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| − | The '''killer bee''', {{monsym|killer bee}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in [[NetHack]]. While not especially strong individually, they are quite fast and their sting is [[poison]]ed, which can drain [[strength]] and even [[instadeath| | + | The '''killer bee''', {{monsym|killer bee}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in [[NetHack]]. They are capable of flight and can outrun an unburdened character with fast speed. While not especially strong individually, they are quite fast and their sting is [[poison]]ed, which can drain [[strength]] and even [[instadeath|instantly kill you]] if you are not resistant. Their corpses are poisonous and may also drain strength, but have a 30% of granting [[poison resistance]]. |
== Generation == | == Generation == | ||
| − | + | As indicated by the [[encyclopedia]] entry, killer bees are most likely to be generated in large [[group]]s. [[Kicking]] a [[tree]] may also summon one or more killer bees. | |
[[Special room]]s known as [[beehive]]s may appear in the dungeon, and contains a horde of killer bees, a [[queen bee]], and [[lumps of royal jelly]]. | [[Special room]]s known as [[beehive]]s may appear in the dungeon, and contains a horde of killer bees, a [[queen bee]], and [[lumps of royal jelly]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Despite their offensive threat, killer bees have low HP, and will often die in a couple of hits; however, they have a low natural AC, making them hard to hit in the first place. | + | Despite their offensive threat, killer bees have low HP, and will often die in a couple of hits; however, they have a low natural AC, making them hard to hit in the first place. Discretion is the better part of valor; if you are low-level, burdened, and/or lack poison resistance, you will want to get away as quickly as possible, using a suitable [[wand]] or escape item. [[Elbereth]] can also offer some breathing room if you find it difficult to avoid them. |
| − | A source of extrinsic poison resistance, such as an [[alchemy smock]] or [[amulet versus poison]], will prevent the worst of the damage from the stings; high [[magic cancellation]] from armor can offer some protection as a last resort. As killer bee corpses are poisonous and also confer intrinsic poison resistance, extrinsic | + | If you plan to actually fight back, drawing them into narrow corridors is a valuable tactic to handle them one at a time. An effective alternative, especially for [[pacifist]]s, is to lead the bees to a [[falling rock trap]], which will dispose of them quickly. A source of extrinsic poison resistance, such as an [[alchemy smock]] or [[amulet versus poison]], will prevent the worst of the damage from the stings; high [[magic cancellation]] from armor can offer some protection as a last resort. |
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| + | As killer bee corpses are poisonous and also confer intrinsic poison resistance, extrinsic resistance will also prevent strength loss and significantly reduce damage from the poison until you finally obtain the intrinsic, which should not take long with their decent 30% chance. You can also nullify the strength penalty through the use of a [[ring of sustain ability]], or reverse it with a [[unicorn horn]]; you may also want a [[tinning kit]], which removes the poison and slightly increases the nutrition provided per corpse. | ||
==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 20 February 2020
a killer bee 
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| Difficulty | 5 |
| Attacks |
Sting 1d3 poison |
| Base level | 1 |
| Base experience | 31 |
| Speed | 18 |
| Base AC | -1 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 2 (Quite rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 1 |
| Nutritional value | 5 |
| Size | Tiny |
| Resistances | Poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
Poison (30%) |
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A killer bee: | |
| Reference | monst.c#line110 |
The killer bee, a, is a monster that appears in NetHack. They are capable of flight and can outrun an unburdened character with fast speed. While not especially strong individually, they are quite fast and their sting is poisoned, which can drain strength and even instantly kill you if you are not resistant. Their corpses are poisonous and may also drain strength, but have a 30% of granting poison resistance.
Generation
As indicated by the encyclopedia entry, killer bees are most likely to be generated in large groups. Kicking a tree may also summon one or more killer bees.
Special rooms known as beehives may appear in the dungeon, and contains a horde of killer bees, a queen bee, and lumps of royal jelly.
Strategy
Despite their offensive threat, killer bees have low HP, and will often die in a couple of hits; however, they have a low natural AC, making them hard to hit in the first place. Discretion is the better part of valor; if you are low-level, burdened, and/or lack poison resistance, you will want to get away as quickly as possible, using a suitable wand or escape item. Elbereth can also offer some breathing room if you find it difficult to avoid them.
If you plan to actually fight back, drawing them into narrow corridors is a valuable tactic to handle them one at a time. An effective alternative, especially for pacifists, is to lead the bees to a falling rock trap, which will dispose of them quickly. A source of extrinsic poison resistance, such as an alchemy smock or amulet versus poison, will prevent the worst of the damage from the stings; high magic cancellation from armor can offer some protection as a last resort.
As killer bee corpses are poisonous and also confer intrinsic poison resistance, extrinsic resistance will also prevent strength loss and significantly reduce damage from the poison until you finally obtain the intrinsic, which should not take long with their decent 30% chance. You can also nullify the strength penalty through the use of a ring of sustain ability, or reverse it with a unicorn horn; you may also want a tinning kit, which removes the poison and slightly increases the nutrition provided per corpse.
Encyclopedia entry
This giant variety of its useful normal cousin normally
appears in small groups, looking for raw material to produce
the royal jelly needed to feed their queen. On rare
occasions, one may stumble upon a bee-hive, in which the
queen bee is being well provided for, and guarded against
intruders.
See also
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