Guardian naga - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update attacks

2026-05-14T04:11:29Z

Update attacks

MrSurvivor1997: /* Strategy */ Added link to pet, as guardian nagas are a decent one.

2026-01-04T18:37:43Z

‎Strategy: Added link to pet, as guardian nagas are a decent one.

Umbire the Phantom: /* History */ typo

2025-01-05T05:12:04Z

‎History: typo

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ simplify

2025-01-05T05:11:55Z

‎Strategy: simplify

MrSurvivor1997: /* Strategy */ I got a Guardian Naga by polymorphing my starting dog once, it was amazing! Surely not the best, but it’s decent.

2025-01-04T19:38:20Z

‎Strategy: I got a Guardian Naga by polymorphing my starting dog once, it was amazing! Surely not the best, but it’s decent.

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit + update

2024-12-24T21:17:33Z

copyedit + update

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ makemon.c

2024-01-03T13:19:18Z

‎dNetHack: makemon.c

Umbire the Phantom: var

2024-01-03T13:08:48Z

var

Umbire the Phantom: expand, ref, double trouble

2024-01-03T13:07:05Z

expand, ref, double trouble

Umbire the Phantom: last split for nagas

2024-01-03T13:00:15Z

last split for nagas

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Bite 1d6 [[paralysis]], Spit 1d6 [[blinding venom]], Hug 2d4
+  |attacks=Spit 1d6 [[blinding venom]], Bite 1d6 [[paralysis]], Touch 0d0 [[physical damage]], Hug 2d4 [[wrapping]]
   |weight=2600
   |nutr=400

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 ==Strategy==
-While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of [[free action]] or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC3]] can suffice. A guardian naga's paralyzing bite and venom can also make them a decent pet.
+While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of [[free action]] or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC3]] can suffice. A guardian naga's paralyzing bite and venom can also make them a decent [[pet]].
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer free action, providing more options for coverage.}}

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 The guradian naga first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and some previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, a hero [[polymorph]]ed into a guardian naga spits the wrong kind of [[venom]]. This is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-153|bug C343-153]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {[commit|88a5b95e65a9f97e5f43ebaee54ee5a66da6fb88}}.
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and some previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, a hero [[polymorph]]ed into a guardian naga spits the wrong kind of [[venom]]. This is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-153|bug C343-153]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit|88a5b95e65a9f97e5f43ebaee54ee5a66da6fb88}}.
 ==Origin==

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 ==Strategy==
-While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of [[free action]] or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC3]] can suffice.
+While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of [[free action]] or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC3]] can suffice. A guardian naga's paralyzing bite and venom can also make them a decent pet.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer free action, providing more options for coverage.}}
 ==History==

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	{{upcoming\|3.7.0\|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer free action, providing more options for coverage.}}		{{upcoming\|3.7.0\|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer free action, providing more options for coverage.}}
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		+	If you manage to [[polymorph]] your starting [[pet]] into a guardian naga, it may be worth keeping it at that form due to their ability to render most monsters helpless with paralysis, blindness and their holding attack.

	==History==		==History==

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 A '''guardian naga''', {{monsym|guardian naga}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an adult [[naga]] that has the highest level, [[speed]] and difficulty among its monster class, and is the only one to have three attacks.
-A guardian naga has a [[paralyzing]] bite attack, the ability to spit [[blind]]ing [[venom]], and a [[holding attack]] - the attack usually occurs as a touch attack, since it requires two prior melee attacks to grab you and guardian nagas will not typically use their venom attack in melee range. The attack still contributes to their experience reward, and they will use it in combat against other monsters. A guardian naga possesses [[poison resistance]].
+A guardian naga has a [[paralyzing]] bite attack, the ability to spit [[blind]]ing [[venom]], and a [[holding attack]]: the holding attack usually occurs as a touch attack, since it requires two prior melee attacks to grab the [[hero]] and guardian nagas will not typically use their venom attack in melee range&mdash;the attack still contributes to their experience reward, and they will use it in combat against other monsters. Guardian nagas possess [[poison resistance]].
-A guardian naga [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to eat, but eating a guardian naga corpse or [[tin]] has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of conveying poison resistance.
+A guardian naga [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating a guardian naga corpse or [[tin]] has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of granting poison resistance.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Guardian nagas can use their hug attack, which is now an eel-style "wrap" attack. The attack cannot [[drown]] you, as they cannot inhabit [[pool]]s or other bodies of water.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Guardian nagas can use their hug attack, which is now an eel-style "wrap" attack. The attack cannot [[drown]] the hero, as guardian nagas cannot inhabit [[pool]]s or other bodies of water.}}
 ==Generation==
-Randomly generated guardian nagas may generate as peaceful towards lawful characters. A [[guardian naga hatchling]] can [[grow up]] into a guardian naga.
+Guardian nagas may generate as peaceful towards lawful heroess. A [[guardian naga hatchling]] can [[grow up]] into a guardian naga.
-Hostile guardian nagas can be generated via the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
+Hostile guardian nagas may be generated by the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] cast by a hostile spellcaster that is either chaotic or in [[Gehennom]].{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|38|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-The guardian naga is the second [[quest]] monster for [[Rogue]]s, and make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the the [[Rogue quest]]. Several more guardian nagas are also generated on each level below the home floor at level creation: two are generated on each of the upper and lower filler levels, six are generated on the locate level, and eight are generated on the goal level. Guardian nagas also appear among the {{white|N}} that are part of the second quest monster class for Rogues, and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters randomly generated there.
+The guardian naga is the second [[quest]] monster for [[Rogue]]s and makes up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the the [[Rogue quest]]. Several more guardian nagas are also generated on each level below the home floor at level creation: two are generated on each of the upper and lower filler levels, six are generated on the locate level, and eight are generated on the goal level. Guardian nagas also appear among the {{white|N}} that are part of the second quest monster class for Rogues and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters randomly generated there.
 The [[Wizard of Yendor]] may create a clone of himself in the guise of a guardian naga via the [[Double Trouble]] [[monster spell]].{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|50|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile lawful spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of the property or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC]]3 can suffice.
+While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of [[free action]] or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC3]] can suffice.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer [[free action]].}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|[[Orange dragon scales]] and [[orange dragon scale mail]] also confer free action, providing more options for coverage.}}
 ==History==
 The guradian naga first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
 ==Origin==
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 ==Variants==
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], guardian nagas have a {{frac|2|5}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] appropriately-sized [[snakeleg]] [[archaic plate mail]] and an [[archaic helm]].
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], guardian nagas have a {{frac|2|5}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] appropriately-sized [[snakeleg]] [[archaic plate mail]] and an [[archaic helm]].
 A guaradian naga may be one of the monsters generated within a [[Special room (dNetHack)#Magic item vault|magic item vault]].

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	Their most common depiction is that of a snake with a human head, which the default tileset of ''NetHack'' draws from—other iconographic depictions portray them as human from the waist up and snake from the waist down, wholly human with snakes on the heads and necks, or even as common serpents. Various south and southeastern Asian cultures also portray Nāgas as having multiple usually-serpentine heads.		Their most common depiction is that of a snake with a human head, which the default tileset of ''NetHack'' draws from—other iconographic depictions portray them as human from the waist up and snake from the waist down, wholly human with snakes on the heads and necks, or even as common serpents. Various south and southeastern Asian cultures also portray Nāgas as having multiple usually-serpentine heads.
		+
		+	==Variants==
		+	===dNetHack===
		+	In [[dNetHack]], a guaradian naga may be one of the monsters generated within a [[Special room (dNetHack)#Magic item vault\|magic item vault]].

	==Encyclopedia entry==		==Encyclopedia entry==

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 }}
-A '''guardian naga''', {{monsym|guardian naga}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an adult [[naga]] that has the highest level and difficulty among its monster class, and is the only one to have three attacks.
+A '''guardian naga''', {{monsym|guardian naga}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an adult [[naga]] that has the highest level, [[speed]] and difficulty among its monster class, and is the only one to have three attacks.
 A guardian naga has a [[paralyzing]] bite attack, the ability to spit [[blind]]ing [[venom]], and a [[holding attack]] - the attack usually occurs as a touch attack, since it requires two prior melee attacks to grab you and guardian nagas will not typically use their venom attack in melee range. The attack still contributes to their experience reward, and they will use it in combat against other monsters. A guardian naga possesses [[poison resistance]].
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 The guardian naga is the second [[quest]] monster for [[Rogue]]s, and make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the the [[Rogue quest]]. Several more guardian nagas are also generated on each level below the home floor at level creation: two are generated on each of the upper and lower filler levels, six are generated on the locate level, and eight are generated on the goal level. Guardian nagas also appear among the {{white|N}} that are part of the second quest monster class for Rogues, and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters randomly generated there.
 ==Strategy==
-While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas are vicious foes whose paralyzing bite can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile lawful spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in.
+While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas quick and vicious foes whose paralyzing bite and 16 speed can prove [[YASD|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded by hostiles, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile lawful spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in - in the absence of the property or a spare [[ring]] slot, [[MC]]3 can suffice.
 ==History==
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 The naga is a mystical creature with the body of a snake and the head of a man or woman.  They will fiercely protect the territory they consider their own.  Some nagas can be forced to serve as guardians by a spellcaster of great power.
 </poem>}}
 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monsters]]

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−	#~~REDIRECT~~ [[~~Naga#Guardian_naga~~]]	+	{{monster
		+	\|name=guardian naga
		+	\|difficulty=16
		+	\|level=12
		+	\|experience=295
		+	\|speed=16
		+	\|AC=0
		+	\|MR=50
		+	\|align=7
		+	\|frequency=1
		+	\|genocidable=Yes
		+	\|attacks=Bite 1d6 [[paralysis]], Spit 1d6 [[blinding venom]], Hug 2d4
		+	\|weight=2600
		+	\|nutr=400
		+	\|size=Huge
		+	\|resistances=Poison
		+	\|resistances conveyed=Poison (80%)
		+	\|attributes={{attributes\|A guardian naga\|nolimbs=1\|slithy=1\|thick=1\|oviparous=1\|pois=1\|notake=1\|omnivore=1\|strong=1}}
		+	\|reference=[[monst.c#line1649]]
		+	}}
		+
		+	A '''guardian naga''', {{monsym\|guardian naga}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an adult [[naga]] that has the highest level and difficulty among its monster class, and is the only one to have three attacks.
		+
		+	A guardian naga has a [[paralyzing]] bite attack, the ability to spit [[blind]]ing [[venom]], and a [[holding attack]] - the attack usually occurs as a touch attack, since it requires two prior melee attacks to grab you and guardian nagas will not typically use their venom attack in melee range. The attack still contributes to their experience reward, and they will use it in combat against other monsters. A guardian naga possesses [[poison resistance]].
		+
		+	A guardian naga [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to eat, but eating a guardian naga corpse or [[tin]] has a {{frac\|4\|5}} chance of conveying poison resistance.
		+
		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Guardian nagas can use their hug attack, which is now an eel-style "wrap" attack. The attack cannot [[drown]] you, as they cannot inhabit [[pool]]s or other bodies of water.}}
		+
		+	==Generation==
		+	Randomly generated guardian nagas may generate as peaceful towards lawful characters. A [[guardian naga hatchling]] can [[grow up]] into a guardian naga.
		+
		+	Hostile guardian nagas can be generated via the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]].
		+
		+	The guardian naga is the second [[quest]] monster for [[Rogue]]s, and make up {{frac\|24\|175}} of the monsters randomly generated on the the [[Rogue quest]]. Several more guardian nagas are also generated on each level below the home floor at level creation: two are generated on each of the upper and lower filler levels, six are generated on the locate level, and eight are generated on the goal level. Guardian nagas also appear among the {{white\|N}} that are part of the second quest monster class for Rogues, and make up {{frac\|6\|175}} of the monsters randomly generated there.
		+
		+	==Strategy==
		+	While technically not as dangerous as their [[golden naga]] cousins, guardian nagas are vicious foes whose paralyzing bite can prove [[YASD\|game-ending]] if you let yourself be surrounded, or else are on the wrong end of a hostile lawful spellcaster's summoning. A [[ring of free action]] is very useful against them, especially if you lack ranged options to bring faraway ones down before they can close in.
		+
		+	==History==
		+	The guradian naga first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
		+
		+	==Origin==
		+	{{Wikipedia\|Nāga}}
		+	The Nāga (feminine "Nagi") are a supernatural race of half-human half-serpent beings that can occasionally take human form, and hold cultural significance in the folkloric traditions of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures over the past two millennia. Nagas also appear in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''.
		+
		+	Their most common depiction is that of a snake with a human head, which the default tileset of ''NetHack'' draws from—other iconographic depictions portray them as human from the waist up and snake from the waist down, wholly human with snakes on the heads and necks, or even as common serpents. Various south and southeastern Asian cultures also portray Nāgas as having multiple usually-serpentine heads.
		+
		+	==Encyclopedia entry==
		+	{{encyclopedia\|<poem>
		+	The naga is a mystical creature with the body of a snake and the head of a man or woman. They will fiercely protect the territory they consider their own. Some nagas can be forced to serve as guardians by a spellcaster of great power.
		+	</poem>}}
		+	{{nethack-367}}
		+	[[Category:Monsters]]