Serpent of Hell (Tartarus): Difference between revisions
From Ashenzari's Archive
More actions
imported>Ge0ff m Add history section; breath attacks were changed in 28a7641a |
No edit summary |
||
| (6 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{version034}} | ||
{{list of | dragons}} | {{list of | dragons}} | ||
{{monster info}} | {{monster info}} | ||
==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
The '''Serpent of Hell''' is a [[unique]] dragon whose elemental affinity varies based on which branch of [[Hell]] you encounter it in. When faced in [[Tartarus]], the Serpent is capable of breathing [[negative energy]] | The '''Serpent of Hell''' is a [[unique]] dragon whose elemental affinity varies based on which branch of [[Hell]] you encounter it in. When faced in [[Tartarus]], the Serpent is capable of breathing [[negative energy]], vile [[miasma]], and [[acid]] at you. | ||
{{monster spells}} | {{monster spells}} | ||
==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*Visiting Tartarus without rN++ or better is just asking for aggravating and disabling levels of [[draining]], and that applies while facing the Serpent of Hell. Even with a full three ranks however, the Serpent's Miasma blasts will still damage, [[poison]], [[slow | *Visiting Tartarus without rN++ or better is just asking for aggravating and disabling levels of [[draining]], and that applies while facing the Serpent of Hell. Even with a full three ranks however, the Serpent's Miasma blasts will still damage, [[poison]], and [[slow]] you unless you are immune to poison or miasma. As this simply isn't available to most characters, try to take out this unique fast, and try not to stand around in miasma if you don't have to. | ||
**If you happen to be carrying one, a [[scarf]] of [[cloud immunity]] will render you immune to miasma. | |||
*You'll also want [[Acid#Corrosion Resistance|rCorr]] here, as this version of the Serpent of Hell is one of the few sources of acid damage in the hells. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*In [[0.16]], it got | *Prior to [[0.32]], this Serpent of Hell had Bolt of Draining and Corrosive Bolt. | ||
*In [[0.16]], it got a third breath attack in [[Corrosive Bolt]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 6 October 2026
Version 0.34: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
For a list of all dragons, see list of dragons.
Serpent of Hell (Tartarus) D .png){kind=small}
| |
|---|---|
| HP | 213-430 |
| HD | 17 |
| XP | 6689 |
| Speed | 14 |
| AC | 16 |
| EV | 12 |
| Will | 180 |
| Attack1 | 35 (bite: drain experience)
|
| Attack2 | 35 (bite: drain experience)
|
| Attack3 | 35 (bite: drain experience)
|
| Attack4 | 25 (trample: trample) |
| Resistances | rC++ rPois+ rMiasma rN+++ rTorm |
| Vulnerabilities | Holy |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Human |
| Uses | Uses nothing |
| Holiness | Demonic |
| Size | Giant |
| Type | dragon, Serpent of Hell |
| Flags | See invisible Flying Unique Crashes doors Tall tile Named with the Evil |
| Seemingly three pairs of lurid magenta eyes hanging in the darkness, the outline of a vast, sinuous dragon is just barely perceptible behind. Its malice is palpable. |
Useful Info
Spells
| Tile | Name | Damage | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miasma Breath | 3d13 | 5 | Natural flag, Breath flag, Noisy flag |
|
Summon Dragon | — | — | Magical flag, Noisy flag |
|
Ghostly Fireball | 3d21 | 5 | Natural flag, Breath flag, Noisy flag |
|
Poison Arrow | 3d24 | 6 | Natural flag, Breath flag, Noisy flag |
Tips & Tricks
- Visiting Tartarus without rN++ or better is just asking for aggravating and disabling levels of draining, and that applies while facing the Serpent of Hell. Even with a full three ranks however, the Serpent's Miasma blasts will still damage, poison, and slow you unless you are immune to poison or miasma. As this simply isn't available to most characters, try to take out this unique fast, and try not to stand around in miasma if you don't have to.
- If you happen to be carrying one, a scarf of cloud immunity will render you immune to miasma.
- You'll also want rCorr here, as this version of the Serpent of Hell is one of the few sources of acid damage in the hells.
History
- Prior to 0.32, this Serpent of Hell had Bolt of Draining and Corrosive Bolt.
- In 0.16, it got a third breath attack in Corrosive Bolt.