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| − | '''Ants''' are a group of [[insect]]oid [[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 appear in huge swarms and are at least as formidable as giant ants, who are rarely seen in a group outside of an [[special room|ant hole]]. [[Aligned priest]]s often [[summon insects]] such as ants and bees in combat.
| + | ==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'''". |
| − | ===Giant ants===
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| − | {{monster
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| − | |name=giant ant
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| − | |difficulty=4
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| − | |level=2
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| − | |experience=22
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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=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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| − | |attributes={{attributes|A giant ant|=
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| − | |sgroup=1|animal=1|nohands=1|oviparous=1|carnivore=1|
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| − | |hostile=1}}
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| − | |reference=[[monst.c#line97]]
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| − | }}
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| − | The '''giant ant''', {{monsym|giant_ant}}, is the weakest of the [[ant]]s, but still a frequent cause of early [[Death (character)|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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| − | |name=soldier ant
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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, Sting 3d4 [[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 (20%)
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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''', {{monsym|soldier_ant}}, is a fast, very deadly ant.
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| − | Soldier ants are a major cause of early [[Death (character)|death]]. In fact, soldier ants are the number one cause of death on the public server [http://alt.org/nethack/topdeaths.html '''nethack.alt.org'''] 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]].)
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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 (monster)|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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| − | Soldier ants are poisonous to eat.
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| − | ===Fire ant===
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| − | {{monster
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| − | |name=fire ant
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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]] (20%)
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| − | |attributes={{attributes|A fire ant|=
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| − | |sgroup=1|animal=1|nohands=1|oviparous=1|carnivore=1|hostile=1|infravisible=1}}
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| − | |reference=[[monst.c#line118]]
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| − | }}
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| − | The '''fire ant''', {{monsym|fire_ant}}, 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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| − | There are several strategies for players who encounter ant swarms early in the game:
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| − | * Ants are much faster than most low-level characters, so try to get into a [[corridor]] as soon as possible so you don't get surrounded.
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| − | ** Use a long-range weapon (such as a [[wand of magic missile]]) because it has a chance of killing more than one of the now lined-up monsters.
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| − | ** If you are skilled enough with a [[ranged weapon]], firing multiple projectiles also has a chance to kill multiple lined-up ants.
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| − | * Run to the [[stairway]] (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted.
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| − | ** If possible, disable the ant (perhaps with a [[wand of sleep]]) before fleeing.
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| − | ** Since ants are very [[fast]], use any [[escape item]]s or spells that will help you get to the stairs more quickly.
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| − | ** Close [[door]]s to block the ants, if you are strong. Weak characters might not be able to close the door in time.
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| − | * Another option is to [[engrave]] [[Elbereth]]. Ants are frightened by Elbereth.
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| − | ** A fleeing ant is less deadly than one attacking you.
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| − | ** 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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| − | * If you must fight them, attack the ant with your best items or spells.
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| − | ** Now might be the time to use your 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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| − | ** [[Zap]]ping an unidentified wand at a monster can be risky, but might pay off if you can use it to attack or get 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 [[scroll of earth|earth]]. This is even riskier. Cursed scrolls and [[spellbooks]] can sometimes cause teleportation, but cannot be relied upon to do so. Use this strategy only as a last resort.
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| − | * If you get away, 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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| − | Giant ant corpses are edible and non-poisonous. Soldier ant corpses are [[poison]]ous and can grant [[poison resistance]]. 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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| − | == Trivia ==
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| − | * If the entire [[a]] monster class is [[genocide]]d, [[aligned priest|angry priests and priestesses]] will summon [[snake]]s instead of insects.
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| − | == Encyclopedia entry ==
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| | + | ==Encyclopedia entry== |
| | {{encyclopedia|<poem> | | {{encyclopedia|<poem> |
| | This giant variety of the ordinary ant will fight just as | | This giant variety of the ordinary ant will fight just as |
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| | persecution of their victims. | | persecution of their victims. |
| | </poem>}} | | </poem>}} |
| − | | + | {{nethack-367}} |
| − | {{nethack-343}} | |
| | [[Category:Monsters]] | | [[Category:Monsters]] |
