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imported>Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

2025-01-01T11:57:20Z

Strategy: constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

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imported>Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

2025-01-01T11:57:20Z

Strategy: constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

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imported>Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

2025-01-01T11:57:20Z

Strategy: constriction was changed in 0.32, so using ?blink always works for escaping

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	Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).		Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).
	*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape ~~(even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail)~~, and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 40 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.		*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape, and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 40 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.
	*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.		*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.
	*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.		*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.

Patrick2011b: update {flavour} since Snake can no longer spawn in Lair:4

2024-12-31T00:43:17Z

update {flavour} since Snake can no longer spawn in Lair:4

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	A dungeon features only one of the Snake Pit and Spider Nest branches.		A dungeon features only one of the Snake Pit and Spider Nest branches.

	The entrance to this branch can be found between levels 2 and 4 of the Lair of Beasts.		The entrance to this branch can be found between levels 2 and 3 of the Lair of Beasts.

	This branch is 4 levels deep.		This branch is 4 levels deep.

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-12-31T00:42:04Z

bump

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	{{~~version030~~}}		{{version032}}
	{{flavour\|The corridors of the Snake Pit are home to all varieties of serpent, and are inhabited by a society of powerful nagas and salamanders.		{{flavour\|The corridors of the Snake Pit are home to all varieties of serpent, and are inhabited by a society of powerful nagas and salamanders.

imported>Ge0ff: the 2nd qs dragon was removed in 0240bd9e675 (0.31)

2024-12-30T21:17:26Z

the 2nd qs dragon was removed in 0240bd9e675 (0.31)

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	*'''Serpentine Throne''': A well-guarded snaking corridor leads to a large throne room filled with nagas. The rune is at the very back.		*'''Serpentine Throne''': A well-guarded snaking corridor leads to a large throne room filled with nagas. The rune is at the very back.
	*'''Scales''' : A triangular stone structure with a double door entrance. Guarded by nagarajas, nagas, snakes and possibly [[Vashnia]]. Rune can be found in one of the three rooms in the back of the vault.		*'''Scales''' : A triangular stone structure with a double door entrance. Guarded by nagarajas, nagas, snakes and possibly [[Vashnia]]. Rune can be found in one of the three rooms in the back of the vault.
	*'''Quicksilver Temple''': Has [[statue]]s of dragons on its entrance. Guarded by 2 [[quicksilver dragon]]s, this vault is very dangerous to tackle early - ~~these dragons are~~ fast and [[dispel]] buffs like haste and teleport.		*'''Quicksilver Temple''': Has [[statue]]s of dragons on its entrance. Guarded by a [[quicksilver dragon]], this vault is very dangerous to tackle early - this dragon is fast and can [[dispel]] buffs like haste and teleport.

	Note that salamanders are uncommon in these vaults, with the exception of the fortress.		Note that salamanders are uncommon in these vaults, with the exception of the fortress.
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	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.31]], the Quicksilver Temple rune vault had two quicksilver dragons.
	*In [[0.27]], [[salamander tyrant]]s were introduced.		*In [[0.27]], [[salamander tyrant]]s were introduced.
	*Prior to [[0.19]], you could find [[salamander stormcaller]]s.		*Prior to [[0.19]], you could find [[salamander stormcaller]]s.

Hordes: /* Strategy */ +0 arb sharpshooter deal 45

2023-10-14T22:07:42Z

Strategy: +0 arb sharpshooter deal 45

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	Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).		Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).
	*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape (even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail), and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 50 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.		*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape (even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail), and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 40 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.
	*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.		*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.
	*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.		*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.

Hordes: /* Strategy */ adjust tyrant notes

2023-09-07T22:45:19Z

Strategy: adjust tyrant notes

Hordes: /* Strategy */ re-organize

2023-09-07T22:23:44Z

Strategy: re-organize

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	As with the other Lair branches, you won't want to enter Snake when you first encounter it; few characters can handle its threats so early.		As with the other Lair branches, you won't want to enter Snake when you first encounter it; few characters can handle its threats so early. Poison resistance is highly recommended (but not required) - you may want to wait if you don't have rPois.

	Poison resistance is ~~very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can [[Spit Poison]],~~ but ~~resistance also reduces the damage of [[Poison Arrow]], and [[naga ritualist]]s can inflict rPois~~- ~~with their [[Virulence]] spell. If~~ you don't have rPois~~, consider waiting before doing Snake. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:~~
	*[[Fire]] - [[List of nagas#Salamander Types\|Salamander]] bands are common. Common salamanders have fiery melee attacks; [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.
	*[[Electricity]] - [[Shock serpent]]s are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can [[doublezap]], they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.

	Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).		Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).
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	===Useful Traits===		===Useful Traits===
	*High [[AC]] and [[EV]]		As mentioned above, poison resistance is very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can [[Spit Poison]], but resistance also reduces the damage of [[Poison Arrow]], and [[naga ritualist]]s can inflict rPois- with their [[Virulence]] spell. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:
	*[[~~Poison~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~fire~~]] ~~resistance at all times,~~ [[~~electricity~~]] ~~resistance as needed~~		*[[Fire]] - [[List of nagas#Salamander Types\|Salamander]] bands are common. Common salamanders have fiery melee attacks; [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.
	*[[~~Blink~~]] or [[~~teleport~~]] ~~(to escape constriction easily)~~		*[[Electricity]] - [[Shock serpent]]s are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can [[doublezap]], they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.

	==Snake:4 Vaults==		==Snake:4 Vaults==

imported>Ge0ff at 10:34, 7 September 2023

2023-09-07T10:34:02Z

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	*Prior to [[0.18]], there were [[salamander firebrand]]s instead of stormcallers patrolling the Snake Pit.		*Prior to [[0.18]], there were [[salamander firebrand]]s instead of stormcallers patrolling the Snake Pit.
	*Prior to [[0.17]], Snake Pit was 5 levels deep instead of 4, like the other Lair branches.		*Prior to [[0.17]], Snake Pit was 5 levels deep instead of 4, like the other Lair branches.
	*Prior to [[0.15]], you could find [[ball python]]s and [[adder]]s.		*Prior to [[0.15]], you could find [[ball python]]s and [[adder]]s in this branch.
	*The monster set for the Snake Pit was greatly expanded in [[0.14]], adding [[salamander]]s, [[salamander mystic]]s, [[naga sharpshooter]]s, [[naga ritualist]]s, [[shock serpent]]s, [[mana viper]]s, and [[Vashnia]]. [[Lamia]] was also removed.		*The monster set for the Snake Pit was greatly expanded in [[0.14]], adding [[salamander]]s, [[salamander mystic]]s, [[naga sharpshooter]]s, [[naga ritualist]]s, [[shock serpent]]s, [[mana viper]]s, and [[Vashnia]]. [[Lamia]] was also removed.
	*Lamia was first introduced to the Snake Pit in [[0.12]].		*Lamia was first introduced to the Snake Pit in [[0.12]].

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	*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape (even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail), and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 50 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.		*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape (even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail), and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 50 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.
	*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.		*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.
	*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. ~~In addition to common salamanders and tyrants,~~ [[~~salamander~~ mystic]]s can [[haste]] other, nearby nagas and salamanders.		*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.

	Since snakes and salamanders are faster than their naga brethren, a common tactic is to back away to separate the group. The same applies to [[naga mage]]s and [[nagaraja]]s that cast [[Haste]] on themselves.		Since snakes and salamanders are faster than their naga brethren, a common tactic is to back away to separate the group. The same applies to [[naga mage]]s and [[nagaraja]]s that cast [[Haste]] on themselves.
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	*{{monsterlink\|Guardian serpent}} - these aren't terribly dangerous on their own. However, their [[Blink Allies Encircling]] can quickly surround you with monsters in the ''serpent's'' [[line of sight]] - including monsters that you didn't know about. Being constricted by 8 nagas is a very quick death.		*{{monsterlink\|Guardian serpent}} - these aren't terribly dangerous on their own. However, their [[Blink Allies Encircling]] can quickly surround you with monsters in the ''serpent's'' [[line of sight]] - including monsters that you didn't know about. Being constricted by 8 nagas is a very quick death.
	*{{monsterlink\|Nagaraja}} - the most powerful nagas, nagarajas are tough and dangerous threats. They can [[Haste]] themselves, increasing their damage significantly (and making them faster than most players).		*{{monsterlink\|Nagaraja}} - the most powerful nagas, nagarajas are tough and dangerous threats. They can [[Haste]] themselves, increasing their damage significantly (and making them faster than most players).
	*{{monsterlink\|Salamander tyrant}} - As mentioned ~~above~~, these salamanders have very strong fire spells. Their [[Eruption]] creates lava, and [[Pyroclastic Surge]] can only be used if you're on or adjacent to lava. By avoiding lava (if at all possible), you make it less likely for you to be hit by a fire spell.		*{{monsterlink\|Salamander tyrant}} - As mentioned, these salamanders have very strong fire spells. Their [[Eruption]] creates lava, and [[Pyroclastic Surge]] can only be used if you're on or adjacent to lava. By avoiding lava (if at all possible), you make it less likely for you to be hit by a fire spell.
	*{{monsterlink\|Shock serpent}} - Buffed [[electric eel]]s, these fast creatures fire Electrical Bolts. The bolts can [[doublezap]], much like [[Shock]], so try not to stand in front of walls.		*{{monsterlink\|Shock serpent}} - Buffed [[electric eel]]s, these fast creatures fire Electrical Bolts. The bolts can [[doublezap]], much like [[Shock]], so try not to stand in front of walls.

	===Useful Traits===		===Useful Traits===
	As mentioned above, poison resistance is very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can [[Spit Poison]], but resistance also reduces the damage of [[Poison Arrow]], and [[naga ritualist]]s can inflict rPois- with their [[Virulence]] spell. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:		As mentioned above, poison resistance is very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can [[Spit Poison]], but resistance also reduces the damage of [[Poison Arrow]], and [[naga ritualist]]s can inflict rPois- with their [[Virulence]] spell. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:
	*[[Fire]] - [[List of nagas#Salamander Types\|Salamander]] bands are common. ~~Common~~ salamanders ~~have fiery melee attacks; [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells~~.		*[[Fire]] - [[List of nagas#Salamander Types\|Salamander]] bands are common. rF+ resists against common salamanders and tyrants alike.
	*[[Electricity]] - [[Shock serpent]]s are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can [[doublezap]], they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.		*[[Electricity]] - [[Shock serpent]]s are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can [[doublezap]], they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.