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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*Komodo dragons can prove dangerous for characters first entering the Lair. Soften them up from a distance, particularly if you have [[poison]] available. | *Komodo dragons can prove dangerous for characters first entering the Lair. Soften them up from a distance, particularly if you have [[poison]] available. | ||
| + | *Heavily armored characters can go toe-to-toe with them relatively easily, though their bites can still take a sizable chunk of HP off. Consider backing away if you encounter them with another threat, like a herd of [[yak]]s or a [[hydra]]. | ||
*Alternatively, if you lack the killing power to take them out swiftly, this is a perfect time to exercise discretion and leave it for later. It moves as fast as the average player, so escaping before the fight breaks out shouldn't be too hard. | *Alternatively, if you lack the killing power to take them out swiftly, this is a perfect time to exercise discretion and leave it for later. It moves as fast as the average player, so escaping before the fight breaks out shouldn't be too hard. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.15]] | + | Prior to [[0.15]], komodo dragons did less damage but could quickly make you extremely [[sick]] (in the pink or red zone). |
Revision as of 08:37, 30 August 2014
Version 0.15: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
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| HP | 30-57 |
| HD | 8 |
| XP | 362 |
| Speed | 10 (swim: 60%) |
| AC | 7 |
| EV | 8 |
| Will | 32 |
| Attack1 | 34 (bite: plain)
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| Resistances | rDrown, rWater |
| Vulnerabilities | None |
| Habitat | Amphibious |
| Intelligence | Reptile |
| Uses | Uses nothing |
| Holiness | Natural |
| Size | Large |
| Type | giant lizard, komodo dragon |
| Flags | Cold-blooded |
| An enormous monitor lizard more than capable of preying on large animals. |
Useful Info
Komodo dragons are surprisingly dangerous lizards with a vicious bite. In spite of their name, they have no breath attack. They are commonly found in the Lair and around its entrance.
Tips & Tricks
- Komodo dragons can prove dangerous for characters first entering the Lair. Soften them up from a distance, particularly if you have poison available.
- Heavily armored characters can go toe-to-toe with them relatively easily, though their bites can still take a sizable chunk of HP off. Consider backing away if you encounter them with another threat, like a herd of yaks or a hydra.
- Alternatively, if you lack the killing power to take them out swiftly, this is a perfect time to exercise discretion and leave it for later. It moves as fast as the average player, so escaping before the fight breaks out shouldn't be too hard.
History
Prior to 0.15, komodo dragons did less damage but could quickly make you extremely sick (in the pink or red zone).
