Lamia

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Lamia N
HP	200
HD	18
XP	3976
Speed	8 (act: 80%)
AC	6
EV	10
Will	Immune
Attack1	40 (hit: plain)
Attack2	12 (constrict: crush)
Resistances	rPois+
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Large
Type	naga, naga
Flags	Eats corpses Actual spells Fighter Speaks Unique Spellcaster Warm-blooded See invisible

A powerful queen of the nagas, said to be willing to eat her own children. Despite her deformed body, she is quite beautiful.

Useful Info

Lamia is a unique spellcasting naga that can be generated in the Snake Pit with a band of naga servants, including several greater nagas. She always wears a naga barding which is generated as a superb item.

Location

• The Snake Pit: 2-5

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Orb of Destruction (8d16)
Slot2	Mesmerise
Slot3	Haste
Slot4	Poison Arrow (3d25)
Slot5	none
Slot6	Teleport Self

Tips & Tricks

• Lamia is one of the deadlier uniques in the mid-game, capable of dealing very heavy damage both in melee and at range. If you cannot casually defeat naga warriors in melee, don't even think of attempting it against Lamia.
• Clarity will render you immune to her mesmerise spell, as will very high magic resistance. Since losing the ability to outrun her naga pack is extremely dangerous, consider avoiding her until you have this. If all else fails, an uncontrolled teleport can also get you away.
• Although you may be able to outrun her, you can't outrun her Orb of Destruction. See that spell's article for tips on dealing with it.

History

She will lose her band of nagas in 0.13.

Lamia was added in 0.12.