Bebelith - Revision history

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 A bebelith has a bite attack and two [[armor-shredding]] claw attacks, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]] and [[poison resistance]].
-Eating a bebelith [[corpse]] or [[tin]]  or [[quaffing]] its [[Potion of blood (dNetHack)|blood]] grants [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary fire resistance, shock resistance and poison resistance]] for a duration of 15,000 turns before [[physical size]] modifiers.
+Eating a bebelith [[corpse]] or [[tin]], or [[quaffing]] its [[Potion of blood (dNetHack)|blood]], grants [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary fire resistance, shock resistance and poison resistance]] for a duration of 15,000 turns before [[physical size]] modifiers.
 ==Generation==

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 A bebelith has a bite attack and two [[armor-shredding]] claw attacks, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]] and [[poison resistance]].
-Eating a bebelith [[corpse]] or [[tin]] can grant [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary]] fire resistance, shock resistance and poison resistance.
+Eating a bebelith [[corpse]] or [[tin]]  or [[quaffing]] its [[Potion of blood (dNetHack)|blood]] grants [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary fire resistance, shock resistance and poison resistance]] for a duration of 15,000 turns before [[physical size]] modifiers.
 ==Generation==

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 A '''bebelith''', {{monsym|bebelith}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s. They possess [[infravision]] and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent. [[Tame]] bebeliths may turn [[traitor]].
-A bebelith has a bite attack and two armor-shredding claw attacks, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]] and [[poison resistance]].
+A bebelith has a bite attack and two [[armor-shredding]] claw attacks, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]] and [[poison resistance]].
 Eating a bebelith [[corpse]] or [[tin]] can grant [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary]] fire resistance, shock resistance and poison resistance.

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   |nutr=1000
   |size=huge
-  |resistances=[[fire]], [[shock]], [[poison]]
+  |resistances=[[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]]
-  |resistances conveyed=[[fire]], [[shock]], [[poison]]
+  |resistances conveyed=[[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|A bebelith|amphibious=1|nohands=1|animal=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|infravision=1|hell=1|sgroup=1|traitor=1}}
   |reference=
 }}
-A '''bebelith''', {{monsym|bebelith}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s, and can [[follow]] you to other levels.
+A '''bebelith''', {{monsym|bebelith}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s. They possess [[infravision]] and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent. [[Tame]] bebeliths may turn [[traitor]].
-A bebelith has a bite attack and two armor-shredding claw attacks. Bebeliths may turn [[traitor]] while [[tame]].
+A bebelith has a bite attack and two armor-shredding claw attacks, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[shock resistance]] and [[poison resistance]].
 ==Generation==
-Bebeliths are always generated hostile and appear in small [[group]]s. A bebelith can be created by a hostile spellcaster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
+Bebeliths are normally generated hostile and can appear in small [[group]]s. They are not a valid target for genocide or polymorph.
-Bebeliths are not a valid monster form for [[polymorph]].
+Hostile bebeliths can be summoned by a hostile spellcaster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
 ==Strategy==
-Bebeliths are especially dangerous due to their high defenses and claw attacks, which can [[Disenchanter|disenchant]] a single piece of worn [[armor]] with each hit: If a piece of armor is disenchanted to the point where it provides 0 [[AC]], the next shred attack that hits the item will destroy it - artifacts can be disenchanted by the bebelith's claw attacks, but cannot be destroyed this way. Fortunately, the bebelith's inability to move diagonally provides players an opportunity to use superior positioning and kill them without taking a hit. Beware if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] and other powerful spellcasters summon a bebelith among the various hostile nasties they create!
+Bebeliths are especially dangerous due to their high defenses and claw attacks, which can shred through worn [[armor]] with each hit&mdash;artifacts can be disenchanted by the bebelith's claw attacks, but cannot be destroyed this way. Fortunately, the bebelith's inability to move diagonally provides heroes an opportunity to utilize superior positioning and kill them without taking a hit. Beware if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] and other powerful spellcasters summon a bebelith among the various hostile nasties they create!
 ==Origin==
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 Otherwise known as barbed horrors or creepers of the Abyss, bebeliths often roam the Abyss unimpeded: their strange mystique causes other demons to leave them alone. Bebeliths also prey upon other demons for their own inscrutable reasons; some claim they hunt demons for sport, while others purport that they sought to punish demons for unknown transgressions. Though some demons could easily kill bebeliths, doing so was considered taboo, and some great demonic beings even paid them homage. The drow spider-goddess Lolth has a particular fondness for bebeliths, and it is not uncommon to see them in her service and find them among denizens of the Demonweb Pits; drow also summon bebeliths to act as destroyers or guardians.
-Once bebeliths decide on a group of targets to exterminate, they pursue their targets with cruel, unwavering focus, and do not stop until its utter obliteration. While not stupid, bebelith intellects are limited, making their actions seem all the more incomprehensible. Though they favor demonic prey, bebeliths will hunt any available prey and attack them on sight: they tend to prefer singling out targets, using their webs to isolate and slow them while remaining in near-constant motion. If the bebeliths are overwhelmed, they will try to bite their enemies before retreating via plane shift, leaving their poisons to hopefully finish them off.
+Once bebeliths decide on a group of targets to exterminate, they pursue their targets with cruel, unwavering focus, and do not stop until they achieved utter obliteration. While they are far from stupid, bebelith intellects are limited, making their actions seem all the more incomprehensible. Though they favor demonic prey, bebeliths will hunt ''any'' available prey and attack them on sight: they tend to prefer singling out targets, using their webs to isolate and slow them while remaining in near-constant motion. If the bebeliths are overwhelmed, they will try to bite their enemies before retreating via plane shift, leaving the poisons to hopefully finish that prey off.
 Bebiliths can fire up to 4 webs every day, manipulating them with ease to prevent foes from escaping. They are also capable of plane shifting, with the Astral Plane serving as their most common target. Bebiliths have a strange connection with fire: their webs are often fire-resistant (if not on fire) when spun, and victims of their venomous bite must have their corpses quickly blessed before they burst into flames.
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 [[Category:dNetHack monsters]]
 [[Category:notdNetHack monsters]]

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   |reference=
 }}
-A '''bebelith''', {{cyan|x}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s, and can [[follow]] you to other levels.
+A '''bebelith''', {{monsym|bebelith}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s, and can [[follow]] you to other levels.
 A bebelith has a bite attack and two armor-shredding claw attacks. Bebeliths may turn [[traitor]] while [[tame]].
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 ==Strategy==
-Bebeliths are especially dangerous due to their high defenses and claw attacks, which can [[Disenchanter|disenchant]] a single piece of worn [[armor]] with each hit. If a piece of armor is disenchanted to 0 [[AC]], the next shred attack that hits the item will destroy it - artifacts can be disenchanted by the bebelith's claw attacks, but cannot be destroyed this way. Fortunately, the bebelith's inability to move diagonally provides players an opportunity to use superior positioning and kill them without taking a hit. Beware if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] and other powerful spellcasters summon a bebelith among the various hostile nasties they create!
+Bebeliths are especially dangerous due to their high defenses and claw attacks, which can [[Disenchanter|disenchant]] a single piece of worn [[armor]] with each hit: If a piece of armor is disenchanted to the point where it provides 0 [[AC]], the next shred attack that hits the item will destroy it - artifacts can be disenchanted by the bebelith's claw attacks, but cannot be destroyed this way. Fortunately, the bebelith's inability to move diagonally provides players an opportunity to use superior positioning and kill them without taking a hit. Beware if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] and other powerful spellcasters summon a bebelith among the various hostile nasties they create!
 ==Origin==
 Bebiliths are arachnid demons that originate from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' 2nd edition; the [[encyclopedia]] entry is a direct quote of one bebelith communicating to another from the ''Monstrous Compendium: Outer Planes Appendix''. A bebilith resembles a two-ton misshapen spider the size of a large horse, with legs that stretch up to 14 feet (4.3 meters) and end in razor-sharp barbs - it possesses a tough, chitinous and mottled exoskeleton, and its fangs drip globs of odorous liquid. The foreleg claws are used to penetrate and rip armor plating from their foes. Bebeliths communicate among each other via silent telepathy, while their strong sense of smell lets them track their foes with ease; their venom is highly perishable, quickly becoming inert on contact with air.
-Otherwise known as barbed horrors or creepers of the Abyss, bebeliths often roam the Abyss unimpeded: their strange mystique causes other demons to leave them alone. Bebeliths also prey upon other demons for their own inscrutable reasons; some claim they hunt demons for sport, while others purport that they sought to punish demons for unknown transgressions. Though some demons could easily kill bebeliths, doing so was considered taboo, and some great demonic beings even paid them homage. The drow spider-goddess Lolth has a particular fondness for bebeliths, and it was not uncommon to see them in her service and find them among denizens of the Demonweb Pits; drow also summoned bebeliths to act as destroyers or guardians.
+Otherwise known as barbed horrors or creepers of the Abyss, bebeliths often roam the Abyss unimpeded: their strange mystique causes other demons to leave them alone. Bebeliths also prey upon other demons for their own inscrutable reasons; some claim they hunt demons for sport, while others purport that they sought to punish demons for unknown transgressions. Though some demons could easily kill bebeliths, doing so was considered taboo, and some great demonic beings even paid them homage. The drow spider-goddess Lolth has a particular fondness for bebeliths, and it is not uncommon to see them in her service and find them among denizens of the Demonweb Pits; drow also summon bebeliths to act as destroyers or guardians.
-Once bebeliths decide on a group of targets to exterminate, they pursue their targets with cruel, unwavering focus, and do not stop until its utter obliteration. While not stupid, bebelith intellects are limited, making their actions seem all the more incomprehensible. Though they favor demonic prey, bebeliths would hunt any available prey and attack them on sight: they tend to prefer singling out targets, using their webs to isolate and slow them while remaining in near-constant motion. If the bebeliths are overwhelmed, they will try to bite their enemies before retreating via plane shift, leaving their poisons to hopefully finish them off.
+Once bebeliths decide on a group of targets to exterminate, they pursue their targets with cruel, unwavering focus, and do not stop until its utter obliteration. While not stupid, bebelith intellects are limited, making their actions seem all the more incomprehensible. Though they favor demonic prey, bebeliths will hunt any available prey and attack them on sight: they tend to prefer singling out targets, using their webs to isolate and slow them while remaining in near-constant motion. If the bebeliths are overwhelmed, they will try to bite their enemies before retreating via plane shift, leaving their poisons to hopefully finish them off.
-Bebiliths have a strange connection with fire: their webs are often fire-resistant (if not on fire) when spun, and victims of their venomous bite had to have their corpses quickly blessed before they burst into flames. Bebiliths can fire up to 4 webs every day, manipulating them with ease to prevent foes from escaping. They are also capable of plane shifting, with the Astral Plane serving as their most common target.
+Bebiliths can fire up to 4 webs every day, manipulating them with ease to prevent foes from escaping. They are also capable of plane shifting, with the Astral Plane serving as their most common target. Bebiliths have a strange connection with fire: their webs are often fire-resistant (if not on fire) when spun, and victims of their venomous bite must have their corpses quickly blessed before they burst into flames.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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 {{variant-343}}
 [[Category:dNetHack monsters]]

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   |name=bebelith
   |symbol={{cyan|x}}
   |difficulty=14
   |level=10
-  |experience=315
+  |experience=355
   |speed=12
-  |AC=&minus;10
+  |AC=-10
   |MR=20
-  |align=&minus;10
+  |align=-10
   |frequency=2
   |genocidable=No
   |attacks=Bite 2d8 physical, Claw 1d8 [[armor shredding]], Claw 1d8 [[armor shredding]]
-  |weight=304
+  |weight=4500
-  |nutr=304
+  |nutr=1000
   |size=huge
   |resistances=[[fire]], [[shock]], [[poison]]
-  |attributes={{attributes|A bebelith|amphibious=1|nohands=1|animal=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|infravision=1|sgroup=1|traitor=1|notame=1}}
+ |resistances conveyed=[[fire]], [[shock]], [[poison]]
-  |refline=
+  |attributes={{attributes|A bebelith|amphibious=1|nohands=1|animal=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|infravision=1|hell=1|sgroup=1|traitor=1}}
 }}
 A '''bebelith''', {{cyan|x}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]]. Bebeliths are [[amphibious]], [[primordial]] [[mythical insect]]s that are restricted to orthogonal movement, similar to [[grid bug]]s, and can [[follow]] you to other levels.
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 Bebeliths are always generated hostile and appear in small [[group]]s. A bebelith can be created by a hostile spellcaster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
-Bebeliths are not a valid monster form for [[polymorph]].
+Bebeliths may turn [[traitor]] while tame, and are not a valid monster form for [[polymorph]].
 ==Strategy==