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An '''amphibious''' creature is one that is equally at home on land and in water. Most notably, [[list of merfolk|merfolk]] fall into this category, as do a number of other [[Shoals]] and [[Swamp]] monsters, such as [[sea snake]]s and [[alligator]]s.  Player species that are amphibious include [[merfolk]], [[octopodes]], and grey [[draconian]]s (though the latter will still incur penalties for fighting in water).
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An '''amphibious''' creature is one that is equally at home on land and in water. They have no penalty to that creature for moving or fighting in water, can travel through [[deep water]], and are immune to [[drowning]]. Most notably, [[list of merfolk|merfolk]] fall into this category, as do a number of other [[Shoals]] and [[Swamp]] monsters like [[sea snake]]s and [[alligator]]s.   
  
Note that this is not the same thing as drowning resistance: most undead possess drowning resistance, but will not voluntarily enter deep water. Rather, they may fall into it while confused, but will seek to exit it as soon as they recover.
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Player species that are amphibious are [[Merfolk]], [[Octopode]]s, grey [[Draconian]]s, and [[Barachi]]m.  
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==History==
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*Barachim, a new amphibious player species, were added in [[0.20]].

Latest revision as of 21:37, 15 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

An amphibious creature is one that is equally at home on land and in water. They have no penalty to that creature for moving or fighting in water, can travel through deep water, and are immune to drowning. Most notably, merfolk fall into this category, as do a number of other Shoals and Swamp monsters like sea snakes and alligators.

Player species that are amphibious are Merfolk, Octopodes, grey Draconians, and Barachim.

History

  • Barachim, a new amphibious player species, were added in 0.20.