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==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
| − | '''Antaeus''' is a [[list of giants|gigantic]] [[demon]] lord who guards the icy [[rune]] in [[Cocytus]]. He has the highest [[HP]] of all normal monsters in the game, and because he cannot summon demonic aid like the other demon lords, he focuses on using his overpowering melee attacks to crush you or [[cold]] and [[Electricity|lightning]] magic when at range. He is found on the bottom floor of [[Cocytus]], usually accompanied by a either a gang of [[ | + | '''Antaeus''' is a [[list of giants|gigantic]] [[demon]] lord who guards the icy [[rune]] in [[Cocytus]]. He has the highest [[HP]] of all normal monsters in the game, and because he cannot summon demonic aid like the other demon lords, he focuses on using his overpowering melee attacks to crush you or [[cold]] and [[Electricity|lightning]] magic when at range. He is found on the bottom floor of [[Cocytus]], usually accompanied by a either a gang of [[Ice Fiend]]s or several [[ice statue]] sentinels. |
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*Having rC+++, rElec, and better-than-average speed will take a lot of the lethality out of this fight. His [[Flash Freeze]] spell will reduce your speed significantly, however, and the [[deep water]] in his area make kiting difficult. Use [[Translocations]] and keep yourself [[fly]]ing to avoid getting pinned down and pummeled. | *Having rC+++, rElec, and better-than-average speed will take a lot of the lethality out of this fight. His [[Flash Freeze]] spell will reduce your speed significantly, however, and the [[deep water]] in his area make kiting difficult. Use [[Translocations]] and keep yourself [[fly]]ing to avoid getting pinned down and pummeled. | ||
| − | *Antaeus is vulnerable to fire and lacks poison resistance. Anyone can hit him with a [[curare]] [[dart]] to slow him for a decent amount of time. [[Fire Magic]] users should have no trouble piling damage on | + | *Antaeus is vulnerable to fire and lacks poison resistance. Anyone can hit him with a [[curare]] [[dart]] to slow him for a decent amount of time. [[Fire Magic]] users should have no trouble piling damage on. |
| − | *Try to clear out his | + | *Try to clear out his Ice Fiend allies before attempting to kill him. While [[Fire Storm]] casters can quickly accomplish both at the same time, others may want to initially flee and then take them on once they've scattered throughout the floor. Taking on that many sources of [[torment]] and high damage all at once is very unwise. |
*It's not impossible to defeat him in melee, but it's certainly risky. High [[AC]] is critical, but less so than high [[EV]] and [[SH]]. Buff yourself as much as possible, call up whatever summons you can, and make sure you've got rC+++ and rElec; you want to avoid as many of his hits as possible, and to take most of the sting out of any that get through. | *It's not impossible to defeat him in melee, but it's certainly risky. High [[AC]] is critical, but less so than high [[EV]] and [[SH]]. Buff yourself as much as possible, call up whatever summons you can, and make sure you've got rC+++ and rElec; you want to avoid as many of his hits as possible, and to take most of the sting out of any that get through. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | In Greek myth, Antaeus was a tireless giant who drew strength from the earth. Heracles defeated him by holding him aloft, robbing him of his powers. | + | In Greek myth, Antaeus was a tireless giant who drew strength from the earth. Heracles defeated him by holding him aloft, robbing him of his powers. Forcing Antaeus to fly with [[Polar Vortex]] is a very thematically suitable way of defeating him, but does not affect him any differently than it does any other enemy. (Plus, he resists the cold-themed damage of Polar Vortex.) |
In Dante's ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(Dante) Inferno]'', Antaeus is found in the last circle of Hell, a frozen lake known as (surprise) Cocytus. The only unfettered giant, he agrees to help Virgil and Dante down into Cocytus; in exchange, Virgil promises that Dante, still living, will increase Antaeus' fame in the mortal world. Whether Dante ever fulfills this promise (or the many other similar promises he makes) is not revealed, although one might argue he did in fact fulfill it by writing of his travels through Hell. | In Dante's ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(Dante) Inferno]'', Antaeus is found in the last circle of Hell, a frozen lake known as (surprise) Cocytus. The only unfettered giant, he agrees to help Virgil and Dante down into Cocytus; in exchange, Virgil promises that Dante, still living, will increase Antaeus' fame in the mortal world. Whether Dante ever fulfills this promise (or the many other similar promises he makes) is not revealed, although one might argue he did in fact fulfill it by writing of his travels through Hell. | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 7 March 2022
Antaeus C 
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| HP | 450-908 |
| HD | 22 |
| XP | 16864 |
| Speed | 10 |
| AC | 28 |
| EV | 4 |
| Will | Immune |
| Attack1 | 75 (hit: cold) |
| Attack2 | 30 (hit: cold)
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| Resistances | rC++ rElec+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm |
| Vulnerabilities | Fire Holy |
| Habitat | Amphibious |
| Intelligence | Human |
| Uses | Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors |
| Holiness | Demonic |
| Size | Giant |
| Type | giant, titan |
| Flags | Fighter Evil See invisible Speaks Warm-blooded Unique Male |
| Once a hero among the titans, Antaeus grew jealous of the titan queen. In single combat he challenged and slew her, and for this crime he was exiled and descended into the Hells. Finding the inhabitants of that place no match for his might, Antaeus tore from its substance a fourth Hell, Cocytus, a realm born of frozen spite.
“That country was then ruled by Antaeus, son of Poseidon, who used to kill strangers by forcing them to wrestle. Being forced to wrestle with him, Hercules hugged him, lifted him aloft, broke and killed him; for when he touched earth so it was that he waxed stronger, wherefore some said that he was a son of Earth.” |
For a list of all giants, see list of giants.
Useful Info
Antaeus is a gigantic demon lord who guards the icy rune in Cocytus. He has the highest HP of all normal monsters in the game, and because he cannot summon demonic aid like the other demon lords, he focuses on using his overpowering melee attacks to crush you or cold and lightning magic when at range. He is found on the bottom floor of Cocytus, usually accompanied by a either a gang of Ice Fiends or several ice statue sentinels.
Spells
| Spell set I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Slot1 | Lightning Bolt (3d25) | Magical flag |
| Slot2 | Flash Freeze (3d29) | Magical flag |
Tips & Tricks
- Having rC+++, rElec, and better-than-average speed will take a lot of the lethality out of this fight. His Flash Freeze spell will reduce your speed significantly, however, and the deep water in his area make kiting difficult. Use Translocations and keep yourself flying to avoid getting pinned down and pummeled.
- Antaeus is vulnerable to fire and lacks poison resistance. Anyone can hit him with a curare dart to slow him for a decent amount of time. Fire Magic users should have no trouble piling damage on.
- Try to clear out his Ice Fiend allies before attempting to kill him. While Fire Storm casters can quickly accomplish both at the same time, others may want to initially flee and then take them on once they've scattered throughout the floor. Taking on that many sources of torment and high damage all at once is very unwise.
- It's not impossible to defeat him in melee, but it's certainly risky. High AC is critical, but less so than high EV and SH. Buff yourself as much as possible, call up whatever summons you can, and make sure you've got rC+++ and rElec; you want to avoid as many of his hits as possible, and to take most of the sting out of any that get through.
Trivia
In Greek myth, Antaeus was a tireless giant who drew strength from the earth. Heracles defeated him by holding him aloft, robbing him of his powers. Forcing Antaeus to fly with Polar Vortex is a very thematically suitable way of defeating him, but does not affect him any differently than it does any other enemy. (Plus, he resists the cold-themed damage of Polar Vortex.)
In Dante's Inferno, Antaeus is found in the last circle of Hell, a frozen lake known as (surprise) Cocytus. The only unfettered giant, he agrees to help Virgil and Dante down into Cocytus; in exchange, Virgil promises that Dante, still living, will increase Antaeus' fame in the mortal world. Whether Dante ever fulfills this promise (or the many other similar promises he makes) is not revealed, although one might argue he did in fact fulfill it by writing of his travels through Hell.
Despite his description in-game, Antaeus was not in fact a titan, but simply a giant who was born of Poseidon and Rhea.
History
During the Christmas holiday of 2014 and 2015, Antaeus' home was changed from Cocytus to the North Pole, and he donned a festive hat, fur-lined loincloth, and sack full of (presumably) toys to celebrate. This had no effect on gameplay whatsoever.
- In 0.28, Antaeus' realm, Cocytus, now prevents drinking potions, with obvious effects on the fight itself.
- Prior to 0.14, Antaeus knew Bolt of Cold instead of Flash Freeze.
- 0.28 articles
- Hit type
- Cold flavour
- Cold resistance
- Cold resistance 2
- Electricity resistance
- Electricity resistance 3
- Drown resistance
- Miasma resistance
- Negative energy resistance
- Negative energy 3
- Torment resistance
- Fire vulnerability
- Holy vulnerability
- Human intelligence
- Weapons armour
- Starting equipment
- Open doors
- Demonic holiness
- Giant monsters
- Fighter
- Evil
- Evil monsters
- See invisible
- Speaking monster
- Warm-blooded
- Unique monsters
- Male monsters
- Monsters
- Spellcaster
