Difference between revisions of "Soldier ant"
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| − | {{ | + | {{monster| monster = Soldier ant |
| difficulty = 6 | | difficulty = 6 | ||
| base level = 3 | | base level = 3 | ||
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| frequency = Quite rare, normally appears in small groups | | frequency = Quite rare, normally appears in small groups | ||
| genocidable = yes | | genocidable = yes | ||
| − | | attacks = 2d4 bite, strength | + | | attacks = 2d4 bite, poison which drains strength |
| weight = 20 | | weight = 20 | ||
| nutritional value = 5 | | nutritional value = 5 | ||
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| − | + | A '''soldier ant''' is a fast, very deadly ant. | |
| − | Soldier ants are a major cause of early death for most players. This is because of their high intrinsic speed, and tendency to appear in packs. | + | Soldier ants are a major cause of early death for most players. This is because of their high intrinsic speed, and tendency to appear in packs. (Some players die to [[giant ant]]s, but those deaths occur less often as soldier ants can do significantly more damage.) |
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| + | There are two strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game. | ||
| + | * Run away to the stairway (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the want (with a wand of sleep) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very fast, so deploy any item that speeds you or slows the ant. Close doors to block the ant, but not if the door might resist until the ant enters the doorway. | ||
| + | * Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive wands against the ant. (A wand of striking is liable to miss the ant; it is a poor choice.) | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 10 December 2005
a soldier ant 
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| Difficulty | 6 |
| Attacks |
2d4 bite, poison which drains strength |
| Base level | {{{level}}} |
| Base experience | {{{experience}}} |
| Speed | 18 |
| Base AC | {{{AC}}} |
| Base MR | {{{MR}}} |
| Alignment | {{{align}}} |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Quite rare, normally appears in small groups |
| Genocidable | yes |
| Weight | 20 |
| Nutritional value | {{{nutr}}} |
| Size | tiny |
| Resistances | poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
{{{resistances conveyed}}}
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A soldier ant is a fast, very deadly ant.
Soldier ants are a major cause of early death for most players. This is because of their high intrinsic speed, and tendency to appear in packs. (Some players die to giant ants, but those deaths occur less often as soldier ants can do significantly more damage.)
There are two strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game.
- Run away to the stairway (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the want (with a wand of sleep) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very fast, so deploy any item that speeds you or slows the ant. Close doors to block the ant, but not if the door might resist until the ant enters the doorway.
- Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive wands against the ant. (A wand of striking is liable to miss the ant; it is a poor choice.)
