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{{Flavour|Once the best human weaver, Arachne was cursed by being transformed into her present form: half-human, half-spider. No longer ageing, she has the youth and beauty of a human female, along with the legs and abdomen of a monstrous giant spider.
 
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Thousands years old, she has learned magic and quite a few other tricks.
 
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Expect to be ensnared by webs and magic while her pets digest and then drink
 
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you dry.}}
 
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
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'''Arachne''' is a [[unique]] half-spider caster who wields a [[staff of poison]], and likes to ensnare you in [[web]]s while she and her [[spider]] allies heavily [[poison]] you.
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'''Arachne the Weaver''' is a [[unique]] half-spider caster who wields a [[staff of alchemy]], with a small chance of upgrading to the [[staff of Olgreb]]. She blinks around her [[web]]bed domain in combat, and likes to ensnare you in her own webs while she and her [[spider]] allies heavily [[poison]] you.
  
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Spells: [[Poison Arrow]] (3d24), [[Venom Bolt]] (3d21), [[Ensnare]], [[Blink]]
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==Location==
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*[[Spider's Nest]]:2-4
  
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==Location==
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*The [[Spider's Nest]]:2-5
 
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
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* Unlike most monsters found in the [[Spider's Nest]], Arachne isn't affected by [[Ignite Poison]]. Be careful, if you are relying on this spell.
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*Her Conjurations can deal absurd amounts of damage, and her constant webbing will reduce your [[ev]]asion to next to nothing. Bring poison resistance to make her significantly less deadly, and a source of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|RMsl]] can keep you from being disabled for half the fight.
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*The combination of ranged webbing and constant blinking makes her harder to pin down in melee than practically anything else you'll encounter. Melee brutes should try to engage her quickly while heavily buffed, be prepared to teleport away if things start going wrong, and may want to consider avoiding her until they have a powerful ranged attack option to finish her off with.
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*If you brought a [[wand of paralysis]], you can pin Arachne down long enough to kill her. A [[scroll of vulnerability]] will help guarantee success, but is probably unnecessary if you have at least some skill in Evocations; Arachne's willpower isn't insurmountable. Other enchantments such as [[Confusing Touch]] or [[Petrify]] can work equally well.
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*Unlike most monsters found in the [[Spider's Nest]], Arachne has [[poison resistance]] thanks to her staff.
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==Trivia==
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According to Greek mythology, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne Arachne] was a mortal weaver whose arrogant pride in her weaving ability caused her to be punished by becoming the first spider.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Arachne was added to the game in [[0.11]]
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{{CBA|0.32|Arachne will no longer spawn in the [[Spider's Nest]]. Instead, she'll spawn in Vaults:1-4, Elf, and Depths:1, but only in the games without the Spider's Nest branch. Also, she'll get better defenses and become stronger: 3 AC/10 EV -> 9 AC/12 EV, 17 HD -> 23 HD; she'll cast her spells more often. Her [[Ensnare]] will be replaced with [[Greater Ensnare]], and [[Blink]] will be replaced with [[Blink Range]].}}
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*Arachne gained access to the staff of Olgreb as of [[0.14]].
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*Arachne was added in [[0.11]].
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[[Category:Arachnid]]

Latest revision as of 06:23, 1 July 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

For a list of all arthropods, see list of arthropods.

Arachne H Arachne.png
HP 134-272
HD 17
XP 3608
Speed 15
AC 3
EV 10
Will 60
Attack1 30 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Large
Type spider, Arachne
Flags See invisible
Web immune
Speaks
Warm-blooded
Unique
Female
Once a talented human weaver, Arachne was cursed by being transformed into her present form: half-human, half-spider. Her sympathies now lie with the inhuman residents of her new home, and she's eager to dispose of any who would threaten them.

Useful Info

Arachne the Weaver is a unique half-spider caster who wields a staff of alchemy, with a small chance of upgrading to the staff of Olgreb. She blinks around her webbed domain in combat, and likes to ensnare you in her own webs while she and her spider allies heavily poison you.

Location

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Ensnare Wizard flag
Slot2 Poison Arrow (3d24) Wizard flag
Slot3 Venom Bolt (3d21) Wizard flag
Slot4 Blink Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Her Conjurations can deal absurd amounts of damage, and her constant webbing will reduce your evasion to next to nothing. Bring poison resistance to make her significantly less deadly, and a source of RMsl can keep you from being disabled for half the fight.
  • The combination of ranged webbing and constant blinking makes her harder to pin down in melee than practically anything else you'll encounter. Melee brutes should try to engage her quickly while heavily buffed, be prepared to teleport away if things start going wrong, and may want to consider avoiding her until they have a powerful ranged attack option to finish her off with.
  • If you brought a wand of paralysis, you can pin Arachne down long enough to kill her. A scroll of vulnerability will help guarantee success, but is probably unnecessary if you have at least some skill in Evocations; Arachne's willpower isn't insurmountable. Other enchantments such as Confusing Touch or Petrify can work equally well.
  • Unlike most monsters found in the Spider's Nest, Arachne has poison resistance thanks to her staff.

Trivia

According to Greek mythology, Arachne was a mortal weaver whose arrogant pride in her weaving ability caused her to be punished by becoming the first spider.

History

  • In 0.32, Arachne will no longer spawn in the Spider's Nest. Instead, she'll spawn in Vaults:1-4, Elf, and Depths:1, but only in the games without the Spider's Nest branch. Also, she'll get better defenses and become stronger: 3 AC/10 EV -> 9 AC/12 EV, 17 HD -> 23 HD; she'll cast her spells more often. Her Ensnare will be replaced with Greater Ensnare, and Blink will be replaced with Blink Range.
  • Arachne gained access to the staff of Olgreb as of 0.14.
  • Arachne was added in 0.11.
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