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| + | The '''hydra''' is a monster that exists in both [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SpliceHack]], but is implemented very differently in both variants. | ||
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| + | == SLASH'EM == | ||
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{{ monster | {{ monster | ||
|name=hydra | |name=hydra | ||
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|MR=20 | |MR=20 | ||
|align=7 | |align=7 | ||
| − | |frequency= | + | |frequency=1 |
|genocidable=Yes | |genocidable=Yes | ||
|attacks=Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8 | |attacks=Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8 | ||
|resistances conveyed=poison (100%) | |resistances conveyed=poison (100%) | ||
|resistances=poison, petrification | |resistances=poison, petrification | ||
| − | |attributes={{attributes|A hydra|fly=1| | + | |attributes={{attributes|A hydra|fly=1|thick=1|nohands=1|seeinvis=1|carnivore=1|hostile=1|strong=1|nasty=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|magic=1|hitastwo=1}} |
|size=Gigantic | |size=Gigantic | ||
|nutr=500 | |nutr=500 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | In [[SLASH'EM]] the hydra is one of two non-dragons to use the {{white|D}} glyph, the other being the [[wyvern]]. True to its source mythos, it has a large number of bite attacks. It cannot, however, grow new heads when attacked with a sword. | |
| − | ==Strategy== | + | ===Strategy=== |
These should not pose a problem by the time one encounters them; they are somewhat slow, do only a moderate amount of damage, and have no particular special attacks. They do have a large amount of hit points and a decent AC, though, in addition to resisting stoning. | These should not pose a problem by the time one encounters them; they are somewhat slow, do only a moderate amount of damage, and have no particular special attacks. They do have a large amount of hit points and a decent AC, though, in addition to resisting stoning. | ||
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| + | == SpliceHack == | ||
| + | In [[SpliceHack]] the hydra uses the {{white|:}} glyph and can grow new heads. | ||
==Mythos== | ==Mythos== | ||
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| + | The hydra is of course the monster from Greek mythology. It's full name being the Lernaean Hydra (Λερναῖα Ὕδρα). It is a large, snake-like monster, with multiple heads, that Heracles fought, which would grow two new heads for every one chopped off. | ||
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| + | It may also be a reference to the [http://crawl.chaosforge.org/index.php?title=Hydra same monster] in [[Linley's Dungeon Crawl|Crawl]], which also uses the {{brightgreen|D}} glyph. It is one of the more notable monsters in Crawl, as it does have the ability to regrow heads, and will do so whenever attacked with a non-flaming edged weapon. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
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| + | *[[Wyvern]] | ||
| + | *[[Dragon]] | ||
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[[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]] | [[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:13, 27 April 2022
The hydra is a monster that exists in both SLASH'EM and SpliceHack, but is implemented very differently in both variants.
Contents
SLASH'EM
D hydra 
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| Difficulty | 32 |
| Attacks |
Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8, Bite 2d8 |
| Base level | 26 |
| Base experience | 1087 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | -4 |
| Base MR | 20 |
| Alignment | 7 (lawful) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 4500 |
| Nutritional value | 500 |
| Size | Gigantic |
| Resistances | poison, petrification |
| Resistances conveyed |
poison (100%) |
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A hydra:
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| Reference | SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line2339 |
In SLASH'EM the hydra is one of two non-dragons to use the D glyph, the other being the wyvern. True to its source mythos, it has a large number of bite attacks. It cannot, however, grow new heads when attacked with a sword.
Strategy
These should not pose a problem by the time one encounters them; they are somewhat slow, do only a moderate amount of damage, and have no particular special attacks. They do have a large amount of hit points and a decent AC, though, in addition to resisting stoning.
SpliceHack
In SpliceHack the hydra uses the : glyph and can grow new heads.
Mythos
The hydra is of course the monster from Greek mythology. It's full name being the Lernaean Hydra (Λερναῖα Ὕδρα). It is a large, snake-like monster, with multiple heads, that Heracles fought, which would grow two new heads for every one chopped off.
It may also be a reference to the same monster in Crawl, which also uses the D glyph. It is one of the more notable monsters in Crawl, as it does have the ability to regrow heads, and will do so whenever attacked with a non-flaming edged weapon.
