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| − | The '''scorpion''', {{monsym|scorpion}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. They are faster than [[you]], have a [[poison]]ous sting, and can [[hiding|hide]] under items, making them a dangerous opponent for low level charsters. Their corpses are poisonous, and convey poison resistance about | + | The '''scorpion''', {{monsym|scorpion}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. They are faster than [[you]], have a [[poison]]ous sting, and can [[hiding|hide]] under items, making them a dangerous opponent for low level charsters. Their corpses are poisonous, and convey poison resistance about 60% of the time. Scorpions are frequently generated in the [[ranger quest]]. |
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Fighting with scorpion can be fatal if you lack posion resistance. | + | Fighting with a scorpion can be fatal if you lack posion resistance or high [[magic cancellation]]. If you have poor strength (or a bad weapon), then don't fight them in melee! Try to use spells/wands/projectiles or (semi)permanent [[Elbereth|E-word]]. |
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| − | Try use spells/wands/projectiles or (semi)permanent [[Elbereth|E-word]]. | ||
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==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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| Difficulty | 8 |
| Attacks |
Claw 1d2, Claw 1d2, Sting 1d4 poison |
| Base level | 5 |
| Base experience | 67 |
| Speed | 15 |
| Base AC | 3 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | 0 (neutral) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Rare |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 50 |
| Nutritional value | 100 |
| Size | Small |
| Resistances | poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
poison (58%) |
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A scorpion:
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| Reference | monst.c#line865 |
The scorpion, s, is a monster in NetHack. They are faster than you, have a poisonous sting, and can hide under items, making them a dangerous opponent for low level charsters. Their corpses are poisonous, and convey poison resistance about 60% of the time. Scorpions are frequently generated in the ranger quest.
Strategy
Fighting with a scorpion can be fatal if you lack posion resistance or high magic cancellation. If you have poor strength (or a bad weapon), then don't fight them in melee! Try to use spells/wands/projectiles or (semi)permanent E-word.
Encyclopedia entry
A sub-species of the spider (_Scorpionidae_), the scorpion
distinguishes itself from them by having a lower body that
ends in a long, jointed tail tapering to a poisonous stinger.
They have eight legs and pincers.
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