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Predelnik at 10:27, 1 August 2026

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*Read the article on [[miasma]].		*Read the article on [[miasma]].
	*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation~~; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat~~), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.		*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.
	*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter (monster)\|shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not worth risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.		*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter (monster)\|shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not worth risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.
	*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.		*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.

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	*Read the article on [[miasma]].		*Read the article on [[miasma]].
	*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.		*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.
	*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter (monster)\|shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.		*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter (monster)\|shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not worth risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.
	*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.		*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.
	*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.		*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.
	**[[Airstrike]] is as effective against death drakes as any other flying monster, with the added advantage of being able to hit them at any time, though they have enough HP to take a couple hits before succumbing.
	**Note that their low [[willpower]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[confusion\|confused]] death drake may still breathe clouds of miasma everywhere.		**Note that their low [[willpower]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[confusion\|confused]] death drake may still breathe clouds of miasma everywhere.
	**Their low will and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].		**Their low will and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].

Hordes at 17:19, 12 July 2023

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	*Read the article on [[miasma]].		*Read the article on [[miasma]].
	*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.		*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.
	*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.		*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter (monster)\|shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.
	*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.		*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.
	*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.		*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.

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	==Useful info==		==Useful info==
	'''Death drakes''' are small, extremely unpleasant members of dragonkind. Although not very threatening physically, their [[miasma]] breath attack creates clouds of [[poison]]ous ~~[[rot]]- and~~ [[slow]]-inducing corruption that can ~~semi-permanently~~ weaken your character, if not kill them outright. They can be found naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[the Abyss]] as well as in some [[vault]]s, most notably the 'undead' [[Swamp]]:4 ending. However, by far the most common place to see death drakes is in [[the Realm of Zot]], where [[draconian stormcaller]]s will summon hordes of them.		'''Death drakes''' are small, extremely unpleasant members of dragonkind. Although not very threatening physically, their [[miasma]] breath attack creates clouds of [[poison]]ous, [[slow]]-inducing corruption that can weaken your character if not kill them outright. They can be found naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[the Abyss]] as well as in some [[vault]]s, most notably the 'undead' [[Swamp]]:4 ending. However, by far the most common place to see death drakes is in [[the Realm of Zot]], where [[draconian stormcaller]]s will summon hordes of them.

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*Read the article on [[miasma]].		*Read the article on [[miasma]].
	*If you have ~~[[rot]]~~ resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle~~]], [[Vine Stalker~~]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have ~~rot~~ resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.		*If you have miasma resistance ([[undead]] or [[Necromutation]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Demonspawn]] with [[Foul Stench]], [[Statue Form]], or [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation; [[Dithmenos]]'s [[Shadow Form]] also works, but is more suitable for escape than combat), then death drakes are nothing more than a smelly and unusually durable [[wyvern]]. If you don't have miasma resistance, then make killing or avoiding death drakes a priority.
	*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not ~~worth acquiring rotted HP~~ for a threat that simply ~~could have been~~ avoided. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.		*In their "real" form, these monsters are quite rare, only appearing naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[Abyss]]. If you see one outside these areas, it is either a [[vault]] monster, a [[shapeshifter]], or [[summon]]ed. In the latter two cases, the best option is often to simply escape the area and wait for the drake to unsummon/shift, since it is not risking the slowing and poison for a threat that can simply be avoided.. Even "real" death drakes are often best avoided unless they are blocking an area you need to get to. However, since drakes are fast, avoiding them is not always trivial.
	*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means [[holy wrath]] ~~weapons~~ are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and ~~rotting~~.		*Despite their name and breath weapon, they are not [[undead]] or even considered unholy or evil. This means weapons of [[holy wrath]] are not especially effective against them, but it also means they have no resistances other than poison and miasma.
	*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.		*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.
	**[[Airstrike]] is as effective against death drakes as any other flying monster, with the added advantage of being able to hit them at any time, though they have enough HP to take a couple hits before succumbing.		**[[Airstrike]] is as effective against death drakes as any other flying monster, with the added advantage of being able to hit them at any time, though they have enough HP to take a couple hits before succumbing.
	**Note that their low [[MR]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[confusion\|confused]] death drake may still breathe clouds of miasma everywhere.		**Note that their low [[willpower]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[confusion\|confused]] death drake may still breathe clouds of miasma everywhere.
	**Their low MR and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].		**Their low will and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].
	**In an emergency, you can partially protect yourself from the miasma by reading a [[scroll of fog]]. You'll still take impact ~~miasma~~ damage and may be slowed and poisoned, but at least the fog will prevent any miasma clouds from forming for as long as it lasts.		**In an emergency, you can partially protect yourself from the miasma by reading a [[scroll of fog]]. You'll still take impact damage and may be slowed and poisoned, but at least the fog will prevent any miasma clouds from forming for as long as it lasts.

			==History==
			Prior to version [[0.26]], death drakes were somewhat more dangerous as miasma inflicted [[rot]].

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Tips & Tricks

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	*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.		*Unfortunately, killing them quickly may be easier said than done: they have good EV, non-trivial AC, and almost twice as much HP as most HD 9 monsters. If the drake came from a [[draconian stormcaller]], it is usually better to run away, wait for the drakes to unsummon, and try to catch the caller in melee before he fills the area with allies. If it is a real death drake, use your best weapons and/or spells to dispatch them quickly.
	**[[Airstrike]] is as effective against death drakes as any other flying monster, with the added advantage of being able to hit them at any time, though they have enough HP to take a couple hits before succumbing.		**[[Airstrike]] is as effective against death drakes as any other flying monster, with the added advantage of being able to hit them at any time, though they have enough HP to take a couple hits before succumbing.
	**Note that their low [[MR]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[~~confuse~~]]d death drake may still ~~breath~~ clouds of miasma everywhere.		**Note that their low [[MR]] means [[Hexes]] can often disable them if you have them at a decent power. Be aware that a [[confusion\|confused]] death drake may still breathe clouds of miasma everywhere.
	**Their low MR and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].		**Their low MR and [[HD]] also make them a good candidate for a [[wand of polymorph]].
	**In an emergency, you can partially protect yourself from the miasma by reading a [[scroll of fog]]. You'll still take impact miasma damage and may be slowed and poisoned, but at least the fog will prevent any miasma clouds from forming for as long as it lasts.		**In an emergency, you can partially protect yourself from the miasma by reading a [[scroll of fog]]. You'll still take impact miasma damage and may be slowed and poisoned, but at least the fog will prevent any miasma clouds from forming for as long as it lasts.

imported>Ge0ff: Bump version

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	==Useful info==		==Useful info==
	'''Death drakes''' are small, extremely unpleasant members of dragonkind. Although not very threatening physically, their [[miasma]] breath attack creates clouds of [[poison]]ous [[rot]]- and [[slow]]-inducing corruption that can semi-permanently weaken your character, if not kill them outright. They can be found naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[the Abyss]] as well as in some [[vault]]s, most notably the 'undead' [[Swamp]]:5 ending. However, by far the most common place to see death drakes is in [[the Realm of Zot]], where [[draconian stormcaller]]s will summon hordes of them.		'''Death drakes''' are small, extremely unpleasant members of dragonkind. Although not very threatening physically, their [[miasma]] breath attack creates clouds of [[poison]]ous [[rot]]- and [[slow]]-inducing corruption that can semi-permanently weaken your character, if not kill them outright. They can be found naturally in [[Tartarus]] and the [[the Abyss]] as well as in some [[vault]]s, most notably the 'undead' [[Swamp]]:4 ending. However, by far the most common place to see death drakes is in [[the Realm of Zot]], where [[draconian stormcaller]]s will summon hordes of them.

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