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{{flavour|A mechanical contraption that shoots poisoned needles.}}
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The '''needle trap''' is a mechanical [[trap]] which fires poisoned [[needle]]s when stepped upon by a player or [[monster]]. They can fire 3-11 times before running out of ammo, and inflict a mild amount of [[poison]] on anyone who steps on it.
 
The '''needle trap''' is a mechanical [[trap]] which fires poisoned [[needle]]s when stepped upon by a player or [[monster]]. They can fire 3-11 times before running out of ammo, and inflict a mild amount of [[poison]] on anyone who steps on it.
  
[[Repel Missiles]] and [[Deflect Missiles]] both reduce the chance of this trap being able to hit the player. [[Fly]]ing characters will never trigger them.
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A source of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] reduces the chance of this trap being able to hit the player.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.15]], stepping on a needle trap would generate a single poisoned needle ammunition.
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*In [[0.24]], needle traps were replaced with [[dart trap]]s.
 
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*Prior to [[0.15]], stepping on a needle trap would generate a single poisoned needle ammunition.
Earlier versions could hold non-poisoned needles.
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*Earlier versions could hold non-poisoned needles.
  
 
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[[Category:Traps]]

Latest revision as of 18:01, 16 September 2020

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
A mechanical contraption that shoots poisoned needles.

Needle trap.png

The needle trap is a mechanical trap which fires poisoned needles when stepped upon by a player or monster. They can fire 3-11 times before running out of ammo, and inflict a mild amount of poison on anyone who steps on it.

A source of Repel Missiles reduces the chance of this trap being able to hit the player.

History

  • In 0.24, needle traps were replaced with dart traps.
  • Prior to 0.15, stepping on a needle trap would generate a single poisoned needle ammunition.
  • Earlier versions could hold non-poisoned needles.