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{{ monster
|name=frost salamander
|symbol={{brightblue|:}}
|difficulty=13
|level=10
|experience=245
|speed=12
|AC=-3
|MR=0
|align=-3
|frequency=1
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 2d8, Touch 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
|resistances conveyed=cold (66%)
|resistances=sleep,cold
|attributes={{attributes|A frost salamander|humanoid=1|slithy=1|thick_hide=1|pois=1|swim=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|m4_vulnerable_fire=1|nohell=1}}
|size=Medium
|nutr=400
|weight=1500
|reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/master/src/monst.c#L3650 EvilHack - monst.c, line 3650]
}}

==Encyclopedia Entry==

{{encyclopedia|
For hundreds of years, many people believed that salamanders
were magical. In England in the Middle Ages, people thought
that fire created salamanders. When they set fire to damp
logs, dozens of the slimy creatures scurried out. The word
salamander, in fact, comes from a Greek word meaning "fire
animal".
[ Salamanders, by Cherie Winner ]
}}

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[[Category:EvilHack monsters]]

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d8 physical, Touch 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
+  |attacks=[[Weapon]] 2d8 [[Physical damage|physical]], [[Touch]] 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
-  |resistances conveyed=cold resistance (+16%)
+  |resistances conveyed=[[cold resistance]] (+16%)
-  |resistances=sleep resistance, cold resistance
+  |resistances=[[sleep resistance]], [[cold resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|A frost salamander|humanoid=1|slithy=1|thick_hide=1|pois=1|swim=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|m4_vulnerable_fire=1|nohell=1}}
   |size=Medium
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 A frost salamander has a weapon attack, a cold touch attack, and two [[bearhug]]s that inflict cold damage. Frost salamanders possess [[cold resistance]] and [[sleep resistance]], and are [[vulnerable]] to [[Fire (element)|fire]].
-A frost salamander corpse is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating a frost salamander [[corpse]] or [[tin]] grants {{frac|6}} (+16%) of [[Partial intrinsic|partial]] [[cold resistance]].
+A frost salamander [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating a frost salamander [[corpse]] or [[tin]] grants {{frac|6}} (+16%) [[Partial intrinsic|additional cold resistance]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Strategy==
-While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] a character in pools like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. Most fire sources such as a [[wand of fire]] or the [[fireball]] spell are viable methods to fight off frost salamanders, and heroes that enter the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance can top themselves off with frost salamander corpses and tins.
+While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] a hero in pools like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. Most fire sources such as a [[wand of fire]] or either form of {{+ of|fireball}} spell are viable methods to fight off frost salamanders, and heroes that enter the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance can top themselves off with frost salamander corpses and tins.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d8, Touch 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
+  |attacks=Weapon 2d8 physical, Touch 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
-  |resistances conveyed=cold (66%)
+  |resistances conveyed=cold resistance (+16%)
-  |resistances=sleep, cold
+  |resistances=sleep resistance, cold resistance
   |attributes={{attributes|A frost salamander|humanoid=1|slithy=1|thick_hide=1|pois=1|swim=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|m4_vulnerable_fire=1|nohell=1}}
   |size=Medium
   |nutr=400
   |weight=1500
-  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.3/src/monst.c#L3873 EvilHack 0.8.3 - monst.c, line 3873]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.4/src/monst.c#L3883 EvilHack 0.8.4 - monst.c, line 3883]
 }}
 A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a type of monster that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The frost salamander is a [[humanoid]] [[Lizard (monster class)|reptilian]] monster that is a [[cold]] counterpart to the [[salamander]]: they only reside in icy areas, and can freeze [[pool]]s of water underneath them. Similar to their fiery brethren, frost salamanders can wear all [[armor]] except [[boots]] and wield [[weapon]]s.
-A frost salamander has a weapon attack, a cold touch attack, and two bearhugs that inflict cold damage. Frost salamanders possess [[cold resistance]] and [[sleep resistance]], and are [[vulnerable]] to [[fire]].
+A frost salamander has a weapon attack, a cold touch attack, and two [[bearhug]]s that inflict cold damage. Frost salamanders possess [[cold resistance]] and [[sleep resistance]], and are [[vulnerable]] to [[Fire (element)|fire]].
-A frost salamander is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], but eating a frost salamander [[corpse]] or [[tin]] confers high percentage of [[cold resistance]], though the corpse is [[poisonous]].
+A frost salamander corpse is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating a frost salamander [[corpse]] or [[tin]] grants {{frac|6}} (+16%) of [[Partial intrinsic|partial]] [[cold resistance]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Strategy==
-While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] a character in pools like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. Most fire sources such as a [[wand of fire]] or the [[fireball]] spell are viable methods to fight off frost salamanders, and characters that entered the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance can top themselves off with frost salamander corpses and tins.
+While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] a character in pools like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. Most fire sources such as a [[wand of fire]] or the [[fireball]] spell are viable methods to fight off frost salamanders, and heroes that enter the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance can top themselves off with frost salamander corpses and tins.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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   |attacks=Weapon 2d8, Touch 1d8 [[cold]], Hug 3d6 [[cold]], Hug 2d6 [[cold]]
   |resistances conveyed=cold (66%)
-  |resistances=sleep,cold
+  |resistances=sleep, cold
   |attributes={{attributes|A frost salamander|humanoid=1|slithy=1|thick_hide=1|pois=1|swim=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|m4_vulnerable_fire=1|nohell=1}}
   |size=Medium
   |nutr=400
   |weight=1500
-  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/master/src/monst.c#L3650 EvilHack - monst.c, line 3650]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.3/src/monst.c#L3873 EvilHack 0.8.3 - monst.c, line 3873]
 }}
-A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a monster that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is an icy counterpart to the [[salamander]], and only resides in cold areas. Similar to their fiery brethren, frost salamanders can wear all [[armor]] except [[boots]] and wield [[weapon]]s.
+A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a type of monster that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The frost salamander is a [[humanoid]] [[Lizard (monster class)|reptilian]] monster that is a [[cold]] counterpart to the [[salamander]]: they only reside in icy areas, and can freeze [[pool]]s of water underneath them. Similar to their fiery brethren, frost salamanders can wear all [[armor]] except [[boots]] and wield [[weapon]]s.
-Eating a frost salamander's corpse conveys a high percentage of [[cold resistance]], though the corpse is [[poisonous]].
+A frost salamander has a weapon attack, a cold touch attack, and two bearhugs that inflict cold damage. Frost salamanders possess [[cold resistance]] and [[sleep resistance]], and are [[vulnerable]] to [[fire]].
 ==Generation==
-Frost salamanders are only randomly generated in the [[Ice Queen's Realm]].
+Frost salamanders are always created hostile. In EvilHack, they are only randomly generated in the [[Ice Queen's Realm]], and in Hack'EM they are generated normally.
 ==Strategy==
-While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] you like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. A simple approach to disposing of frost salamanders is drowning them by melting the [[ice]] from underneath them; frost salamanders will stay on ice tiles whenever possible. Most [[fire]] sources - a [[fire horn]], [[wand of fire]], or even a [[scroll of fire]] (preferably blessed) - are acceptable for this; even if you do not opt to drown them, frost salamanders are vulnerable to fire attacks as well.
+While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] a character in pools like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. Most fire sources such as a [[wand of fire]] or the [[fireball]] spell are viable methods to fight off frost salamanders, and characters that entered the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance can top themselves off with frost salamander corpses and tins.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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 |[ Salamanders, by Cherie Winner ]
 }}
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-A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a monster that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is an icy counterpart to the standard [[salamander]], and only resides in cold areas. Similar to their fiery counterparts, frost salamanders can wear all armor except boots and wield weapons.
+A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a monster that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is an icy counterpart to the [[salamander]], and only resides in cold areas. Similar to their fiery brethren, frost salamanders can wear all [[armor]] except [[boots]] and wield [[weapon]]s.
-Eating a frost salamander's corpse conveys a high percentage of [[cold resistance]].
+Eating a frost salamander's corpse conveys a high percentage of [[cold resistance]], though the corpse is [[poisonous]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Strategy==
-While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] you like their fiery cousins, their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. A simple approach to disposing of frost salamanders is drowning them by melting the [[ice]] from underneath them - similar to normal salamanders and [[lava]], frost salamanders will stay on ice tiles whenever possible. Most [[fire]] sources - a [[fire horn]], [[wand of fire]], or even a [[scroll of fire]] (preferably blessed) - are acceptable for this; even if you do not opt to drown them, frost salamanders are vulnerable to fire attacks as well.
+While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] you like salamanders can in [[lava]], their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. A simple approach to disposing of frost salamanders is drowning them by melting the [[ice]] from underneath them; frost salamanders will stay on ice tiles whenever possible. Most [[fire]] sources - a [[fire horn]], [[wand of fire]], or even a [[scroll of fire]] (preferably blessed) - are acceptable for this; even if you do not opt to drown them, frost salamanders are vulnerable to fire attacks as well.
 If you entered the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance, frost salamander corpses are a good source of the property.
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 }}
 <!--{{variant-36X}}-->
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-A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a monster that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is an icy counterpart to the standard [[salamander]], and only resides in cold areas; like salamanders, they can wear all armor except boots and wield weapons.
+A '''frost salamander''', {{brightblue|:}}, is a monster that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is an icy counterpart to the standard [[salamander]], and only resides in cold areas. Similar to their fiery counterparts, frost salamanders can wear all armor except boots and wield weapons.
 Eating a frost salamander's corpse conveys a high percentage of [[cold resistance]].
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 ==Strategy==
-While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] you like their fiery cousins, their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. A simple approach to disposing of frost salamanders is drowning them by melting the ice from underneath them - most [[fire]] sources, such as a [[fire horn]], [[wand of fire]], or even a [[scroll of fire]] (preferably blessed) are acceptable. Even if you do not drown them, frost salamanders are vulnerable to fire by virtue of their affinity to cold.
+While frost salamanders are incapable of [[drowning]] you like their fiery cousins, their strong attacks and cold damage can prove perilous for the unprepared. A simple approach to disposing of frost salamanders is drowning them by melting the [[ice]] from underneath them - similar to normal salamanders and [[lava]], frost salamanders will stay on ice tiles whenever possible. Most [[fire]] sources - a [[fire horn]], [[wand of fire]], or even a [[scroll of fire]] (preferably blessed) - are acceptable for this; even if you do not opt to drown them, frost salamanders are vulnerable to fire attacks as well.
 If you entered the Ice Queen's Realm without full intrinsic cold resistance, frost salamander corpses are a good source of the property.

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 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
-	For hundreds of years, many people believed that salamanders
+For hundreds of years, many people believed that salamanders were magical.  In England in the Middle Ages, people thought that fire created salamanders.  When they set fire to damp logs, dozens of the slimy creatures scurried out.  The word salamander, in fact, comes from a Greek word meaning "fire animal".
-	were magical.  In England in the Middle Ages, people thought
+|[ Salamanders, by Cherie Winner ]
 }}