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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Although an alligator can tear apart flimsy characters with ease, they are almost helpless against [[invisible]] ones. Bring a few [[potions of invisibility]] and a method for attacking at range and you should have little difficulty here.
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*They are faster than their speed of 10 would suggest.  Their "act" value of 80% means that even on land, they attack at roughly the same rate as a speed 12-13 monster, while their "swim" value of 60% means they are [[Spriggan]] speed in water. Add in their Swiftness spell which works on land, and you have a monster that is considerably faster than average.
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*Their magic resistance is non-trivial, but a gifted [[Hex]]er can overcome it.  In addition, they lack any elemental resistances and are [[cold-blooded]], making [[Conjuration]]s reasonably effective if you spot them at a distance.  They also lack [[see invisible]] or [[sense invisible]], making invisibility an appealing option against them.

Revision as of 03:49, 20 March 2013

Alligator tAlligator.png
HP 52 - 95
HD 12
XP 1092
Speed 10 (act: 80%; swim: 60%)
AC 5
EV 9
Will 48
Attack1 30 (bite: plain)
Attack2 15 (tail slap: plain)


Resistances Silence immune
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat amphibious
Intelligence Insect
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Big
Type crocodile, alligator
Flags Cold-blooded
Submerges
A reptile that's quite happy to ignore you. If you don't, or you get too close, it'll put on a great burst of speed and crush you in its massive jaws!

Useful Info

Alligators are a mean step up from crocodiles. They lie in wait in deep water for an adventurer to walk by before ambushing them with surprising speed and powerful bites. When heavily injured, they will then retreat to the water to regenerate in safety. They can be found in the Swamp, occasionally along with a pack of baby alligators.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 none
Slot2 none
Slot3 Swiftness
Slot4 none
Slot5 none
Slot6 none

Tips & Tricks

  • They are faster than their speed of 10 would suggest. Their "act" value of 80% means that even on land, they attack at roughly the same rate as a speed 12-13 monster, while their "swim" value of 60% means they are Spriggan speed in water. Add in their Swiftness spell which works on land, and you have a monster that is considerably faster than average.
  • Their magic resistance is non-trivial, but a gifted Hexer can overcome it. In addition, they lack any elemental resistances and are cold-blooded, making Conjurations reasonably effective if you spot them at a distance. They also lack see invisible or sense invisible, making invisibility an appealing option against them.