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| − | '''Ants''' are a group of [[monster]]s in [[NetHack]] represented by the overall symbol {{white|a}}. Due to their high intrinsic speed and somewhat powerful attacks they result in the deaths of many inexperienced players, leading to their proverbial nickname of Team Ant. They are the leading cause of death on [[nethack.alt.org]], and it has become common practice in [[Freenode|#nethack]] to exclaim "Go Team Ant!" whenever [[Rodney (bot)|Rodney]] announces a death at the hands of an ant. | + | On [[NetHackWiki]], '''ants''' may refer to any or all of the following [[insect]]oid [[monster]]s in ''[[Nethack]]'' and its variants: |
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| − | ==Team Ant==
| + | * The {{monsymlink|giant ant}}. |
| | + | * The {{monsymlink|soldier ant}}. |
| | + | * The {{monsymlink|fire ant}}. |
| | + | * The {{monsymlink|snow ant}} found in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]]. |
| | + | * The {{cyan|a}} [[queen ant]] found in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. |
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| − | Team Ant is comprised of giant ants, soldier ants, and fire ants. Whether [[killer bee]]s, [[queen bee]]s, and [[giant beetle]]s are a member of Team Ant is a point of contention; while they share the {{white|a}} glyph, they aren't actually ants. Furthermore, killer bees, who appear in huge swarms, are at least as formidable as giant ants, who are rarely seen in a group outside of an [[special room|ant hole]].
| + | ==Common traits== |
| | + | ''NetHack'' ants are [[neutral]] [[animal]]s that are [[carnivorous]] and [[oviparous]], and have [[limb]]s but no [[hand]]s. They are generally very fast monsters that attack using bites - the vanilla ants all have 18 [[speed]] and a bite attack, and are a frequent game-ending menace for early characters - this has earned them the nickname "'''Team Ant'''". |
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| − | ===Giant Ants=== | + | ==Encyclopedia entry== |
| − | | + | {{encyclopedia|<poem> |
| − | {{monster
| + | This giant variety of the ordinary ant will fight just as |
| − | |symbol={{brown|a}}
| + | fiercely as its small, distant cousin. Various varieties |
| − | |tile=[[Image:Giant_ant.png]]
| + | exist, and they are known and feared for their relentless |
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| + | persecution of their victims. |
| − | |level=2
| + | </poem>}} |
| − | |experience=22
| + | {{nethack-367}} |
| − | |speed=18
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| − | |AC=3
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| − | |MR=0
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| − | |align=0
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| − | |frequency=Uncommon, normally appears in small groups
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| − | |genocidable=yes
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| − | |attacks=Bite 1d4
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| − | |weight=10
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| − | |nutr=10
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| − | |size=tiny
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| − | |resistances=none
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| − | |resistances conveyed=none
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| − | }}
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| − | The '''giant ant''' is the weakest of the [[ant]]s, but still a frequent cause of early [[death]]s due to their high intrinsic [[speed]] and tendency to appear in groups.
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| − | ===Soldier Ant===
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| − | {{monster
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| − | |symbol={{blue|a}}
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| − | |tile=[[Image:Soldier_ant.png]]
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| − | |difficulty=6
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| − | |level=3
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| − | |experience=39
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| − | |speed=18
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| − | |AC=3
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| − | |MR=0
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| − | |align=0
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| − | |frequency=Rare
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| − | |genocidable=Yes
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| − | |attacks=Bite 2d4 [[poison]]
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| − | |weight=20
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| − | |nutr=5
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| − | |size=Tiny
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| − | |resistances=Poison
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| − | |resistances conveyed=Poison
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| − | |attributes={{attributes|A soldier ant|=
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| − | |sgroup=1|animal=1|nohands=1|oviparous=1|pois=1|carnivore=1|hostile=1}}
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| − | |reference=[[monst.c#line111]]
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| − | }}
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| − | A '''soldier ant''' is a fast, very deadly ant.
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| − | Soldier ants are a major cause of early [[death]]. 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 several strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game.
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| − | * Run to the [[stairway]] (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the ant (with a [[wand of sleep]]) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very [[fast]], so use any [[escape item]]s or spells that will help you get to the stairs more quickly. Close [[door]]s to block the ant, if you are strong. Weak characters might not be able to close the door in time.
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| − | * Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive [[wand]]s against the ant. (A [[wand of striking]] is likely to miss the ant; it is a poor choice.)
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| − | * Another option is to engrave Elbereth. A fleeing ant is less deadly than one attacking you. With Elbereth, you can use the spare turns to attack the ant in melee, throw weapons, cast spells, or find an escape route.
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| − | Soldier ants are a nickname for [[Wikipedia:army ant|army ant]]s in [[real life]]. Although it is possible that [[human]]s have been killed by army or driver ants, it is extremely unlikely, as they are little bigger than ordinary ants. They do, however, travel in very large groups.
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| − | ===Fire Ant===
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| − | {{monster
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| − | |symbol={{red|a}}
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| − | |tile=[[Image:Fire_ant.png]]
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| − | |difficulty=6
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| − | |level=3
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| − | |experience=36
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| − | |speed=18
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| − | |AC=3
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| − | |MR=10
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| − | |align=[[neutral|0]]
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| − | |frequency=Very rare, normally appears in small groups
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| − | |genocidable=yes
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| − | |attacks=2d4 bite; burns with fire for 2d4
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| − | |weight=30
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| − | |nutr=10
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| − | |size=tiny
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| − | |resistances=[[fire resistance|fire]]
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| − | |resistances conveyed=[[fire resistance|fire]] (3%)
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| − | }}
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| − | The '''fire ant''', {{red|a}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. It is a member of the proverbial [[ant|Team Ant]] and as such can result in the deaths of many an inexperienced player due to its high intrinsic speed and fire attacks (although not as deadly as the [[soldier ant]]).
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| − | === "Go Team Ant" ===
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| − | Since soldier ants are the highest single cause of death on [[nethack.alt.org]], it has become something of a cliche to say "Go team a!" or "Go Team Ant!" on [[nethack (IRC)|#nethack]] on irc.freenode.net, NAO's channel, whenever [[Rodney (bot)|Rodney]] announces a death by the hands of a soldier ant.
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| − | == Strategy with Ants ==
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| − | Ants are much faster than most slower characters and can surround you pretty quickly, so try to get into a hallway as soon as possible. Use a long-range weapon (such as a [[wand of magic missile]] or a [[dagger]]) because it has a chance of killing more than one of the now lined-up monsters.
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| − | If you know you can't beat them in melee combat, [[engrave]] [[Elbereth]] on the floor, zap them with a [[wand of sleep]] and run away.
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| − | If you've exhausted all possible options, try reading an unknown [[scroll]]. It may be a [[scroll of teleportation]] or a cursed scroll, which has a chance of transporting you.
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| − | Don't return to the area until you're confident you can survive the conflict.
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| − | == Eating the corpses ==
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| − | Ant corpses are edible and non-poisonus. Eating the corpse of a fire ant gives you a 20% chance to gain the [[fire resistance]] [[intrinsic]] and is a common source in the absence of [[red dragon]]s and [[fire giant]]s.
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| − | == Encyclopedia entry ==
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| − | This giant variety of the ordinary ant will fight just as
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| − | fiercely as its small, distant cousin. Various varieties
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| − | exist, and they are known and feared for their relentless
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| − | persecution of their victims.
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