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While most adventurers dream of engaging in thrilling battle with [[list of dragons|dragons]], the many '''reptiles and amphibians''' of [[the Dungeon]] are still fierce foes for the aspiring hero. While they can't [[draconian breath attack|breathe fire]], their bites are usually dangerous, and some have additional abilities as well. Fortunately, they are all [[cold-blooded]], making [[cold]] damage particularly useful for fighting them.
  
While most adventurers dream of engaging in thrilling battle with [[list of dragons|dragons]], the many '''reptiles and amphibians''' of [[the Dungeon]] are still fierce foes for the aspiring hero. While they can't [[draconian breath attack|breathe fire]], their bites are usually dangerous, and some have additional abilities as well.
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==Lizard Types==
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{{monsterlink|Frilled lizard}} - One of the flimsiest opponents in the game, the only thing separating them from [[rat]]s is their ability to swim.
  
==Lizard Types==
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{{monsterlink|Leopard gecko}} - Nastier than frilled lizards, they are the most dangerous animals on D:1.
{{monsterlink|Giant gecko}}- Nastier than giant newts, they are the most dangerous animals on D:1.
 
  
{{monsterlink|Iguana}}- These ill-tempered reptiles pack a bite worth keeping clear of.
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{{monsterlink|Iguana}} - These ill-tempered reptiles pack a bite worth keeping clear of.
  
{{monsterlink|Basilisk}}- Dreaded creatures of legend which [[petrify]] their prey with a single gaze.
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{{monsterlink|Crocodile}} - Unimaginative biters which hang around [[the Lair]].
  
{{monsterlink|Komodo dragon}}- Oversized lizards whose putrid carrion diets give them [[sick]]ening bites.
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{{monsterlink|Basilisk}} - Dreaded creatures of legend which [[petrify]] their prey with their gaze.
  
{{monsterlink|Crocodile}}- Unimaginative biters which hang around [[the Lair]].
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{{monsterlink|Komodo dragon}} - Oversized lizards with a particularly powerful bite.
  
{{monsterlink|Alligator}}- These [[swamp]]-dwellers are capable of surprising speed, and have a bite nasty enough to make short work of the poorly defended.
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{{monsterlink|Alligator}} - These [[swamp]]-dwellers are capable of surprising speed and make short work of the poorly defended with their jaws and tail.
  
 
==Turtle Types==
 
==Turtle Types==
{{monsterlink|Snapping turtle}}- Found in [[the Shoals]], these creatures bite from a distance and hide in their shells when injured badly.
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{{monsterlink|Snapping turtle}} - Found in [[the Shoals]], these creatures can stretch their necks to bite from a distance and hide in their shells when injured badly.
  
{{monsterlink|Alligator snapping turtle}}- A significantly deadlier version of the snapping turtle.
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{{monsterlink|Alligator snapping turtle}} - A significantly deadlier version of the snapping turtle.
 
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==Amphibian Types==
 
==Amphibian Types==
{{monsterlink|Giant newt}}- One of the flimsiest opponents in the game, the only thing separating giant newts from rats is their ability to swim.
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{{monsterlink|Giant frog}} - Although fast, these oversized beasts are more often delicacies than dangers.
 
 
{{monsterlink|Giant frog}}- Although fast, these oversized beasts are more often delicacies than dangers.
 
  
{{monsterlink|Spiny frog}}- Their spikes are wickedly sharp, and the poison that laces them is no picnic either.
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{{monsterlink|Spiny frog}} - Their spikes are wickedly sharp, and the poison that laces them is no picnic either.
  
{{monsterlink|Blink frog}}- Interdimensional croakers who would swarm and devour careless players if not for their incessant [[blink]]ing. They're still plenty dangerous though.
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{{monsterlink|Blink frog}} - Interdimensional croakers who swarm and devour careless players while [[blink]]ing incessantly.
  
 
===Unique Amphibians===
 
===Unique Amphibians===
{{monsterlink|Prince Ribbit}}- A man who was cursed to be a frog, and was also cursed to blink between dimensions? Regardless, he's got a vicious bite.
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{{monsterlink|Prince Ribbit}} - A man who was cursed to be a frog, and was also cursed to blink between dimensions? Regardless, he's got a vicious bite.
  
 
==Retired Reptiles and Amphibians==
 
==Retired Reptiles and Amphibians==
{{monsterlink|Baby alligator}}- Significantly less dangerous than the mama.
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{{monsterlink|Baby alligator}} - Significantly less dangerous than their mama, though she was often found nearby.
  
{{monsterlink|Giant toad}}- Almost identical to a giant frog.
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{{monsterlink|Giant toad}} - Almost identical to a giant frog.
  
{{monsterlink|Gila monster}}- A large lizard with [[poison]]ous flesh.
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{{monsterlink|Gila monster}} - A large lizard with [[poison]]ous flesh.
  
 
[[Category:Lists of monsters]]
 
[[Category:Lists of monsters]]

Revision as of 07:29, 22 May 2018

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While most adventurers dream of engaging in thrilling battle with dragons, the many reptiles and amphibians of the Dungeon are still fierce foes for the aspiring hero. While they can't breathe fire, their bites are usually dangerous, and some have additional abilities as well. Fortunately, they are all cold-blooded, making cold damage particularly useful for fighting them.

Lizard Types

l Frilled lizard.png Frilled lizard - One of the flimsiest opponents in the game, the only thing separating them from rats is their ability to swim.

l Leopard gecko.png Leopard gecko - Nastier than frilled lizards, they are the most dangerous animals on D:1.

l Iguana.png Iguana - These ill-tempered reptiles pack a bite worth keeping clear of.

l Crocodile.png Crocodile - Unimaginative biters which hang around the Lair.

l Basilisk.png Basilisk - Dreaded creatures of legend which petrify their prey with their gaze.

l Komodo dragon.png Komodo dragon - Oversized lizards with a particularly powerful bite.

l Alligator.png Alligator - These swamp-dwellers are capable of surprising speed and make short work of the poorly defended with their jaws and tail.

Turtle Types

t Snapping turtle.png Snapping turtle - Found in the Shoals, these creatures can stretch their necks to bite from a distance and hide in their shells when injured badly.

t Alligator snapping turtle.png Alligator snapping turtle - A significantly deadlier version of the snapping turtle.

Amphibian Types

F Bullfrog.png Giant frog - Although fast, these oversized beasts are more often delicacies than dangers.

F Cane toad.png Spiny frog - Their spikes are wickedly sharp, and the poison that laces them is no picnic either.

F Blink frog.png Blink frog - Interdimensional croakers who swarm and devour careless players while blinking incessantly.

Unique Amphibians

F Prince Ribbit.png Prince Ribbit - A man who was cursed to be a frog, and was also cursed to blink between dimensions? Regardless, he's got a vicious bite.

Retired Reptiles and Amphibians

t Baby alligator.png Baby alligator - Significantly less dangerous than their mama, though she was often found nearby.

F Giant toad.png Giant toad - Almost identical to a giant frog.

l Gila monster.png Gila monster - A large lizard with poisonous flesh.