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Updating to 0.34: de-emphasize rPois, list a lot more monsters and history.

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Updating to 0.34: de-emphasize rPois, list a lot more monsters and history.

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	{{flavour\|Most adventurers find the Lair of Beasts to be an exciting change of climate. And indeed, there is something to be said about getting gored, mauled and eaten rather than sliced, burnt or stabbed.		{{flavour\|Most adventurers find the Lair of Beasts to be an exciting change of climate. And indeed, there is something to be said about getting gored, mauled and eaten rather than sliced, burnt or stabbed.

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	At the very least, this branch is worth doing for the XP, items, and access to 3 different [[rune]] branches. Lair is usually easier to tackle than the late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], as the other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters. Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.		At the very least, this branch is worth doing for the XP, items, and access to 3 different [[rune]] branches. Lair is usually easier to tackle than the late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], as the other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters. Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.

	Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[~~blink frog~~]]s, [[~~black mamba~~]]s) are fast - and ~~each one is surprisingly~~ deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[~~Elephant~~]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].		Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[black mamba]]s, [[skyshark]]s) are fast and potentially deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Raven]]s can rapidly inflict [[Doom]], [[elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].

	[[Poison resistance]] is helpful, due to the ~~amount~~ of venomous creatures, but ~~not~~ necessary. Most other resistances aren't necessary, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.		[[Poison resistance]] can be helpful, due to the common presence of fast venomous creatures, but is very far from necessary. Most other resistances aren't necessary either, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.

	The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''bare'' minimum, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, so is often saved for much later in the game.		The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''bare'' minimum, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, so is often saved for much later in the game.
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	\| {{monsterlink\|Yak}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Death yak}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Dream sheep}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Elephant}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Catoblepas}}		\| {{monsterlink\|Yak}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Death yak}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Dream sheep}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Elephant}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Catoblepas}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{monsterlink\|~~Polar bear~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Black bear}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Water moccasin~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Black mamba~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Boulder beetle~~}}		\| {{monsterlink\|Wolf}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Black bear}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Polar bear}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Blink frog}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Cane toad}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{monsterlink\|~~Torpor snail~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Hydra~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Cane toad~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Blink frog~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|~~Rime drake~~}}		\| {{monsterlink\|Water moccasin}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Black mamba}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Wyvern}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Steam dragon}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Komodo dragon}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{monsterlink\|~~Steam dragon~~}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Electric eel}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Lindwurm}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Skyshark}}		\| {{monsterlink\|Rime drake}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Basilisk}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Electric eel}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Lindwurm}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Raven}}
			\|-
			\| {{monsterlink\|Skyshark}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Hydra}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Torpor snail}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Boulder beetle}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Mountainshell}}
			\|}
			===Rare Monsters===
			{\| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
			\| {{monsterlink\|Fire crab}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Manticore}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Wolf spider}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Alligator}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Anaconda}}
	\|}		\|}

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	==History==		==History==
			*In [[0.34]], [[mountainshell]]s were introduced, and [[raven]]s were brought back with new mechanics.
			*In [[0.30]], [[skyshark]]s were introduced.
	*Prior to [[0.29]], the Lair had 6 levels; Slime spawned from Lair:5-6, and the other branches from Lair:2-4. [[Jiyva]]'s altar near the entrance to Slime was about 50% (based on [[vault]] choice) instead of 66%.		*Prior to [[0.29]], the Lair had 6 levels; Slime spawned from Lair:5-6, and the other branches from Lair:2-4. [[Jiyva]]'s altar near the entrance to Slime was about 50% (based on [[vault]] choice) instead of 66%.
	*Prior to [[0.19]], the Lair had 8 levels.		*Prior to [[0.19]], the Lair had 8 levels.
	*[[Fire drake]]s were replaced by [[rime drake]]s in [[0.18]], [[trapdoor spider]]s, [[brain worm]]s were removed.		*[[Fire drake]]s were replaced by [[rime drake]]s in [[0.18]], [[trapdoor spider]]s, [[brain worm]]s were removed.
	*[[Raven]]s, [[giant mite]]s, [[boring beetle]]s and [[goliath beetle]]s were removed in [[0.17]].		*[[Raven]]s, [[giant mite]]s, [[boring beetle]]s and [[goliath beetle]]s were removed in [[0.17]].
			*In [[0.15]], [[torpor snail]]s were introduced.
	*Prior to [[0.14]], the Lair's entrance was located on D:8-13.		*Prior to [[0.14]], the Lair's entrance was located on D:8-13.
	*In [[0.12]], the dragon-themed and deep troll shaman ending vaults on the eighth floor were added.		*In [[0.12]], the dragon-themed and deep troll shaman ending vaults on the eighth floor were added.

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	At the very least, this branch is worth doing for the XP, items, and access to 3 different [[rune]] branches. Lair is usually easier to tackle than the late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]]~~, is usually easier and/or safer to do~~, as the other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters. Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.		At the very least, this branch is worth doing for the XP, items, and access to 3 different [[rune]] branches. Lair is usually easier to tackle than the late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], as the other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters. Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.

	Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].		Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	~~This~~ branch is ~~generally~~ worth doing for the XP ~~and~~ items, ~~at the very least~~. ~~When compared~~ to late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], is usually easier and/or safer to do~~. The~~ other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters: Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.		At the very least, this branch is worth doing for the XP, items, and access to 3 different [[rune]] branches. Lair is usually easier to tackle than the late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], is usually easier and/or safer to do, as the other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters. Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.

	Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].		Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].

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	[[Poison resistance]] is helpful, due to the amount of venomous creatures, but not necessary. Most other resistances aren't necessary, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.		[[Poison resistance]] is helpful, due to the amount of venomous creatures, but not necessary. Most other resistances aren't necessary, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.

	The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''~~very~~'' ~~least~~, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, often saved for much later in the game.		The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''bare'' minimum, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, so is often saved for much later in the game.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	This branch is generally worth doing~~, at least~~ for the XP and items. ~~The Lair, when~~ compared to late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], is usually easier and/or safer to do. The other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters: Dungeon ~~can have~~ [[banish]]~~ing [[wizard]]s,~~ even [[storm dragon]]s ~~if you're unlucky~~. Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s.		This branch is generally worth doing for the XP and items, at the very least. When compared to late [[Dungeon]] (D:13+) and [[Orcish Mines]], is usually easier and/or safer to do. The other branches are more likely to have nasty [[out-of-depth]] monsters: Dungeon has the threat of [[banish]]ment and otherwise scary OODs (even [[storm dragon]]s at the worst). Orc can host brutish [[ettin]]s and [[stone giant]]s, and has a [[paralysis]] threat in [[orc sorcerer]]s.

	Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].		Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].

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	Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].		Lair is filled with animals. A good chunk of enemies ([[cane toad]]s, [[blink frog]]s, [[black mamba]]s) are fast - and each one is surprisingly deadly. [[Hydra]]s can be obscenely strong melee threats, depending on the number of heads. [[Elephant]]s can shove you off the [[stairs]], [[lindwurm]]s and [[rime drake]]s can fire elemental ranged attacks, and [[death yak]]s are tough pack enemies with high [[willpower]].

	[[Poison resistance]] is helpful~~, but not necessary~~, due to the amount of venomous creatures. Most other resistances aren't necessary, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.		[[Poison resistance]] is helpful, due to the amount of venomous creatures, but not necessary. Most other resistances aren't necessary, though having swappable resistances (rF+ for lindwurms, rC+ for rime drakes, rCorr for [[oklob plant]]s...) won't hurt.

	The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''very'' least, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, often saved for much later in the game.		The Lair's sub-branches are significantly more difficult than Lair itself. At the ''very'' least, you'll want to clear Lair:1-5 before entering any of the branches. Many players will additionally clear Dungeon and Orc before attempting any of the branches. Also, note that the [[Slime Pits]] is much more difficult than the other possible branches, often saved for much later in the game.

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History

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	*[[Raven]]s, [[giant mite]]s, [[boring beetle]]s and [[goliath beetle]]s were removed in [[0.17]].		*[[Raven]]s, [[giant mite]]s, [[boring beetle]]s and [[goliath beetle]]s were removed in [[0.17]].
	*Prior to [[0.14]], the Lair's entrance was located on D:8-13.		*Prior to [[0.14]], the Lair's entrance was located on D:8-13.
	*In [[0.12]], the dragon-themed and deep troll shaman ending vaults on the eighth floor were ~~add~~		*In [[0.12]], the dragon-themed and deep troll shaman ending vaults on the eighth floor were added.
	*Prior to [[0.9]], a scroll of magic mapping would reveal the secret rooms of the temple on Lair:8.		*Prior to [[0.9]], a scroll of magic mapping would reveal the secret rooms of the temple on Lair:8.

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