Nessos - Revision history

Ge0ff: bump version and update spawn locations

2024-03-08T09:12:50Z

bump version and update spawn locations

Pascal76 at 13:15, 7 March 2024

2024-03-07T13:15:03Z

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2023-10-04T17:01:27Z

‎Tips & Tricks

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2023-10-04T16:56:49Z

‎Tips & Tricks

Hordes: don't imply the archer flag was removed in 0.27

2023-09-04T22:37:43Z

don't imply the archer flag was removed in 0.27

Hordes at 22:34, 4 September 2023

2023-09-04T22:34:13Z

Hordes: fix category like

2023-09-04T22:18:44Z

fix category like

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */ player turn, not monster turn

2023-09-04T22:17:34Z

‎Tips & Tricks: player turn, not monster turn

Hordes: actually version bump

2023-09-04T22:16:07Z

actually version bump

Hordes: version bump, strategy updates, note 0.27 change

2023-09-04T22:15:04Z

version bump, strategy updates, note 0.27 change

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-{{version030}}
+{{version031}}
 {{list of | centaurs}}
 {{monster info}}
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 *[[The Dungeon]]:12-15
 *The [[Orcish Mines]]:2
-*The [[Lair]]:4-5
+*The [[Lair]]:3-5
 {{monster spells}}
 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Without fire and/or poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent - especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per 1.0 turn, dealing {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} damage per shot. Even with both resistances, this centaur can be tough to pin down.
+*Without fire and/or poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent - especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per turn, dealing <code>38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom</code> damage per shot. Even with both resistances, this centaur can be tough to pin down.
 *Nessos has almost no willpower, so [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s are extremely effective. In particular, a [[wand of polymorph]] will likely turn them into a form that can't use weapons, and [[Tukima's Dance]] gets rid of the bow entirely. With only 9 HD, [[Mephitic Cloud]] and other HD checks can also work.
 *Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player - this greatly reduces their threat level. However, as Nessos has [[Blink Range]] spell, staying in melee can be difficult.

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 *[[The Dungeon]]:12-15
 *The [[Orcish Mines]]:2
-*The [[Lair]]:4-6
+*The [[Lair]]:4-5
 {{monster spells}}

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 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Without fire and/or poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent - especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per 1.0 turn, dealing {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} damage per shot. Even with both resistances, this centaur can be a tough foe to pin down.
+*Without fire and/or poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent - especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per 1.0 turn, dealing {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} damage per shot. Even with both resistances, this centaur can be tough to pin down.
 *Nessos has almost no willpower, so [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s are extremely effective. In particular, a [[wand of polymorph]] will likely turn them into a form that can't use weapons, and [[Tukima's Dance]] gets rid of the bow entirely. With only 9 HD, [[Mephitic Cloud]] and other HD checks can also work.
-*Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player; staying in melee range will greatly reduce their threat level.
+*Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player - this greatly reduces their threat level. However, as Nessos has [[Blink Range]] spell, staying in melee can be difficult.
 **A [[potion of attraction]] pulls enemies into melee, allowing you to counter Blink Range. Watch out for the usual risks of attraction, though. A [[killhole]] (if you can make one) is more effective and doesn't come with as many risks.
 *Going [[berserk]] is not recommended, as Nessos will just [[Blink]] away from you and fill you with arrows as your berserk runs out. Other buffs, such as a haste of your own, still work fine.

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 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Without fire and poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent, especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per 1.0 turn, dealing {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} damage per shot. Even with both resistances, Nessos can be a tough foe to pin down.
+*Without fire and/or poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent - especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per 1.0 turn, dealing {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} damage per shot. Even with both resistances, this centaur can be a tough foe to pin down.
 *Nessos has almost no willpower, so [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s are extremely effective. In particular, a [[wand of polymorph]] will likely turn them into a form that can't use weapons, and [[Tukima's Dance]] gets rid of the bow entirely. With only 9 HD, [[Mephitic Cloud]] and other HD checks can also work.
-*Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player; staying in melee range will greatly reduce their threat level. A [[potion of attraction]] can do just that, though watch for the usual risks of attraction. A [[killhole]] is slightly less effective, but safer overall.
+*Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player; staying in melee range will greatly reduce their threat level.
 *Going [[berserk]] is not recommended, as Nessos will just [[Blink]] away from you and fill you with arrows as your berserk runs out. Other buffs, such as a haste of your own, still work fine.
 *Having some form of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] and/or [[Reflection]] can be very useful here.

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 ==Useful Info==
 '''Nessos the Markscentaur''' is a [[unique]] [[centaur (monster)|centaur]] generated with a [[longbow]] of [[flame]] and [[barding]]. In addition to the longbow's flaming, Nessos' shots are always [[poisoned]]. Wielding the longbow yourself won't give you the poison effect.
 ==Location==
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.27]], Nessos did base 16 damage with weapons (extra +12 from the [[:Category:Archer flag|archer flag]]), but didn't have a kick attack. This change was to compensate for the removal of hidden weapon penalties in this version.
+*Prior to [[0.27]], Nessos did base 16 damage with weapons (not including the archer flag), but didn't have a kick attack. This change was to compensate for the removal of hidden weapon penalties in this version.
 *Nessos was male before version [[0.24]].

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Nessos the Markscentaur''' is a [[unique]] [[centaur warrior]] generated with a [[longbow]] of [[flame]], [[poisoned]] arrows, and a [[barding]].
+'''Nessos the Markscentaur''' is a [[unique]] [[centaur (monster)|centaur]] generated with a [[longbow]] of [[flame]] and [[barding]]. In addition to the longbow's flaming, Nessos' shots are always [[poisoned]]. Wielding the longbow yourself won't give the poison effect.
 ==Location==
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 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*With [[fire]] and [[poison]] resistance, Nessos is an annoying foe to pin down, but not terribly dangerous, especially once they run out of arrows. Without those resistances, however, this is an incredibly dangerous opponent, especially when hasted. Consider quaffing a [[potion of resistance]] here.
+*Without fire and poison resistance, Nessos is a very dangerous opponent, especially when hasted. A hasted Nessos can fire 2-3 times per turn, for {38 + weapon [[enchant]] + flame + venom} per shot. Even with both resistances, Nessos can be a tough foe to pin down.
-*Going [[berserk]] is not recommended, as Nessos will just [[Blink]] away from you and fill you with arrows as your berserk runs out. Other buffs, such as a Haste of your own, still work fine.
+*Nessos has very low willpower, so [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s are extremely effective. In particular, a [[wand of polymorph]] will at least get rid of the poison arrows, and [[Tukima's Dance]] gets rid of the bow entirely. With only 9 HD, [[Mephitic Cloud]] and other HD checks can also work.
-*Nessos's threat level shrinks dramatically if you force them into melee range. Hiding around a corner or, better yet, ducking into a [[kill hole]] will take away their entire movement advantage.
+*Like other centaurs, Nessos won't fire when in melee with the player; staying in melee range will greatly reduce their threat level. A [[potion of attraction]] can do just that, though watch for the usual risks of attraction. A [[killhole]] is slightly less effective, but safer overall.
-*Nessos only has 9 HD and low willpower, so [[Mephitic Cloud]] and various [[Hexes]] work well. A [[wand of polymorph]] in particular will make them drop their deadly bow.
+*Going [[berserk]] is not recommended, as Nessos will just [[Blink]] away from you and fill you with arrows as your berserk runs out. Other buffs, such as a haste of your own, still work fine.
 *Having some form of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] and/or [[Reflection]] can be very useful here.
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 ==History==
 *Nessos was male before version [[0.24]].