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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[~~Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons~~]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so they cannot form [[draugr]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

	Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.		Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.
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	*{{monsterlink\|Meliai}} - Beefolk priestesses with axes and [[smiting]] that always come in threes.		*{{monsterlink\|Meliai}} - Beefolk priestesses with axes and [[smiting]] that always come in threes.
	*{{monsterlink\|Hornet}} - An oversized wasp dyed red in the blood of its [[paralyzed]] victims. Occasionally used as mounts by [[spriggan rider\|spriggans]].		*{{monsterlink\|Hornet}} - An oversized wasp dyed red in the blood of its [[paralyzed]] victims. Occasionally used as mounts by [[spriggan rider\|spriggans]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} - [[Electricity\|Electric]] swarming insects capable of launching themselves as bolts of living lightning.		*{{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} - [[Electricity\|Electric]] swarming insects capable of [[Blinkbolt\|launching themselves as bolts of living lightning]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Vampire mosquito}} - Pesky [[undead]] insects that will happily suck the unwary dry.		*{{monsterlink\|Vampire mosquito}} - Pesky [[undead]] insects that will happily suck the unwary dry.

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	==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->		==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->
	*{{monsterlink\|Formicid (monster)\|Formicid}} - Rarely-seen humanoid ants who are most notable for their ability to burrow through rock walls.		*{{monsterlink\|Formicid (monster)\|Formicid}} - Rarely-seen humanoid ants who are most notable for their ability to burrow through rock walls.
	*{{monsterlink\|~~Giant cockroach~~}} - ~~Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless~~.		*{{monsterlink\|Clockroach}} - Early magical hybrids that introduce [[Warding]] and spray [[Sandblast]]s from their hourglasses.
	*{{monsterlink\|Bombardier beetle}} - Slow-moving and not terribly tough, but carries a bellyful of [[Sticky Flame]].		*{{monsterlink\|Bombardier beetle}} - Slow-moving and not terribly tough, but carries a bellyful of [[Sticky Flame]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		*{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.
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	*{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.		*{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.
	*{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.		*{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.
			*{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.
	*{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.		*{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.
	*{{monsterlink\|Giant mite}} - Bloated, poisonous vermin found in the early Dungeon.		*{{monsterlink\|Giant mite}} - Bloated, poisonous vermin found in the early Dungeon.
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	==History==		==History==
			*[[0.32]] - Added clockroaches, removed giant cockroaches.
	*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.		*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.
	*[[0.31]] - Added bombardier beetles.		*[[0.31]] - Added bombardier beetles.

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

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	{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.		{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.

			{{monsterlink\|Bombardier beetle}} - Slow-moving and not terribly tough, but carries a bellyful of [[Sticky Flame]].

	{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.
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	==History==		==History==
	*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.		*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.
			*[[0.31]] - Added bombardier beetles.
	*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths, and pharaoh ants.		*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths, and pharaoh ants.
	*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.		*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

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	{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.

	{{monsterlink\|Sun moth}} - ~~[[Holy]] moths surrounded by [[halo]]es. They attack with light and flame when provoked~~.		{{monsterlink\|Sun moth}} - Swooping lepidopterans that set their foes ablaze.

	{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - [[Invisible]] psychic predators ~~with~~ debilitating poisons.		{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - [[Invisible]] psychic predators whose stings carry debilitating poisons.

	==Arachnids==		==Arachnids==
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	===Unique Arachnid===		===Unique Arachnid===
	{{monsterlink\|Arachne}} - Formerly human, this hybrid creature ~~rules over and defends the Spider's Nest~~ with powerful ~~[[Poison Magic]]~~ and endless [[web]]~~bing~~.		{{monsterlink\|Arachne}} - Formerly human, this exiled hybrid creature is searching for a new place to call home. She supports her brood with powerful poison magic and endless [[web]]s.

	==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->		==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->
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	{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.

	{{monsterlink\|Demonic crawler}} - Swift, [[demon\|hellish]] arthropods ~~that partially resist most elements, including poison~~.		{{monsterlink\|Demonic crawler}} - Swift, [[demon\|hellish]] arthropods with exceptionally powerful regenerative properties.

	{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.		{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment, leaving them open to a flurry of slashing talons.

	{{monsterlink\|Pharaoh ant}} - Undead ants with life-draining bites. Their destruction ~~empowers the~~ souls ~~of others~~ to rise as [[simulacra]].		{{monsterlink\|Pharaoh ant}} - [[Undead]] ants with life-draining bites. Their destruction binds nearby souls to rise as [[simulacra]].

	{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.		{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.
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	{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming beetles that drain life and speed with their bites.		{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming beetles that drain life and speed with their bites.

			===Unique Formicid===
			{{monsterlink\|Xak'krixis}} - A roving Formicid [[Alchemist]] whose experiments with the webs of the [[Spider's Nest]] have yielded [[Fulminant Prism\|explosive results]].

	==Retired Arthropods==		==Retired Arthropods==
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	{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but came with a highly venomous bite and was always guarded by her numerous offspring.		{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but came with a highly venomous bite and was always guarded by her numerous offspring.

	{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of ~~effect~~.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of influence.

	{{monsterlink\|Giant centipede}} - Fragile, but had highly venomous stings.		{{monsterlink\|Giant centipede}} - Fragile, but had highly venomous stings.
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	==History==		==History==
			*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.
	*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths, and pharaoh ants.		*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths, and pharaoh ants.
	*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.		*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.

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	{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.		{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.

			{{monsterlink\|Pharaoh ant}} - Undead ants with life-draining bites. Their destruction empowers the souls of others to rise as [[simulacra]].

	{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.		{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.
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	==History==		==History==
	*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths		*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths, and pharaoh ants.
	*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.		*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.
	*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.		*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[~~poison~~]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

	Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders ~~(among~~ other bugs).		Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.

	==Crabs==		==Crabs==
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	{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.

	{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - Invisible psychic predators with debilitating poisons.		{{monsterlink\|Sun moth}} - [[Holy]] moths surrounded by [[halo]]es. They attack with light and flame when provoked.

			{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - [[Invisible]] psychic predators with debilitating poisons.

	==Arachnids==		==Arachnids==
	{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.		{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.

			{{monsterlink\|Culicivora}} - [[Vampiric\|Bloodsucking]] spiders that can also heal their brethren.

	{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.		{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.

	{{monsterlink\|Tarantella}} - Strange spiders with ~~bites~~ that [[confusion\|~~disorient~~]] their prey.		{{monsterlink\|Tarantella}} - Strange spiders with a touch that [[confusion\|disorients]] their prey.

	{{monsterlink\|Redback}} - A notoriously venomous arachnid, capable of seriously poisoning even those who are resistant.		{{monsterlink\|Redback}} - A notoriously venomous arachnid, capable of seriously poisoning even those who are resistant.
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	{{monsterlink\|Wolf spider}} - A powerful spider capable of tearing foes apart even without its venom.		{{monsterlink\|Wolf spider}} - A powerful spider capable of tearing foes apart even without its venom.

			{{monsterlink\|Broodmother}} - Enormous spiders that constantly swarm prey with their endless offspring.

	{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} - The beefiest arthropod of them all, they shrug off blows that would fell lesser bugs.		{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} - The beefiest arthropod of them all, they shrug off blows that would fell lesser bugs.
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	{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.		{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.

	{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming ~~vermin~~ that drain life and speed with their bites.		{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.

			{{monsterlink\|Radroach}} - Mutated cockroaches that blast their surroundings with [[Irradiate\|magical radiation]].

			{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming beetles that drain life and speed with their bites.

	==Retired Arthropods==		==Retired Arthropods==
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	{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.		{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.

	{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created raging storms with every flap of their wings.		{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.

	{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.		{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.
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	==History==		==History==
			*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths
	*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.		*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.
	*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.		*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.

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	{{monsterlink\|Fire crab}} - Scuttling pyromaniac menaces that turn the Dungeon into a furnace with their fiery breath.		{{monsterlink\|Fire crab}} - Scuttling pyromaniac menaces that turn the Dungeon into a furnace with their fiery breath.

	{{monsterlink\|Ghost crab}} - ~~Death-tainted~~ fire crabs which spew ghostly flames, harming the living and summoning hostile [[spectral thing\|spirits]].		{{monsterlink\|Ghost crab}} - [[Undead]] fire crabs which spew ghostly flames, harming the living and summoning hostile [[spectral thing\|spirits]].

	{{monsterlink\|Apocalypse crab}} - Rare [[Abyss]]-dwellers that bathe their prey in the unpredictable forces of raw [[chaos]].		{{monsterlink\|Apocalypse crab}} - Rare [[Abyss]]-dwellers that bathe their prey in the unpredictable forces of raw [[chaos]].

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[poison]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[poison]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

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	==Arachnids==		==Arachnids==
	{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - ~~One of the earliest opponents~~ capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.		{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.

	{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.		{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.
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	{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.		{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.

	~~{{monsterlink\|Worker ant}} - Venomous critters that seek out puny adventurers to drag back to their nests.~~

	~~{{monsterlink\|Soldier ant}} - The sort of giant ant that can chomp through armour and shake off stab wounds. Extra venomous!~~

	~~{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but comes with a highly venomous bite and is always guarded by her numerous offspring.~~

	{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.
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	{{monsterlink\|Killer bee larva}} - Virtually zero threat, much like ant larvae.		{{monsterlink\|Killer bee larva}} - Virtually zero threat, much like ant larvae.

			{{monsterlink\|Soldier ant}} - The sort of giant ant that could chomp through armour and shake off stab wounds. Extra venomous!

	{{monsterlink\|Spider}} - Scuttling poisonous pests. Individually weak, but they came in swarms.		{{monsterlink\|Spider}} - Scuttling poisonous pests. Individually weak, but they came in swarms.
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	{{monsterlink\|Polymoth}} - Fluttering menaces that constantly [[polymorph]]ed nearby monsters. Dummied out in [[0.13]] and were fully removed in [[0.14]].		{{monsterlink\|Polymoth}} - Fluttering menaces that constantly [[polymorph]]ed nearby monsters. Dummied out in [[0.13]] and were fully removed in [[0.14]].

			{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but came with a highly venomous bite and was always guarded by her numerous offspring.

	{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of effect.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of effect.
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	{{monsterlink\|Wasp}} - Although slower and more solitary than killer bees, their stings slowed and paralysed their victims.		{{monsterlink\|Wasp}} - Although slower and more solitary than killer bees, their stings slowed and paralysed their victims.

			{{monsterlink\|Worker ant}} - Venomous critters that sought out puny adventurers to drag back to their nests.

	==History==		==History==

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[~~Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons~~]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so they cannot form [[draugr]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

	Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.		Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.
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	*{{monsterlink\|Meliai}} - Beefolk priestesses with axes and [[smiting]] that always come in threes.		*{{monsterlink\|Meliai}} - Beefolk priestesses with axes and [[smiting]] that always come in threes.
	*{{monsterlink\|Hornet}} - An oversized wasp dyed red in the blood of its [[paralyzed]] victims. Occasionally used as mounts by [[spriggan rider\|spriggans]].		*{{monsterlink\|Hornet}} - An oversized wasp dyed red in the blood of its [[paralyzed]] victims. Occasionally used as mounts by [[spriggan rider\|spriggans]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} - [[Electricity\|Electric]] swarming insects capable of launching themselves as bolts of living lightning.		*{{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} - [[Electricity\|Electric]] swarming insects capable of [[Blinkbolt\|launching themselves as bolts of living lightning]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Vampire mosquito}} - Pesky [[undead]] insects that will happily suck the unwary dry.		*{{monsterlink\|Vampire mosquito}} - Pesky [[undead]] insects that will happily suck the unwary dry.

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	==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->		==Other Arthropods==<!--sorted by approximate order you encounter them-->
	*{{monsterlink\|Formicid (monster)\|Formicid}} - Rarely-seen humanoid ants who are most notable for their ability to burrow through rock walls.		*{{monsterlink\|Formicid (monster)\|Formicid}} - Rarely-seen humanoid ants who are most notable for their ability to burrow through rock walls.
	*{{monsterlink\|~~Giant cockroach~~}} - ~~Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless~~.		*{{monsterlink\|Clockroach}} - Early magical hybrids that introduce [[Warding]] and spray [[Sandblast]]s from their hourglasses.
	*{{monsterlink\|Bombardier beetle}} - Slow-moving and not terribly tough, but carries a bellyful of [[Sticky Flame]].		*{{monsterlink\|Bombardier beetle}} - Slow-moving and not terribly tough, but carries a bellyful of [[Sticky Flame]].
	*{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		*{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.
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	*{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.		*{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.
	*{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.		*{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.
			*{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.
	*{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.		*{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.
	*{{monsterlink\|Giant mite}} - Bloated, poisonous vermin found in the early Dungeon.		*{{monsterlink\|Giant mite}} - Bloated, poisonous vermin found in the early Dungeon.
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	==History==		==History==
			*[[0.32]] - Added clockroaches, removed giant cockroaches.
	*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.		*[[0.32]] - Added Xak'krixis.
	*[[0.31]] - Added bombardier beetles.		*[[0.31]] - Added bombardier beetles.

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[~~poison~~]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[venom]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

	Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders ~~(among~~ other bugs).		Arthropods in general are fairly common throughout [[the Dungeon]] and [[the Lair]], but certain varieties are quite common in other areas. The [[Spider's Nest]] in particular is full of spiders, as well as a variety of other bugs.

	==Crabs==		==Crabs==
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	{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of wrath}} - These fluttering nuisances are capable of [[berserk\|enraging]] anything they come across.

	{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - Invisible psychic predators with debilitating poisons.		{{monsterlink\|Sun moth}} - [[Holy]] moths surrounded by [[halo]]es. They attack with light and flame when provoked.

			{{monsterlink\|Ghost moth}} - [[Invisible]] psychic predators with debilitating poisons.

	==Arachnids==		==Arachnids==
	{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.		{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.

			{{monsterlink\|Culicivora}} - [[Vampiric\|Bloodsucking]] spiders that can also heal their brethren.

	{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.		{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.

	{{monsterlink\|Tarantella}} - Strange spiders with ~~bites~~ that [[confusion\|~~disorient~~]] their prey.		{{monsterlink\|Tarantella}} - Strange spiders with a touch that [[confusion\|disorients]] their prey.

	{{monsterlink\|Redback}} - A notoriously venomous arachnid, capable of seriously poisoning even those who are resistant.		{{monsterlink\|Redback}} - A notoriously venomous arachnid, capable of seriously poisoning even those who are resistant.
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	{{monsterlink\|Wolf spider}} - A powerful spider capable of tearing foes apart even without its venom.		{{monsterlink\|Wolf spider}} - A powerful spider capable of tearing foes apart even without its venom.

			{{monsterlink\|Broodmother}} - Enormous spiders that constantly swarm prey with their endless offspring.

	{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} - The beefiest arthropod of them all, they shrug off blows that would fell lesser bugs.		{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} - The beefiest arthropod of them all, they shrug off blows that would fell lesser bugs.
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	{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.		{{monsterlink\|Entropy weaver}} - Odd insectoid casters that can rapidly [[corrode]] their foes' equipment.

	{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming ~~vermin~~ that drain life and speed with their bites.		{{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} - Predatory spirits that take spider-like forms. They pin their prey in place before blasting them with unholy magic.

			{{monsterlink\|Radroach}} - Mutated cockroaches that blast their surroundings with [[Irradiate\|magical radiation]].

			{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}} - Undead swarming beetles that drain life and speed with their bites.

	==Retired Arthropods==		==Retired Arthropods==
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	{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.		{{monsterlink\|Bumblebee}} - Bigger, solitary bees with a much less terrifying history of player deaths than the [[killer bee\|killer]] variety.

	{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created raging storms with every flap of their wings.		{{monsterlink\|Chaos butterfly}} - Dangerous [[Abyss]]al butterflies that created [[Tornado\|raging storms]] with every flap of their wings.

	{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.		{{monsterlink\|Giant firefly}} - Flying insects notable for their signal flash and their use as mounts for [[spriggan rider]]s.
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	==History==		==History==
			*[[0.28]] - Added culicivoras, jorogumos, radroaches, broodmothers, sun moths
	*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.		*[[0.27]] - Removed worker ants, soldier ants, and queen ants.
	*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.		*[[0.26]] - Returned boulder beetles.

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	{{monsterlink\|Fire crab}} - Scuttling pyromaniac menaces that turn the Dungeon into a furnace with their fiery breath.		{{monsterlink\|Fire crab}} - Scuttling pyromaniac menaces that turn the Dungeon into a furnace with their fiery breath.

	{{monsterlink\|Ghost crab}} - ~~Death-tainted~~ fire crabs which spew ghostly flames, harming the living and summoning hostile [[spectral thing\|spirits]].		{{monsterlink\|Ghost crab}} - [[Undead]] fire crabs which spew ghostly flames, harming the living and summoning hostile [[spectral thing\|spirits]].

	{{monsterlink\|Apocalypse crab}} - Rare [[Abyss]]-dwellers that bathe their prey in the unpredictable forces of raw [[chaos]].		{{monsterlink\|Apocalypse crab}} - Rare [[Abyss]]-dwellers that bathe their prey in the unpredictable forces of raw [[chaos]].

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	Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[poison]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).		Considering that [[the Dungeon]] is a dark, dank place filled with moist corners and rotting [[corpse]]s, it's no surprise that it contains countless '''arthropods''' ranging in size from freakishly huge to terrifyingly gargantuan. These creepy-crawlies are some of the weaker opponents you'll encounter, but they shouldn't be underestimated; a great many of them have [[poison]]ous bites or stings, more than a few also have exotic and dangerous special abilities, and they tend to come in swarms. While there are some exceptions, vulnerability to [[poison]] is a common arthropod weakness. They lack internal skeletons, so [[Necromancer]]s are unable to raise them as [[skeleton (monster)\|skeletons]] (they may still be [[zombie\|zombified]], however).

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	==Arachnids==		==Arachnids==
	{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - ~~One of the earliest opponents~~ capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.		{{monsterlink\|Scorpion}} - Swift, stinging arthropods that are capable of seriously poisoning careless adventurers.

	{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.		{{monsterlink\|Jumping spider}} - A hyperactive spider which [[blink\|leaps]] in and out of combat, covering its prey in sticky [[web]]bing all the while.
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	{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.		{{monsterlink\|Giant cockroach}} - Common pests of the upper floors of the Dungeon; mostly harmless.

	~~{{monsterlink\|Worker ant}} - Venomous critters that seek out puny adventurers to drag back to their nests.~~

	~~{{monsterlink\|Soldier ant}} - The sort of giant ant that can chomp through armour and shake off stab wounds. Extra venomous!~~

	~~{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but comes with a highly venomous bite and is always guarded by her numerous offspring.~~

	{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.		{{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} - Heavily armored bugs with powerful mandibles that pursue prey by [[roll]]ing at high speed.
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	{{monsterlink\|Killer bee larva}} - Virtually zero threat, much like ant larvae.		{{monsterlink\|Killer bee larva}} - Virtually zero threat, much like ant larvae.

			{{monsterlink\|Soldier ant}} - The sort of giant ant that could chomp through armour and shake off stab wounds. Extra venomous!

	{{monsterlink\|Spider}} - Scuttling poisonous pests. Individually weak, but they came in swarms.		{{monsterlink\|Spider}} - Scuttling poisonous pests. Individually weak, but they came in swarms.
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	{{monsterlink\|Polymoth}} - Fluttering menaces that constantly [[polymorph]]ed nearby monsters. Dummied out in [[0.13]] and were fully removed in [[0.14]].		{{monsterlink\|Polymoth}} - Fluttering menaces that constantly [[polymorph]]ed nearby monsters. Dummied out in [[0.13]] and were fully removed in [[0.14]].

			{{monsterlink\|Queen ant}} - Less nimble than other ants, but came with a highly venomous bite and was always guarded by her numerous offspring.

	{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of effect.		{{monsterlink\|Moth of suppression}} - Sickly moths that [[suppression\|suppressed]] all magical items within their zone of effect.
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	{{monsterlink\|Wasp}} - Although slower and more solitary than killer bees, their stings slowed and paralysed their victims.		{{monsterlink\|Wasp}} - Although slower and more solitary than killer bees, their stings slowed and paralysed their victims.

			{{monsterlink\|Worker ant}} - Venomous critters that sought out puny adventurers to drag back to their nests.

	==History==		==History==