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| − | Mariliths | + | Mariliths are interesting as [[pet]]s or even as a [[polymorph|self-polymorph]] target, since theirr primary weapon could be highly [[enchant]]ed and/or a powerful [[artifact weapon]]. As an intelligent demon, a pet marilith will not wield a [[silver]] weapon or a cross-aligned artifact. |
| − | Note that polymorphing into a marilith can break worn armor, and that mariliths cannot wear [[boots]], [[shirt]]s or [[body armor]]. Fortunately, mariliths have excellent natural AC | + | Note that polymorphing into a marilith can break worn armor, and that mariliths cannot wear [[boots]], [[shirt]]s or [[body armor]]. Fortunately, mariliths have excellent natural AC, and can also #[[twoweapon]]. |
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
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| Difficulty | 11 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 2d4, Weapon 2d4, Claw 2d4, Claw 2d4, Claw 2d4, Claw 2d4 |
| Base level | 7 |
| Base experience | 135 |
| Speed | 12 |
| Base AC | -6 |
| Base MR | 80 |
| Alignment | -12 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1450 |
| Nutritional value | 400 |
| Size | Large |
| Resistances | Fire, poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A marilith:
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| Reference | monst.c#line2409 |
The marilith, &, is a demon in NetHack. They can deal damage extremely quickly because they possess six attacks per move.
Like most demons, it is normally only generated in Gehennom, but is also a valid form for polymorphing, usually from polymorph traps; thus, it may be seen in other branches of the dungeon.
Strategy
Mariliths are interesting as pets or even as a self-polymorph target, since theirr primary weapon could be highly enchanted and/or a powerful artifact weapon. As an intelligent demon, a pet marilith will not wield a silver weapon or a cross-aligned artifact.
Note that polymorphing into a marilith can break worn armor, and that mariliths cannot wear boots, shirts or body armor. Fortunately, mariliths have excellent natural AC, and can also #twoweapon.
Origin
Mariliths originate from Dungeons and Dragons. Unlike their NetHack counterparts, D&D mariliths can wield six weapons simultaneously.
Encyclopedia entry
The marilith has a torso shaped like that of a human female,
and the lower body of a great snake. It has multiple arms,
and can freely attack with all of them. Since it is
intelligent enough to use weapons, this means it can cause
great damage.
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