Serpent talisman - Revision history

Mattlistener: /* History */

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‎History

Mattlistener: /* History */

2025-11-19T03:19:06Z

‎History

Ge0ff: /* Tips & Tricks */ add 0.33 form variant tiles

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‎Tips & Tricks: add 0.33 form variant tiles

Patrick2011b: edit CBA per commit 998d3ab

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edit CBA per commit 998d3ab

Ge0ff: /* History */ cba d6583b6a34

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‎History: cba d6583b6a34

Hordes: /* Strategy */

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‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */

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Spudwalt at 02:08, 21 October 2024

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Spudwalt at 23:48, 20 October 2024

2024-10-20T23:48:49Z

Spudwalt: Hydras are giant, not large; also, trying to constrict them isn't the best idea

2024-10-20T23:47:38Z

Hydras are giant, not large; also, trying to constrict them isn't the best idea

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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two helmets.  This does not apply to [[Felids]].}}
+{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two helmets.  This does not apply to [[Felid]]s.}}
 *Serpent talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. Serpent Form had no previous counterpart, but is similar in role to [[Ice Form]].

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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two helmets.}}
+{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two helmets.  This does not apply to [[Felids]].}}
 *Serpent talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. Serpent Form had no previous counterpart, but is similar in role to [[Ice Form]].

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 {| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:auto; padding:0; text-align: center"
-! Serpent Form
+! Serpent Form || Felid || Gargoyle
 |-
-| [[File:Serpent form.png]]
+| [[File:Serpent form.png]] || [[File:Serpent form felid.png]] || [[File:Serpent form gargoyle.png]]
 |}

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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two hats.}}
+{{CBA|0.33|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two helmets.}}
 *Serpent talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. Serpent Form had no previous counterpart, but is similar in role to [[Ice Form]].

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	==History==		==History==
		+	{{CBA\|0.33\|Serpent Form will have two heads, letting the player wear two hats.}}
	*Serpent talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. Serpent Form had no previous counterpart, but is similar in role to [[Ice Form]].		*Serpent talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. Serpent Form had no previous counterpart, but is similar in role to [[Ice Form]].

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 ==Strategy==
-Constriction is a strong effect, inflicting a large EV penalty while dealing extra damage. Unlike base [[Octopode]]s, Serpent Form can constrict [[large]] creatures, including things like [[list of centaurs|centaurs]], [[list of ogres|ogre]]s, and [[yak]]s.
+Constriction is a strong effect, inflicting a large EV penalty while dealing extra damage. Because Serpent Form is [[large]], it can constrict large monsters like [[list of centaurs|centaurs]], [[list of ogres|ogre]]s, and [[yak]]s (which base Octopodes cannot).
 Serpent Form also gives a fair bit of AC. For many characters first entering [[the Lair]], it offers slightly more AC than lighter armours, without the [[encumbrance]] of heavy armour. When combined with the 120% HP and the innate poison resistance, it's a moderately durable form. However, the lack of [[shield]] will reduce your defense in the long run.

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 {{flavour|A jade snake coiled around a nagaraja's name-day egg. Transforms the user into a giant, cold-blooded, poison-resistant serpent, ready to wind their coils around foes and crush them to death. Shapeshifting skill increases the armour provided by the snake's scales. While transformed, any equipped weapons and armour are melded.}}
 [[File:serpent talisman.png]] A '''serpent talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Serpent Form''', a giant, [[constrict]]ing snake.
 ==Useful Info==
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 Serpent Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 10, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 19, where skill has no further impact.
 ==Strategy==

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 {{flavour|A jade snake coiled around a nagaraja's name-day egg. Transforms the user into a giant, cold-blooded, poison-resistant serpent, ready to wind their coils around foes and crush them to death. Shapeshifting skill increases the armour provided by the snake's scales. While transformed, any equipped weapons and armour are melded.}}
 [[File:serpent talisman.png]] A '''serpent talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Serpent Form''', a giant, [[constrict]]ing snake.

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 {{flavour|A jade snake coiled around a nagaraja's name-day egg. Transforms the user into a giant, cold-blooded, poison-resistant serpent, ready to wind their coils around foes and crush them to death. Shapeshifting skill increases the armour provided by the snake's scales. While transformed, any equipped weapons and armour are melded.}}
 [[File:serpent talisman.png]] A '''serpent talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Serpent Form''', a giant, [[constrict]]ing snake.
 ==Useful Info==
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 '''Restrictions'''
-*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' All [[armour]], [[weapon]] and [[shield]]. (Can only wear [[jewellery]])
+*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' All [[armour]], [[weapon]], and [[shield]]. (Can only wear [[jewellery]])
 *You cannot [[throw]] items.
 '''Other'''
 *'''[[Cold-blooded]]:''' You will be [[slow]]ed when hit by certain cold attacks. Negated by any amount of [[cold resistance]].
-*'''[[Amphibious]]:''' Can swim in [[water]], immune to [[drowning]] damage. Note that, unless your species is already amphibious, you can't recover items in [[deep water]].
+*'''[[Amphibious]]:''' Can swim in [[water]], immune to [[drowning]] damage. Note that unless your species is already amphibious, you can't recover items from [[deep water]].
-*Serpent Form is '''[[large]]'''-sized. Species smaller than large will have reduced [[EV]] in this form. (Being large also lets you constrict large opponents)
+*'''[[Large]]''' size: Species smaller than large will have reduced [[EV]] in this form. (Being large also lets you constrict large opponents and increases your resistance to knockback effects such as [[trample]].)
 *Suppresses many [[mutation]]s. Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0.
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 ==Strategy==
-Constriction is a very strong effect. It reduces enemy [[EV]] by ''at least'' 50% and deals extra damage. Unlike base [[Octopode]]s, Serpent Form can constrict [[large]] creatures, including things like [[list of centaurs|centaurs]], [[yak]]s, and [[hydra]]s.
+Constriction is a very strong effect. It reduces enemy [[EV]] by ''at least'' 50% and deals extra damage. Unlike base [[Octopode]]s, Serpent Form can constrict [[large]] creatures, including things like [[list of centaurs|centaurs]], [[list of ogres|ogre]]s, and [[yak]]s.
-Serpent Form also gives a fair bit of AC. For many characters first entering [[the Lair]], it offers slightly more AC than lighter armours, without the [[encumbrance]] of heavy armour. When combined with the 120% HP, it's a moderately durable form. However, the lack of [[shield]] will reduce your defense in the long run.
+Serpent Form also gives a fair bit of AC. For many characters first entering [[the Lair]], it offers slightly more AC than lighter armours, without the [[encumbrance]] of heavy armour. When combined with the 120% HP and the innate poison resistance, it's a moderately durable form. However, the lack of [[shield]] will reduce your defense in the long run.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
 *This form can be very useful for [[Naga]]s (fittingly enough), as it lets them move at normal speed. [[Barachim]] can also move normally, though they'll lose their hop.
 *Being cold-blooded can be risky when fighting monsters with [[freezing]] weapons or other types of cold damage. Note what activates cold-blooded and what doesn't; e.g. certain spells like [[Flash Freeze]] won't cause the mutation to activate.
 ==History==