Guardian serpent

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

guardian serpent S
HP	24 to 64
HD	8
XP	587
Speed	15
AC	6
EV	14
Will	64
Attack1	26 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rPois+
Vulnerabilities	none
Habitat	land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Large
Type	guardian serpent, guardian serpent
Flags	Spellcaster Actual spells Warm-blooded See invisible

Serpents are distinct and rare members of scaly society. They are light and swift like snakes, yet also intelligent like nagas. Their lack of hands, together with an extreme sense of duty, makes them renowned guardians. It is said that a guardian serpent would rather die in battle than leave anything to an intruder.

Useful info

Guardian serpents are fast, can see invisible, and cast some vicious spells. However, unlike most major serpents they lack a constriction attack.

Normally, they reside on the last two floors of the Snake Pit and are guaranteed to be guarding the serpentine rune itself. However, they may be randomly generated in the main dungeon starting on D:15 (or earlier as rare out-of-depth monsters), or in vaults as early as level 9.

Spells: Teleport Other, Minor Healing, Venom Bolt, and Slow

Tips and tricks

Poison resistance and an amulet of stasis (or high magic resistance) are recommended.