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| − | '''Snakebite'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|art-data.txt| | + | '''Snakebite'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|art-data.txt|642}}</ref> is a rather useful weapon for much of the game, providing somewhat powerful, fast attacks with a unique [[brand]] and a useful resistance. In addition to its regular poison effect, it has a chance to inflict [[curare]] on 40% of hits<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|art-func.h|897}}</ref>, [[slow|slowing]] and [[asphyxiation|asphyxiating]] affected enemies. However, its base damage is fairly low, making it a poor choice for handling high-[[AC]] enemies, and its brand proves useless against anything with poison resistance including the many [[demon|demonic]] and [[undead]] opponents you'll find in the end-game. |
A rare vault in the early [[Lair]] is guaranteed to contain Snakebite; it consists of a long, winding corridor filled with [[adder|adders]], [[water moccasin|water moccasins]], and [[black mamba|black mambas]], with Snakebite sitting at the very end. | A rare vault in the early [[Lair]] is guaranteed to contain Snakebite; it consists of a long, winding corridor filled with [[adder|adders]], [[water moccasin|water moccasins]], and [[black mamba|black mambas]], with Snakebite sitting at the very end. | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 20 August 2020
| A double-ended whip made from the cured hides of black mambas, and enchanted with toxins ranging from ordinary venoms to asphyxiating curare. |
the +8 whip "Snakebite"
+8 whip
Curare (Upgraded venom brand; 40% chance of inflicting Curare instead)
rPois
Desirability
Snakebite[1] is a rather useful weapon for much of the game, providing somewhat powerful, fast attacks with a unique brand and a useful resistance. In addition to its regular poison effect, it has a chance to inflict curare on 40% of hits[2], slowing and asphyxiating affected enemies. However, its base damage is fairly low, making it a poor choice for handling high-AC enemies, and its brand proves useless against anything with poison resistance including the many demonic and undead opponents you'll find in the end-game.
A rare vault in the early Lair is guaranteed to contain Snakebite; it consists of a long, winding corridor filled with adders, water moccasins, and black mambas, with Snakebite sitting at the very end.
History
- Prior to 0.19, Snakebite merely poisoned opponents instead of inflicting curare.
- Prior to 0.15, Snakebite had an enchantment of +5.
- Prior to 0.14, Snakebite had an enchantment of +5, +10.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:642 (0.25.1)
- ↑ art-func.h:897 (0.25.1)
