's probably worth using.

			==Spell Choice==
			*"Spells that are strong in general are strong with Gnoll".
			*Gnolls excel at triple school spells, such as [[Mephitic Cloud]], [[Freezing Cloud]], and [[Hellfire Mortar]], due to their split training. Some of the more awkward cross-school spells, such as [[Plasma Beam]], also have a reduced opportunity cost.
			*[[Summon]]s, [[Forgecraft]] constructs, and other ally spells are generally strong choices. They can block hits, have generally good MP efficiency, and good turn economy as well.
			*They can access synergies between schools easier than other species.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	In terms of skill training, Gnolls train their +8 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 13.8%. They train their +6 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 9.75%.<!-- Simple math: 29 skills, 1/29 * 2^(8/4) and 1/29 * 2^(6/4), respectively -->		In terms of skill training, Gnolls train their +8 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 13.33%. They train their +6 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 9.43%.<!-- Simple math: 30 skills, 1/30 * 2^(8/4) and 1/30 * 2^(6/4), respectively -->

	In other words: a Gnoll's +8 aptitude is equal to training a single skill at a -11.43 aptitude, two skills at a -7.43 aptitude, four skills at a -3.43 aptitude, and so on. The +6 aptitudes are equal to a single skill at a -13.43 aptitude, two skills at a -9.43 aptitude, and so on.		In other words: a Gnoll's +8 aptitude is equal to training a single skill at a -11.64 aptitude, two skills at a -7.64 aptitude, four skills at a -3.64 aptitude, and so on. The +6 aptitudes are equal to a single skill at a -13.63 aptitude, two skills at a -9.63 aptitude, and so on.

	==History==		==History==

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Weapon Choice

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	Gnolls have a unique dilemma - ''what exactly do I use''? Here are a few points on melee weapons:		Gnolls have a unique dilemma - ''what exactly do I use''? Here are a few points on melee weapons:
	*The main thing to keep in mind is attack delay - you largely want to keep it at or below 1.0. Above that, and you risk normal speed enemies double-hitting you. You can press '''@''' to see the delay with your current weapon.		*The main thing to keep in mind is attack delay - you largely want to keep it at or below 1.0. Above that, and you risk normal speed enemies double-hitting you. You can press '''@''' to see the delay with your current weapon.
	*[[Dagger]]s are a useful swap-out when you want to [[stab]], whether you're sneaking up on your foes or using [[Hexes]] or [[wand]]s to give yourself opportunities.		*[[Dagger]]s and [[quick blade]]s are a useful swap-out when you want to [[stab]], whether you're sneaking up on your foes or using [[Hexes]] or [[wand]]s to give yourself opportunities.
	*Artefacts aren't necessarily better than a regular branded weapon, but they might come with a nice [[brand]] or some neat properties.		*Artefacts aren't necessarily better than a regular branded weapon, but they might come with a nice [[brand]] or some neat properties.
	*Gnolls more often than not prefer wearing some sort of shield. They already train the Shields skill, and two-handed weapons demand high skill levels that Gnolls won't get to. [[Buckler]]s and [[orb]]s are universally useful, while [[kite shield]]s are good if you can cast necessary spells reliably in them.		*Gnolls more often than not prefer wearing some sort of shield. They already train the Shields skill, and two-handed weapons demand high skill levels that Gnolls won't get to. [[Buckler]]s and [[orb]]s are universally useful, while [[kite shield]]s are good if you can cast necessary spells reliably in them.

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Notes

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	In terms of skill training, Gnolls train their +8 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 13.8%. They train their +6 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 9.75%.<!-- Simple math: 29 skills, 1/29 * 2^(8/4) and 1/29 * 2^(6/4), respectively -->		In terms of skill training, Gnolls train their +8 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 13.8%. They train their +6 skills as if a Human were training a single skill at 9.75%.<!-- Simple math: 29 skills, 1/29 * 2^(8/4) and 1/29 * 2^(6/4), respectively -->

	~~This can be rearranged. A~~ Gnoll's +8 aptitude is equal to training a single skill at a -11.43 aptitude, two skills at a -7.43 aptitude, four skills at a -3.43 aptitude, and so on. The +6 aptitudes are equal to a single skill at a -13.43 aptitude, two skills at a -9.43 aptitude, and so on.		In other words: a Gnoll's +8 aptitude is equal to training a single skill at a -11.43 aptitude, two skills at a -7.43 aptitude, four skills at a -3.43 aptitude, and so on. The +6 aptitudes are equal to a single skill at a -13.43 aptitude, two skills at a -9.43 aptitude, and so on.

	==History==		==History==