Formicid

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Formicids are an ant-like, six-limbed species capable of inhuman feats of strength. They are preternaturally stable, resisting all blink and teleportation effects, but their insectoid biology leaves them less hardy than most species and susceptible to poisons.

Innate Abilities

• Chitin: +3 AC
• Antennae: Rank 1 at level 1, rank 2 at 9, rank 3 at 17.
• Treat most melee and ranged weapons as one-handed, can wield giant clubs and giant spiked clubs with two-hands
• Can throw large rocks
• Can dig as an innate ability
• Can shaft self as an innate ability
• Permanent stasis
• Vulnerability to poison
• Starts with two potions of curing

Level Bonuses

• +1 strength every 4th level.
• 20% less HP than average.
• Average MP.
• +4 magic resistance per level.

Starting Skills and Equipment

Formicids receive the skills and equipment listed for their background, with these exceptions:

• Starts with two potions of curing

Difficulty of Play

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Strategy

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History

Formicids will be added in 0.14.

During much of their development, formicids were known as dwants (or dwarf-ants).

References

Formicid development branch

Tavern discussion