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| − | + | A '''python''', {{monsym|python}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a type of non-[[poison]]ous [[Snake (monster class)|snake]] that has [[infravision]], and it can [[swim]] like other snakes, but will not [[hide]] under objects. | |
| − | + | A python has a bite attack, a touch attack, a [[holding attack]] that doubles as a [[drowning attack]], and a second holding attack. | |
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| − | + | ==Generation== | |
| + | Randomly generated pythons are always created hostile. | ||
| − | == Encyclopedia entry == | + | Pythons generate among the random {{white|S}} that are part of the first quest [[monster class]] for [[Archeologist]]s and make up {{frac|24|35}} of the monsters that randomly generate on the [[Archeologist quest]]. |
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| + | Pythons generated at level creation are given a random item to hide under, despite lacking the ability to hide.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1243|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=snakes get a free house}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Pythons are rarely remarkable or dangerous in most contexts: at 3 [[speed]] they are far slower than player characters and other snakes, and though they can immobilize a character, their attacks do not deal significant damage. However, their holding attack can drown characters near water, making them a source of [[YASD]] for the unsuspecting. Unlike [[giant eels]] and other [[sea monster]]s with drowning attacks, pythons are not found near water any more frequently than other monsters, making it easy to forget - pythons also use a different message for their holding attack than other drowning monsters. | ||
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| + | Be especially wary of pythons while crossing the waters of Medusa's Island - setting a [[MSGTYPE]] rule for the python's message in your options can be a helpful reminder. [[Greased]] armor or an [[oilskin cloak]] can also protect from their holding attacks. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The python first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
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| + | ==Message== | ||
| + | {{message|<The python> grabs you!|A python hit you with its holding attack; their first holding attack can drown you.}} | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In SLASH'EM, pythons [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hit as +1 weapons]]. | ||
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| + | Pythons can be generated in [[real zoo]]s, and will not randomly generate in [[Gehennom]]. The Snake Pit of the [[Lawful Quest]] may contain pythons among the random 2-4 {{white|S}} generated at level creation. | ||
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| + | ===dNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[dNetHack]], {{frac|10}} of the monsters randomly generated on the Water Temple level of the [[Chaos Temple Quest]] will be pythons. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
{{encyclopedia-redirect|snake}} | {{encyclopedia-redirect|snake}} | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
[[Category:Monsters]] | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 2 January 2024
S python 
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| Difficulty | 8 |
| Attacks |
Bite 1d4, Touch, Hug 1d4 drowning, Hug 2d4 |
| Base level | 6 |
| Base experience | 82 |
| Speed | 3 |
| Base AC | 5 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 250 |
| Nutritional value | 100 |
| Size | Large |
| Resistances | None |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A python:
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| Reference | monst.c#line1768 |
A python, S, is a type of monster that appears in NetHack. It is a type of non-poisonous snake that has infravision, and it can swim like other snakes, but will not hide under objects.
A python has a bite attack, a touch attack, a holding attack that doubles as a drowning attack, and a second holding attack.
Contents
Generation
Randomly generated pythons are always created hostile.
Pythons generate among the random S that are part of the first quest monster class for Archeologists and make up 24⁄35 of the monsters that randomly generate on the Archeologist quest.
Pythons generated at level creation are given a random item to hide under, despite lacking the ability to hide.[1]
Strategy
Pythons are rarely remarkable or dangerous in most contexts: at 3 speed they are far slower than player characters and other snakes, and though they can immobilize a character, their attacks do not deal significant damage. However, their holding attack can drown characters near water, making them a source of YASD for the unsuspecting. Unlike giant eels and other sea monsters with drowning attacks, pythons are not found near water any more frequently than other monsters, making it easy to forget - pythons also use a different message for their holding attack than other drowning monsters.
Be especially wary of pythons while crossing the waters of Medusa's Island - setting a MSGTYPE rule for the python's message in your options can be a helpful reminder. Greased armor or an oilskin cloak can also protect from their holding attacks.
History
The python first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Message
- <The python> grabs you!
- A python hit you with its holding attack; their first holding attack can drown you.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, pythons hit as +1 weapons.
Pythons can be generated in real zoos, and will not randomly generate in Gehennom. The Snake Pit of the Lawful Quest may contain pythons among the random 2-4 S generated at level creation.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, 1⁄10 of the monsters randomly generated on the Water Temple level of the Chaos Temple Quest will be pythons.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for snake.
References
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1243: snakes get a free house
