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{{flavour|The corridors of the Snake Pit are home to all varieties of serpent, and are inhabited by a society of powerful nagas and salamanders.
 
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The Snake Pit is four levels deep and contains the serpentine rune. A dungeon features only one of the Snake Pit and Spider Nest branches. If the Snake Pit is present, the entrance is located between Lair:3 and Lair:6.}}
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A dungeon features only one of the Snake Pit and Spider Nest branches.
  
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[[File:Snake entry.png]] The '''Snake Pit''' is one of the five [[branch]]es accessible through [[the Lair]]. Those who explore it are rewarded with the serpentine [[rune of Zot]], but must deal with the many [[list of snakes|snakes]], [[list of nagas|nagas, and salamanders]] that call these halls home. The Snake Pit and the [[Spider's Nest]] are mutually exclusive; if you come across the Snake Pit, the [[Spider's Nest]] will not generate in your current game.
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The entrance to this branch can be found between levels 2 and 4 of the Lair of Beasts.
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This branch is 4 levels deep.
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This branch contains the serpentine rune of Zot.}}
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[[File:Snake entry.png]] The '''Snake Pit''' is a 4-floor [[branch]] found in [[the Lair]]. Those who explore it are rewarded with the serpentine [[rune of Zot]], but must deal with the many [[list of snakes|snakes]], [[list of nagas|nagas, and salamanders]] that call these halls home.
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The entrance to the Snake Pit is located between [[Lair]]:2 and Lair:3. If you find Snake, you will not find the [[Spider's Nest]] in your current game.  
  
 
==Layout==
 
==Layout==
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The Snake Pit is four floors deep and found between [[Lair]]:3-6. The entrance stairs are frequently guarded by a small group of [[naga (monster)|nagas]], usually in a distinct stone [[wall]]ed [[vault]].
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The Snake Pit's layout is very variable, ranging  from collections of small square rooms connected by [[door]]ed hallways to wide open areas, occasionally spotted with bodies of water. It most closely resembles [[the Dungeon]], but without some of its more exotic layouts. Most walls are made out of rock, which can be [[wand of digging|dug]] through.  
  
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The Snake Pit's layout is very variable; floors can range from collections of small square rooms connected by [[door]]ed hallways to wide open areas, occasionally spotted with bodies of water. The [[wall]]s of the Snake Pits are made almost entirely out of rock, making [[wand of digging|digging]] easy. It most closely resembles a collection of generic floors from [[the Dungeon]], though it cannot host some of the more exotic Dungeon vaults and layouts. Like [[the Shoals]], this branch occasionally generates [[shop]]s, though this is by no means guaranteed.
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Unlike Spider, this branch generates [[shop]]s, though this is by no means guaranteed.
  
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===Snake:4===
 
Snake:4 will always contain a stone-walled, heavily-guarded rune vault which is drastically different from the rest of the Snake Pits, but the specific design will vary from game to game. This vault will take up a large portion of Snake:4, but the rest of the floor will generally be made up of simple rooms and hallways.
 
Snake:4 will always contain a stone-walled, heavily-guarded rune vault which is drastically different from the rest of the Snake Pits, but the specific design will vary from game to game. This vault will take up a large portion of Snake:4, but the rest of the floor will generally be made up of simple rooms and hallways.
  
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==Useful Info==
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==Strategy==
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As with all rune branches, entering the Snake Pit when you first encounter it is not recommended; few characters will be ready for the many threats found within so early in the game. Survival here requires preparation for a fairly wide variety of damage types. First and foremost, all nagas and nearly all snakes will be capable of [[poison]]ing you, making poison resistance strongly recommended if you don't want to be constantly losing [[HP]] or burning through your [[potions of curing]]. Strongly consider delaying entry until you've acquired a reliable source of this resistance. It's not technically required, but it makes things much easier.
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As with the other Lair branches, you won't want to enter Snake when you first encounter it; few characters can handle its threats so early. Poison resistance is highly recommended (but not required) - you may want to wait if you don't have rPois.
  
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[[Fire]] and [[electricity]] resistance are also surprisingly helpful. The many salamanders you encounter are capable of dealing fire damage with their standard melee attacks, and some come with fiery ranged attacks as well. Keeping up at least rF+ at all times is recommended. Even worse are the [[shock serpent]]s. Left unchecked, these pests are deadlier than [[electric eel]]s at range and are even worse when handled in melee, countering your melee attacks with unavoidable electricity damage. Although they aren't especially common, having a piece of rElec [[jewellery]] to swap in as needed is very useful, though [[potions of resistance]] will do in a pinch.
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Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).
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*Nagas can [[constrict]], making it hard to escape (even a [[scroll of blinking]] can fail), and each naga comes with its own abilities. [[Naga warrior]]s are tough melee threats with all sorts of weapons, [[naga sharpshooter]]s can hit for upwards of 40 damage with [[smite-targeted]] projectiles.
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*Snakes are hard to escape from. [[Anaconda]]s are fast, constricting threats, [[mana viper]]s can drain your MP, and [[shock serpent]]s are high damage electric threats.
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*There's also salamanders, fiery enemies at normal speed. [[Salamander mystic]]s can [[haste]] other nearby nagas and salamanders, and [[salamander tyrant]]s have highly damaging fire spells.
  
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By far the most dangerous opponents you'll encounter here are the various naga bands wandering each floor. All are capable of hitting you with [[Spit Poison]] at range, and can [[constrict]] you in melee (making them extremely dangerous for low-AC characters to tangle with), but each type has its own unique strengths that must be taken into account. They also come with a wide variety of weapons, ranging from measly [[club]]s to heavy 2-handed [[polearms]]. Read up on their individual pages for strategies, and pay attention to the exact composition of the band you face before acting. Also, when encountering naga mages and nagarajas, feel free to let them [[haste]] themselves and then lure them away from their allies. It's much easier to take them out in waves than all at once.
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Since snakes and salamanders are faster than their naga brethren, a common tactic is to back away to separate the group. The same applies to [[naga mage]]s and [[nagaraja]]s that cast [[Haste]] on themselves.
  
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Beyond the nagas, salamander bands can be a serious threat if you lack fire resistance, and the various snakes, while easy individually except [[anaconda]]s, can complicate fights with other foes. When facing both snakes and nagas, take advantage of their speed difference to lure the snakes into battle somewhere safe while the nagas slowly catch up. This may not be an option when dealing with guardian serpents, however. When these opponents are present, expect enemies to be blinking into encircling melee range with you regularly.
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Some of the more dangerous monsters include:
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*{{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - these aren't terribly dangerous on their own. However, their [[Blink Allies Encircling]] can quickly surround you with monsters in the ''serpent's'' [[line of sight]] - including monsters that you didn't know about. Being constricted by 8 nagas is a very quick death.
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*{{monsterlink|Nagaraja}} - the most powerful nagas, nagarajas are tough and dangerous threats. They can [[Haste]] themselves, increasing their damage significantly (and making them faster than most players).
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*{{monsterlink|Salamander tyrant}} - As mentioned, these salamanders have very strong fire spells. Their [[Eruption]] creates lava, and [[Pyroclastic Surge]] can only be used if you're on or adjacent to lava. By avoiding lava (if at all possible), you make it less likely for you to be hit by a fire spell.
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*{{monsterlink|Shock serpent}} - Buffed [[electric eel]]s, these fast creatures fire Electrical Bolts. The bolts can [[doublezap]], much like [[Shock]], so try not to stand in front of walls.
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===Useful Traits===
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As mentioned above, poison resistance is very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can [[Spit Poison]], but resistance also reduces the damage of [[Poison Arrow]], and [[naga ritualist]]s can inflict rPois- with their [[Virulence]] spell. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:
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*[[Fire]] - [[List of nagas#Salamander Types|Salamander]] bands are common. rF+ resists against common salamanders and tyrants alike.
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*[[Electricity]] - [[Shock serpent]]s are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can [[doublezap]], they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.
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==Snake:4 Vaults==
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The bottom floor of the Snake Pit will always contain a large, heavily-guarded rune vault. There are a couple of possibilities:
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*'''Three Stairways''': One of the nastier rune vaults, this vault's entrance chamber is filled with a variety of nagas, including nagarajas and [[guardian serpent]]s, as well as three upward [[stairs|staircases]]. Because of this, players often find themselves out in the open facing several dangerous enemies as soon as they enter the floor (though due to the fact that one of these staircases may be an escape hatch, there may also be a normal staircase leading to another part of the floor). After clearing this chamber, there are several narrow hallways and small chambers densely packed with further guards, with the rune located all the way in the back.
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*'''Serpent's Egg''': A large rectangular chamber with an oval stone chamber in the middle, open at the top. The entire chamber is heavily populated with nagas of all sorts, and the rune can be found resting against the inner wall of the "egg".
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*'''Caduceus''': This vault consists of a large rectangular block with a straight hallway running through the middle and a winding hallway weaving back and forth over the central. All along these paths, nagas of various sorts will be waiting. The winding hallway eventually ends in a narrow, heavily-guarded chamber containing the rune, as well as several [[nagaraja]]s. This is by far the easiest rune vault, as almost any character can lure the guards out one or two at a time, eventually clearing their way to the end.
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*'''Naga Fortress''': The most elaborate of the Snake:4 vaults, this consists of a large trapezoidal stone structure taking up roughly half of the floor. Accessed from either the right or left corner of the structure, it consists of a series of hallways weaving back and forth over each other, eventually ending in the rune chamber. Each chamber contains a variety of nagas, and most also contain some lava with a few [[salamander mystic]]s or [[lindwurm]]s. However, the wide door to the final chamber instead hides anacondas and many other snakes, including [[shock serpent]]s.
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*'''Spirals''': A large corridor with two spirals branching off in each direction, guarded by various nagas and some guardian serpents. There are no chokepoints or sharp corners, but if you're stealthy you can pick off one or two nagas at a time. One spiral will contain the rune and the other will contain an acquirement-level item (or occasionally a rune mimic!)
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*'''Pools''': This vault is filled with pools and [[sea snake]]s. After opening a wide door you will find a small chamber with various snakes and a few nagas. Beyond this is another chamber with more nagas and sea snakes, and the final, larger chamber which contains similar threats.
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*'''Serpentine Throne''': A well-guarded snaking corridor leads to a large throne room filled with nagas. The rune is at the very back.
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*'''Scales''' : A triangular stone structure with a double door entrance. Guarded by nagarajas, nagas, snakes and possibly [[Vashnia]]. Rune can be found in one of the three rooms in the back of the vault.
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*'''Quicksilver Temple''': Has [[statue]]s of dragons on its entrance. Guarded by 2 [[quicksilver dragon]]s, this vault is very dangerous to tackle early - these dragons are fast and [[dispel]] buffs like haste and teleport.
  
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===Snake Pit:4===
 
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The bottom floor of the Snake Pit will always contain a large, heavily-guarded rune vault. There are eight possibilities:
 
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*'''Three Stairways''' (snake_hunt): One of the nastier rune vaults, this vault's entrance chamber is filled with a variety of nagas, including nagarajas and [[guardian serpent]]s, as well as three upward [[stairs|staircases]] and some known, permanent [[teleport trap]]s. Because of this, players often find themselves out in the open facing several dangerous enemies as soon as they enter the floor (though due to the fact that one of these staircases may be an escape hatch, there may also be a normal staircase leading to another part of the floor). After clearing this chamber, there are several narrow hallways and small chambers densely packed with further guards, with the rune located all the way in the back.
 
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*'''Serpent's Egg''' (snake_pit): A large rectangular chamber with an oval stone chamber in the middle, open at the top. The entire chamber is heavily populated with nagas of all sorts, and the rune can be found resting against the inner wall of the "egg".
 
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*'''Caduceus''' (minmay_snake_end_coiled): This vault consists of a large rectangular block with a straight hallway running through the middle and a winding hallway weaving back and forth over the central. All along these paths, nagas of various sorts will be waiting. The winding hallway eventually ends in a narrow, heavily-guarded chamber containing the rune, as well as several [[nagaraja]]s. This is by far the easiest rune vault, as almost any character can lure the guards out one or two at a time, eventually clearing their way to the end.
 
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*'''Naga Fortress''' (snake_pit_salamanders_mu): The most elaborate of the Snake:4 vaults, this consists of a large trapezoidal stone structure taking up roughly half of the floor. Accessed from either the right or left corner of the structure, it consists of a series of hallways weaving back and forth over each other, eventually ending in the rune chamber. Each chamber contains a variety of nagas, and most also contain some lava with a few [[salamander mystic]]s or [[lindwurm]]s. However, the wide door to the final chamber instead hides anacondas and many other snakes, including [[shock serpent]]s. To avoid being immediately swarmed, disintegrate the door from a distance and take them out as they approach.
 
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*'''Spirals''' (grunt_snake_rune_spirals): A large corridor with two spirals branching off in each direction, guarded by various nagas and some guardian serpents. There are no chokepoints or sharp corners, but if you're stealthy you can pick off one or two nagas at a time. One spiral will contain the rune and the other will contain an acquirement-level item (or occasionally a rune mimic!)
 
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*'''Pools''' (grunt_snake_rune_pools): This vault is filled with pools and [[sea snake]]s. Open opening a wide door you will find a small chamber with various snakes and a few nagas. Beyond this is another chamber with more nagas and sea snakes, and the final, larger chamber which contains similar threats.
 
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*'''Serpentine Throne''' (grunt_snake_rune_serpentine_throne): A well-guarded snaking corridor leads to a large throne room filled with nagas. The rune is at the very back.
 
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*'''Scales''' (johnstein_snake_rune_scales): A triangular stone structure with a double door entrance. Guarded by nagarajas, nagas, snakes and possibly [[Vashnia]]. Rune can be found in one of the three rooms in the back of the vault.
 
 
Note that salamanders are uncommon in these vaults, with the exception of the fortress.
 
Note that salamanders are uncommon in these vaults, with the exception of the fortress.
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===Useful Traits===
 
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*High [[AC]] and [[EV]]
 
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*[[Poison]] and [[fire]] resistance at all times, [[electricity]] resistance as needed
 
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*[[Blink]] or [[teleport]] (to escape constriction easily)
 
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*[[Teleport control]] (for safe escapes and stealing the rune)
 
  
 
==Monsters==
 
==Monsters==
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
 
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| {{monsterlink|Anaconda}} || {{monsterlink|Black mamba}} || {{monsterlink|Electric eel}} || {{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} || {{monsterlink|Mana viper}} || {{monsterlink|Sea snake}}
 
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| {{monsterlink|Water moccasin}} || {{monsterlink|Black mamba}} || {{monsterlink|Shock serpent}} || {{monsterlink|Anaconda}} || {{monsterlink|Mana viper}} || {{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}}
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| {{Green|N}} [[File:Naga (monster).png]] '''[[Naga (monster)|Naga]]''' || {{monsterlink|Naga mage}} || {{monsterlink|Naga ritualist}} || {{monsterlink|Naga sharpshooter}} || {{monsterlink|Naga warrior}} || {{monsterlink|Nagaraja}}
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| {{Green|N}} [[File:Naga (monster).png]] '''[[Naga (monster)|Naga]]''' || {{monsterlink|Naga mage}} || {{monsterlink|Naga warrior}} || {{monsterlink|Naga sharpshooter}} || {{monsterlink|Naga ritualist}} || {{monsterlink|Nagaraja}}
 
 
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| {{monsterlink|Salamander}} || {{monsterlink|Salamander mystic}} || || || ||
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| {{monsterlink|Salamander}} || {{monsterlink|Salamander mystic}} || {{monsterlink|Salamander tyrant}} || {{monsterlink|Shock serpent}}
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| {{monsterlink|Electric eel}} || {{monsterlink|Sea snake}} || {{monsterlink|Lava snake}} || || ||
 
 
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===Unique===
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===Uniques===
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
 
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| {{monsterlink|Agnes}}
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| {{monsterlink|Aizul}}
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| {{monsterlink|Asterion}}
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| {{monsterlink|Azrael}}
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| {{monsterlink|Bai Suzhen}}
 
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| {{monsterlink|Donald}}
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| {{monsterlink|Frances}}
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| {{monsterlink|Jorgrun}}
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| {{monsterlink|Josephine}}
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| {{monsterlink|Kirke}}
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| {{monsterlink|Louise}}
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| {{monsterlink|Mara}}
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| {{monsterlink|Nikola}}
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| {{monsterlink|Roxanne}}
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| {{monsterlink|Rupert}}
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| {{monsterlink|Saint Roka}}
 
| {{monsterlink|Vashnia}}
 
| {{monsterlink|Vashnia}}
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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In [[0.19]], [[Salamander stormcaller]]s are no more.
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*In [[0.27]], [[salamander tyrant]]s were introduced.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], you could find [[salamander stormcaller]]s.
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Prior to [[0.18]], there were [[Salamander firebrand]]s instead of [[Salamander stormcaller]]s patrolling the Snake Pit.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], there were [[salamander firebrand]]s instead of stormcallers patrolling the Snake Pit.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], Snake Pit was 5 levels deep instead of 4, like the other Lair branches.
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In [[0.17]], the Snake Pit was reduced to four instead of five levels, just like the other Lair branches.
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*Prior to [[0.15]], you could find [[ball python]]s and [[adder]]s in this branch.
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*The monster set for the Snake Pit was greatly expanded in [[0.14]], adding [[salamander]]s, [[salamander mystic]]s, [[naga sharpshooter]]s, [[naga ritualist]]s, [[shock serpent]]s, [[mana viper]]s, and [[Vashnia]]. [[Lamia]] was also removed.
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In [[0.15]], [[ball python]]s and [[adder]]s were removed, though they still appear in the rest of the dungeon.
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*Lamia was first introduced to the Snake Pit in [[0.12]].
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*Prior to [[0.10]], nagas were unable to constrict you, making the branch much safer for melee characters.
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The monster set for the Snake Pit was greatly expanded in [[0.14]], adding [[salamander]]s, [[salamander mystic]]s, [[naga sharpshooter]]s, [[naga ritualist]]s, [[shock serpent]]s, [[mana viper]]s, and [[Vashnia]]. [[Lamia]] was also removed.
 
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Lamia was first introduced to the Snake Pit in [[0.12]].
 
  
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Prior to [[0.10]], nagas were unable to constrict you, making the branch much safer for melee characters.
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Latest revision as of 23:07, 14 October 2023

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The corridors of the Snake Pit are home to all varieties of serpent, and are inhabited by a society of powerful nagas and salamanders.

A dungeon features only one of the Snake Pit and Spider Nest branches.

The entrance to this branch can be found between levels 2 and 4 of the Lair of Beasts.

This branch is 4 levels deep.

This branch contains the serpentine rune of Zot.

Snake entry.png The Snake Pit is a 4-floor branch found in the Lair. Those who explore it are rewarded with the serpentine rune of Zot, but must deal with the many snakes, nagas, and salamanders that call these halls home.

The entrance to the Snake Pit is located between Lair:2 and Lair:3. If you find Snake, you will not find the Spider's Nest in your current game.

Layout

The Snake Pit's layout is very variable, ranging from collections of small square rooms connected by doored hallways to wide open areas, occasionally spotted with bodies of water. It most closely resembles the Dungeon, but without some of its more exotic layouts. Most walls are made out of rock, which can be dug through.

Unlike Spider, this branch generates shops, though this is by no means guaranteed.

Snake:4

Snake:4 will always contain a stone-walled, heavily-guarded rune vault which is drastically different from the rest of the Snake Pits, but the specific design will vary from game to game. This vault will take up a large portion of Snake:4, but the rest of the floor will generally be made up of simple rooms and hallways.

Strategy

As with the other Lair branches, you won't want to enter Snake when you first encounter it; few characters can handle its threats so early. Poison resistance is highly recommended (but not required) - you may want to wait if you don't have rPois.

Most of the monsters in Snake consist of naga packs (slow moving) and snakes (fast).

Since snakes and salamanders are faster than their naga brethren, a common tactic is to back away to separate the group. The same applies to naga mages and nagarajas that cast Haste on themselves.

Some of the more dangerous monsters include:

  • S Guardian serpent.png Guardian serpent - these aren't terribly dangerous on their own. However, their Blink Allies Encircling can quickly surround you with monsters in the serpent's line of sight - including monsters that you didn't know about. Being constricted by 8 nagas is a very quick death.
  • N Nagaraja.png Nagaraja - the most powerful nagas, nagarajas are tough and dangerous threats. They can Haste themselves, increasing their damage significantly (and making them faster than most players).
  • N Salamander tyrant.png Salamander tyrant - As mentioned, these salamanders have very strong fire spells. Their Eruption creates lava, and Pyroclastic Surge can only be used if you're on or adjacent to lava. By avoiding lava (if at all possible), you make it less likely for you to be hit by a fire spell.
  • S Shock serpent.png Shock serpent - Buffed electric eels, these fast creatures fire Electrical Bolts. The bolts can doublezap, much like Shock, so try not to stand in front of walls.

Useful Traits

As mentioned above, poison resistance is very helpful, since there's a high amount of poison-themed enemies. All nagas can Spit Poison, but resistance also reduces the damage of Poison Arrow, and naga ritualists can inflict rPois- with their Virulence spell. Other than poison, the following elements are worth resisting:

  • Fire - Salamander bands are common. rF+ resists against common salamanders and tyrants alike.
  • Electricity - Shock serpents are the only common electric enemy, but they can deal high damage quickly. Their bolts can doublezap, they can fire twice per turn, and their damage ignores 1/2 of your AC.

Snake:4 Vaults

The bottom floor of the Snake Pit will always contain a large, heavily-guarded rune vault. There are a couple of possibilities:

  • Three Stairways: One of the nastier rune vaults, this vault's entrance chamber is filled with a variety of nagas, including nagarajas and guardian serpents, as well as three upward staircases. Because of this, players often find themselves out in the open facing several dangerous enemies as soon as they enter the floor (though due to the fact that one of these staircases may be an escape hatch, there may also be a normal staircase leading to another part of the floor). After clearing this chamber, there are several narrow hallways and small chambers densely packed with further guards, with the rune located all the way in the back.
  • Serpent's Egg: A large rectangular chamber with an oval stone chamber in the middle, open at the top. The entire chamber is heavily populated with nagas of all sorts, and the rune can be found resting against the inner wall of the "egg".
  • Caduceus: This vault consists of a large rectangular block with a straight hallway running through the middle and a winding hallway weaving back and forth over the central. All along these paths, nagas of various sorts will be waiting. The winding hallway eventually ends in a narrow, heavily-guarded chamber containing the rune, as well as several nagarajas. This is by far the easiest rune vault, as almost any character can lure the guards out one or two at a time, eventually clearing their way to the end.
  • Naga Fortress: The most elaborate of the Snake:4 vaults, this consists of a large trapezoidal stone structure taking up roughly half of the floor. Accessed from either the right or left corner of the structure, it consists of a series of hallways weaving back and forth over each other, eventually ending in the rune chamber. Each chamber contains a variety of nagas, and most also contain some lava with a few salamander mystics or lindwurms. However, the wide door to the final chamber instead hides anacondas and many other snakes, including shock serpents.
  • Spirals: A large corridor with two spirals branching off in each direction, guarded by various nagas and some guardian serpents. There are no chokepoints or sharp corners, but if you're stealthy you can pick off one or two nagas at a time. One spiral will contain the rune and the other will contain an acquirement-level item (or occasionally a rune mimic!)
  • Pools: This vault is filled with pools and sea snakes. After opening a wide door you will find a small chamber with various snakes and a few nagas. Beyond this is another chamber with more nagas and sea snakes, and the final, larger chamber which contains similar threats.
  • Serpentine Throne: A well-guarded snaking corridor leads to a large throne room filled with nagas. The rune is at the very back.
  • Scales : A triangular stone structure with a double door entrance. Guarded by nagarajas, nagas, snakes and possibly Vashnia. Rune can be found in one of the three rooms in the back of the vault.
  • Quicksilver Temple: Has statues of dragons on its entrance. Guarded by 2 quicksilver dragons, this vault is very dangerous to tackle early - these dragons are fast and dispel buffs like haste and teleport.

Note that salamanders are uncommon in these vaults, with the exception of the fortress.

Monsters

S Anaconda.png Anaconda S Black mamba.png Black mamba S Electric eel.png Electric eel S Guardian serpent.png Guardian serpent S Mana viper.png Mana viper S Sea snake.png Sea snake
N Naga.png Naga N Naga mage.png Naga mage N Naga ritualist.png Naga ritualist N Naga sharpshooter.png Naga sharpshooter N Naga warrior.png Naga warrior N Nagaraja.png Nagaraja
N Salamander.png Salamander N Salamander mystic.png Salamander mystic N Salamander tyrant.png Salamander tyrant S Shock serpent.png Shock serpent

Uniques

i Agnes.png Agnes S Aizul.png Aizul H Asterion.png Asterion R Azrael.png Azrael d Bai Suzhen.png Bai Suzhen
@ Donald.png Donald @ Frances.png Frances g Jorgrun.png Jorgrun @ Josephine.png Josephine @ Kirke.png Kirke
@ Louise.png Louise R Mara.png Mara @ Nikola.png Nikola 8 Roxanne.png Roxanne @ Rupert.png Rupert
o Saint Roka.png Saint Roka N Vashnia.png Vashnia

History

Dungeon branches
Dungeon exit.png The Dungeon • Temple entry.png The Temple • Depths entry.png The Depths • Zot entry.png Realm of Zot
Lair entry.png The Lair ( Spider entry.png Spider's Nest • Snake entry.png Snake Pit • Swamp entry.png The Swamp • Shoals entry.png The Shoals • Slime entry.png Slime Pits)
Orc entry.png Orcish Mines ( Elf entry.png Elven Halls) • Vaults entry.png The Vaults ( Crypt entry.png The Crypt • Tomb entry.png The Tomb)
Abyss entry.png The Abyss • Pandemonium entry.png Pandemonium • Hell entry.png Hell ( Cocytus entry.png Cocytus • Dis entry.png • Dis • Gehenna entry.png Gehenna • Tartarus entry.png Tartarus)
See also: Portal
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