Salamander firebrand

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salamander firebrand N
HP	76-119
HD	15
XP	1341
Speed	10 (move: 80%; swim: 70%)
AC	5
EV	15
Will	80
Attack1	28 (hit: firebrand: 15-29)
Resistances	rF+++
Vulnerabilities	Cold
Habitat	Amphibious Lava
Intelligence	High
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Medium
Type	naga, salamander
Flags	Fighter Submerges Warm-blooded

The rarest of the salamander castes, possessed of fearsome agility and unparallelled martial prowess. Their mastery of fire is woven into every strike of their weapons, filling the air around their opponent with sweltering flames. So hot does their blood run that even outside their native terrain, few can escape their pursuit. It is strange and repulsive.

Useful Info

Salamander firebrands are fast moving salamanders which create a ring of flame clouds around their enemies when they attack in melee. They can be found in the Snake Pit, the Depths and the Vestibule of Hell.

Tips & Tricks

• As is the case with all salamanders, fire resistance greatly reduces the threat they pose. With sufficient resistance and AC, you can likely ignore the flame clouds they produce without taking much damage. If you don't have fire resistance, however, consider blinking if you need to escape without getting scorched.

History

Salamander firebrands were added in 0.14.