Nagaraja

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For a list of all nagas, see list of nagas.

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nagaraja N
HP	68-95
HD	Hit dice::15
XP	Monster experience::1889
Speed	10 (move: 140%)
AC	Monster AC::8
EV	Monster evasion::9
MR	140
Attack1	27 (constrict: crush)
Max Chunks	Monster max chunks::9
Type of Meat	Inedible
Resistances	rPois+
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Large
Type	naga, naga
Flags	Fighter See invisible Speaks Warm-blooded

A magnificent example of the naga. It is an expert at both martial and magical arts. “Then there have also come nagas from Lake Nabhasa, Vesali, and Tacchaka. Kambalas, Assataras, Payagas, and their kin. And from the River Yamuna comes the prestigious naga, Dhatarattha. The great naga Eravanna: He, too, has come to the forest meeting.” -Mahasamaya Sutta, _Dīgha Nikāya_, 20. ca. 500 B.C. trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Useful Info

Nagaraja are the most powerful members of the naga race, and are found guarding the chamber of the serpentine rune of Zot in the Snake Pit. They are capable opponents in both melee and magic and have far more endurance than lesser nagas.

Spells

Tile	Name	Damage	Range	Flags
	Spit Poison	2d22	6	Natural flag, Breath flag
	Venom Bolt	3d19	5	Wizard flag
	Poison Arrow	3d22	6	Wizard flag
	Dimension Anchor	—	LOS	Wizard flag
	Haste	—	—	Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

Both of their combat spells are difficult to fully resist against; poison resistance will take the worst of the sting out of Poison Arrow, while high AC can somewhat reduce IMB. Deflect Missiles will give you a decent chance of avoiding their attacks entirely. In any case, try not to let more than one have line of fire to you at a time, and don't charge into the rune chamber.

History

Prior to 0.19, they were known as greater nagas.