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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*For low HP species at XL 1, dart slugs can be big threats. Certain [[Felid]] starts won't even have 8 HP, meaning a dart slug can one-shot them. A good chunk of species can be two-shot. If you find a [[sleep]]ing dart slug, try to avoid a fight until you've leveled up.
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*For low HP species at XL 1, dart slugs can be big threats; they have a ranged attack that can two-shot frailer combos. They get a chance to fire every 1.5 turns, so if you blindly charge in, you can die. If you find a [[sleep]]ing dart slug, try to avoid a fight until you've leveled up.
 
*They'll constantly shoot at you as long as you are in their [[LOS]], so crush them quickly. They are moderately fragile, at least, so killing them isn't difficult.
 
*They'll constantly shoot at you as long as you are in their [[LOS]], so crush them quickly. They are moderately fragile, at least, so killing them isn't difficult.
 
*As with any monster with ranged attacks, ducking around a corner and waiting for them to come to you will reduce the amount of damage you take.
 
*As with any monster with ranged attacks, ducking around a corner and waiting for them to come to you will reduce the amount of damage you take.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Prior to [[0.27]], their Slug Dart dealt 2d4 damage, but they fired less often.
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], dart slugs could [[cling]] to walls.
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], dart slugs could [[cling]] to walls.
 
*Dart slugs came into life in version [[0.18]].
 
*Dart slugs came into life in version [[0.18]].

Revision as of 18:07, 4 September 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

For a list of all gastropods, see list of gastropods.

dart slug wDart slug.png
HP 6-14
HD 1
XP 4
Speed 7
AC 1
EV 1
Will 0
Attack1 3 (bite: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities Poison
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Little
Type elephant slug, dart slug
Flags No skeleton
A small invertebrate. It hunts prey considerably larger than itself by firing chitinous darts, using a concealed air bladder to launch them with remarkable range and power.

Useful Info

Dart slugs are a common nuisance on the earliest Dungeon floors. They have a moderately damaging ranged attack, especially for D:1, but are slow and otherwise unremarkable.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Slug Dart (2d3) Natural flag

Tips & Tricks

  • For low HP species at XL 1, dart slugs can be big threats; they have a ranged attack that can two-shot frailer combos. They get a chance to fire every 1.5 turns, so if you blindly charge in, you can die. If you find a sleeping dart slug, try to avoid a fight until you've leveled up.
  • They'll constantly shoot at you as long as you are in their LOS, so crush them quickly. They are moderately fragile, at least, so killing them isn't difficult.
  • As with any monster with ranged attacks, ducking around a corner and waiting for them to come to you will reduce the amount of damage you take.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, their Slug Dart dealt 2d4 damage, but they fired less often.
  • Prior to 0.25, dart slugs could cling to walls.
  • Dart slugs came into life in version 0.18.