Vykathi builder - Revision history

VMPHNTRD: area info move; +skillset placement labels

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area info move; +skillset placement labels

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	[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are an infamous [[:Category:Races\|race]] of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>		[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are an infamous [[:Category:Races\|race]] of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>

	==In ~~Depth~~==		==Area Information==
⚫	Despite having opposing utility functions [[vykathi builder]]s and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
⚫	<br/>
⚫	Both vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===
	Vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>		Vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>
	Departure Example: <br/>		Departure Example: <br/>
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	Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>		Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>
	The [[vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>		The [[vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>

			==In Depth==
		⚫	Despite having opposing utility functions [[vykathi builder]]s and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
		⚫	<br/>
		⚫	Both vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Skill Caps===		===Skill Caps===
			(P), (S), (T) & (U) indicate the character's skillset placement for the account marked; (P)rimary, (S)econdary, (T)ertiary and (U)nknown respectively.
	*Weapons: Soft cap (1/34) at or before 170 (10/19/2020). <br/>
	*~~[[Tactics]]~~: ~~Hard~~ cap (0/34) at or before ~~258~~ (10/19/2020). <br/>		*Weapons: (S) Soft cap (1/34) at or before 170 (10/19/2020). <br/>
	*[[~~First aid~~]]: ~~100%~~ ~~successful {{com\|dissect}}ions with no learning, hard~~ cap (0/34) at or before ~~313.~~ <br/>		*[[Tactics]]: (S) Hard cap (0/34) at or before 258 (10/19/2020). <br/>
			*[[First aid]]: (T) 100% successful {{com\|dissect}}ions with no learning, hard cap (0/34) at or before 313. <br/>
	{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: <br/>		{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: <br/>
	*With ~~Defenses~~ ~~around~~ ~~225~~ the vykathi builder is ''a ~~relatively~~ ~~easy~~ ~~opponent~~.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*(S) With Weapons at 170 (300+ Mastery) the vykathi builder is ''a creature completely beneath your notice.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>
	*With ~~Weapons~~ at ~~170 (300+ Mastery)~~ the vykathi builder is ''a ~~creature~~ ~~completely~~ ~~beneath your notice~~.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*(T) With Defenses around 225 the vykathi builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>

	===Special Attacks===		===Special Attacks===

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capitalization correction ref: vykathi capitalization

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	{{Critter		{{Critter
	\|new=Yes		\|new=Yes
	\|Critter Name=[[Vykathi]] builder		\|Critter Name=[[:Category:Vykathi\|vykathi]] builder
	\|Image File=VykathiBuilder.jpg		\|Image File=VykathiBuilder.jpg
	\|Province=Ilithi		\|Province=Ilithi
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	==Description==		==Description==
	[[Vykathi]] are an infamous race of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>		[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are an infamous [[:Category:Races\|race]] of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>

	==In Depth==		==In Depth==
	Despite having opposing utility functions [[~~Vykathi~~ builder]]s and [[~~Vykathi~~ excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[~~Vykathi~~ harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[~~Vykathi~~ harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, ~~Vykathi~~ builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>		Despite having opposing utility functions [[vykathi builder]]s and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
	<br/>		<br/>
	Both ~~Vykathi~~ builders and [[~~Vykathi~~ excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>		Both vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===		===Area Information===
	Vykathi builders and [[~~Vykathi~~ excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>		Vykathi builders and [[vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>
	Departure Example: <br/>		Departure Example: <br/>
	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, east, south. <br/>		::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, east, south. <br/>
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	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>		::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>
	Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>		Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>
	The [[~~Vykathi~~ excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>		The [[vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>

	===Skill Caps===		===Skill Caps===
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	*[[First aid]]: 100% successful {{com\|dissect}}ions with no learning, hard cap (0/34) at or before 313. <br/>		*[[First aid]]: 100% successful {{com\|dissect}}ions with no learning, hard cap (0/34) at or before 313. <br/>
	{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: <br/>		{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: <br/>
	*With Defenses around 225 the ~~Vykathi~~ builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*With Defenses around 225 the vykathi builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>
	*With Weapons at 170 (300+ Mastery) the ~~Vykathi~~ builder is ''a creature completely beneath your notice.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*With Weapons at 170 (300+ Mastery) the vykathi builder is ''a creature completely beneath your notice.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>

	===Special Attacks===		===Special Attacks===
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	===Special Defenses===		===Special Defenses===
	*[[Vykathi]] are immune to stuns, both physical and magical (such as [[Arc Light]]). <br/>		*[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are immune to stuns, both physical and magical (such as [[Arc Light]]). <br/>
	*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.'' <br/>		*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.'' <br/>
	:Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff a ~~Vykathi~~'s carapace. <br/>		:Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff a vykathi's carapace. <br/>

	===[[Attributes]]===		===[[Attributes]]===

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+FA skill info; vykathi -> Vykathi = race. Left direct game output as currently outputted (lower cased); fixed recall link; other minor adjustments

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	==In Depth==		==In Depth==
	Despite having opposing utility functions ~~vykathi~~ ~~builders~~ and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[~~vykathi~~ harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[~~vykathi~~ harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, ~~vykathi~~ builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>		Despite having opposing utility functions [[Vykathi builder]]s and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[Vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[Vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, Vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
	<br/>		<br/>
	Both ~~vykathi~~ builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>		Both Vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===		===Area Information===
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	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>		::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>
	Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>		Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>
	The [[~~vykathi~~ excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>		The [[Vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>

	===Skill Caps===		===Skill Caps===
	*Weapons: Soft cap (1/34) at or before 170 (10/19/2020).		*Weapons: Soft cap (1/34) at or before 170 (10/19/2020). <br/>
	*[[Tactics]]: Hard cap (0/34) at or before 258 (10/19/2020).		*[[Tactics]]: Hard cap (0/34) at or before 258 (10/19/2020). <br/>
			*[[First aid]]: 100% successful {{com\|dissect}}ions with no learning, hard cap (0/34) at or before 313. <br/>
	{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info:		{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: <br/>
⚫	*With ~~Defenses~~ ~~around~~ ~~225~~ the ~~vykathi~~ builder is ''a ~~relatively~~ ~~easy~~ ~~opponent~~.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>
	*With ~~Weapons~~ at ~~170 (300+ Mastery)~~ the ~~vykathi~~ builder is ''a ~~creature~~ ~~completely~~ ~~beneath your notice~~.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*With Defenses around 225 the Vykathi builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>
		⚫	*With Weapons at 170 (300+ Mastery) the Vykathi builder is ''a creature completely beneath your notice.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>


	===Special Attacks===		===Special Attacks===
	NONE. <br/>		NONE. <br/>
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	===Special Defenses===		===Special Defenses===
	*[[Vykathi]] are immune to stuns, both physical and magical (such as [[Arc Light]]). <br/>		*[[Vykathi]] are immune to stuns, both physical and magical (such as [[Arc Light]]). <br/>
	*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.		*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.'' <br/>
	Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff a ~~vykathi~~'s carapace.		:Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff a Vykathi's carapace. <br/>

	===[[Attributes]]===		===[[Attributes]]===
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	===Body Parts===		===Body Parts===
	*{{com\|arrange}} {{tt\|INFO}}: ''The builder cannot be skinned, so you can't arrange it either. <br/>		*{{com\|arrange}} {{tt\|INFO}}: ''The builder cannot be skinned, so you can't arrange it either.'' <br/>

	==Messaging==		==Messaging==
	*Spawn: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.		*Spawn: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.'' <br/>
	*Entrance1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.		*Entrance1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.'' <br/>
	*Entrance2: ''A vykathi builder arrives from the <direction>, filling in the tunnel behind it.		*Entrance2: ''A vykathi builder arrives from the <direction>, filling in the tunnel behind it.'' <br/>
	*Exit1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers <direction>.		*Exit1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers <direction>.'' <br/>
	*Exit2: ''A vykathi builder crawls through the tunnel leading <direction>, filling it in as it goes.		*Exit2: ''A vykathi builder crawls through the tunnel leading <direction>, filling it in as it goes.'' <br/>
	*Death1: ''A vykathi builder twitches helplessly on the ground for a few moments before it lies still.		*Death1: ''A vykathi builder twitches helplessly on the ground for a few moments before it lies still.'' <br/>
	*Decay: ''A vykathi excavator decays away.		*Decay: ''A vykathi excavator decays away.'' <br/>

	==[[Recall]] Knowledge==		==[[Recall_command\|Recall]] Knowledge==
	''You recall everything noteworthy about a vykathi builder... which is apparently nothing. <br/>		''You recall everything noteworthy about a vykathi builder... which is apparently nothing.'' <br/>
	''They are not known to cast any recognized spells. <br/>		''They are not known to cast any recognized spells.'' <br/>
	''They are not known to carry loot in locked boxes. <br/>		''They are not known to carry loot in locked boxes.'' <br/>

	{{cat\|Vykathi}}		{{cat\|Vykathi}}

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has other=no

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	{{Critter		{{Critter
	\|new=Yes		\|new=Yes
	\|Critter Name=Vykathi ~~Builder~~		\|Critter Name=[[Vykathi]] builder
	\|Image File=VykathiBuilder.jpg		\|Image File=VykathiBuilder.jpg
	\|Province=Ilithi		\|Province=Ilithi
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	\|Has Gems=no		\|Has Gems=no
	\|Has Boxes=no		\|Has Boxes=no
			\|Has Other=no
	\|Uses Weapons=no		\|Uses Weapons=no
	\|Special=no		\|Special=no
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	\|Skinnable=no		\|Skinnable=no
	\|Manipulated=yes		\|Manipulated=yes
	\|Boxes=no
	\|hasorgan=No
	\|Poachable=Yes
	}}		}}
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__

VMPHNTRD: Revert "Has Other" to unaswered.

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Revert "Has Other" to unaswered.

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	\|Has Gems=no		\|Has Gems=no
	\|Has Boxes=no		\|Has Boxes=no
	\|Has Other=no
	\|Uses Weapons=no		\|Uses Weapons=no
	\|Special=no		\|Special=no

VMPHNTRD: Weapons, Other & Premium = no

2025-05-13T20:39:50Z

Weapons, Other & Premium = no

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	\|weaponlevel=0		\|weaponlevel=0
	\|defenselevel=25		\|defenselevel=25
			\|flex=No
	\|MinCap=120		\|MinCap=120
	\|MaxCap=170		\|MaxCap=170
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	\|Has Gems=no		\|Has Gems=no
	\|Has Boxes=no		\|Has Boxes=no
			\|Has Other=no
			\|Uses Weapons=no
		⚫	\|Special=no
	\|Evil=no		\|Evil=no
	\|Construct=no		\|Construct=no
	\|Corporeal=yes		\|Corporeal=yes
⚫	\|Special=no
	\|Casts Spells=no		\|Casts Spells=no
	\|Stealthy=no		\|Stealthy=no
	\|Defense=yes		\|Defense=yes
			\|Premium=no
	\|Skinnable=no		\|Skinnable=no
	\|hasskin=No
	\|haspart=No
	\|hasbone=No
⚫	\|Boxes=no
	\|Manipulated=yes		\|Manipulated=yes
		⚫	\|Boxes=no
	\|hasorgan=No		\|hasorgan=No
	\|Poachable=Yes		\|Poachable=Yes

VMPHNTRD: Hive link update.

2020-10-30T14:59:16Z

Hive link update.

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	==In Depth==		==In Depth==
	Despite having opposing utility functions vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[~~The~~ Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>		Despite having opposing utility functions vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[Vykathi Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
	<br/>		<br/>
	Both vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>		Both vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===		===Area Information===
	Vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[~~The Hive\|~~Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>		Vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>
	Departure Example: <br/>		Departure Example: <br/>
	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, east, south. <br/>		::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, east, south. <br/>

VMPHNTRD: SpecDef update. Added category Vykathi.

2020-10-30T14:39:58Z

SpecDef update. Added category Vykathi.

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	===Special Defenses===		===Special Defenses===
	*[[Vykathi]] are immune to physical ~~stuns~~. <br/>		*[[Vykathi]] are immune to stuns, both physical and magical (such as [[Arc Light]]). <br/>
	*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.		*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.
	Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff ~~the~~ vykathi's carapace. ~~<br/>~~		Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff a vykathi's carapace.

	===[[Attributes]]===		===[[Attributes]]===
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	''They are not known to carry loot in locked boxes. <br/>		''They are not known to carry loot in locked boxes. <br/>

			{{cat\|Vykathi}}
	==See Also==
	* [[Vykathi Excavator]]
	* [[Vykathi Harvester]]
	* [[Vykathi Reaper]]
	* [[Vykathi Soldier]]

VMPHNTRD: In Depth, Area Info & Skill Cap language and formatting adjustments. Added entrance and exit messaging.

2020-10-27T18:07:21Z

In Depth, Area Info & Skill Cap language and formatting adjustments. Added entrance and exit messaging.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Vykathi are an infamous race of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>		[[Vykathi]] are an infamous race of carnivorous insects. Their builders go about on all six legs, crushing rock in their powerful jaws and secreting a sticky substance which quickly hardens into stone. <br/>

	==In Depth==		==In Depth==
	~~Although~~ vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] ~~have opposing utility functions, they~~ are otherwise very similar with ~~equivilant~~ attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[The Hive\|hive]] intruders. ~~Attempts~~ to ~~hunt~~ ~~either~~ without engaging ~~multiple vykathi~~ harvesters is unlikely. Thus, ~~doing~~ so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be at great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>		Despite having opposing utility functions vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are otherwise very similar with equivalent attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[The Hive\|hive]] intruders. Hunting builders or excavators without engaging harvesters is unlikely. Thus, adventurers attempting to do so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be in great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>
	<br/>		<br/>
	Both vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>		Both vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===		===Area Information===
	Vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is [[The Hive]]. ~~When~~ a ~~vykathi~~ ~~builder~~ ~~arrives~~ ~~from~~ ~~another~~ ~~room~~ it ~~fills~~ in ~~the~~ ~~tunnel~~ ~~behind~~ ~~it,~~ ~~thereby~~ ~~removing~~ ~~that~~ ~~exit~~ ~~from~~ ~~its~~ ~~destination~~ ~~room~~. ~~Example:~~ <br/>		Vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] are responsible for the ever changing maze that is the [[The Hive\|Vykathi Hive]]. Vykathi builders will sometimes seal exits they pass through. This can occur when a builder exits a room, when it enters one or both. <br/>
			Departure Example: <br/>
⚫	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north,south. <br/>
			::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, east, south. <br/>
⚫	::''A vykathi builder arrives from the ~~north~~, filling in the tunnel behind it. ~~<br/>~~
			::''A vykathi builder crawls through the tunnel leading east, filling it in as it goes.
⚫	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: south. <br/>
		⚫	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>
⚫	The [[vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing ~~tunnels (removing room~~ exits), it creates them. <br/>
			Arrival Example: <br/>
			::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south, west. <br/>
		⚫	::''A vykathi builder arrives from the west, filling in the tunnel behind it.
		⚫	::{{com\|look}}: ''Obvious exits: north, south. <br/>
			Vykathi builders will also enter (''lumbers into view'') and exit (''lumbers <direction>'') rooms without changing anything. A builder might seal the exit in their departure room while leaving the exit in their arrival room open, or vice versa, thus creating one way tunnels. <br/>
		⚫	The [[vykathi excavator]] is the opposite. Instead of sealing exits it creates them. <br/>

	===Skill Caps===		===Skill Caps===
	*Weapons do ~~not~~ ~~move~~ ~~past~~ ~~dabbling~~ at 170 ~~(1/34).~~ (10/19/2020)		*Weapons: Soft cap (1/34) at or before 170 (10/19/2020).
	*~~Does not teach~~ Tactics at ~~258~~ (0/34). (10/19/2020)		*[[Tactics]]: Hard cap (0/34) at or before 258 (10/19/2020).
	{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info:		{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info:
	*With Defenses around 225 the vykathi builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>		*With Defenses around 225 the vykathi builder is ''a relatively easy opponent.'' It would ''train quite badly.'' <br/>
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	===Special Defenses===		===Special Defenses===
	*Vykathi are immune to physical stuns. <br/>		*[[Vykathi]] are immune to physical stuns. <br/>
	*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.		*{{com\|appraise}} {{tt\|CAREFUL}} info: ''The builder appears immune to slicing.
	Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff the vykathi's carapace. <br/>		Slice damage tends to do nothing more than scuff the vykathi's carapace. <br/>

	===[[Attributes]]===		===[[Attributes]]===
	*'''[[Strength (stat)\|Strength]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br />		*'''[[Strength (stat)\|Strength]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br/>
	*'''[[Agility (stat)\|Agility]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br />		*'''[[Agility (stat)\|Agility]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br/>
	*'''[[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]]''' - is definitely less than 30 <br />		*'''[[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]]''' - is definitely less than 30 <br/>
	*'''[[Reflex (stat)\|Reflex]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br />		*'''[[Reflex (stat)\|Reflex]]''' - is rather less than 30 <br/>
	*'''[[Stamina (stat)\|Stamina]]''' - is definitely less than 30 <br />		*'''[[Stamina (stat)\|Stamina]]''' - is definitely less than 30 <br/>

	===Equipment/Loot===		===Equipment/Loot===
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	==Messaging==		==Messaging==
	*Spawn: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view. ~~<br/>~~		*Spawn: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.
	*~~Entrance~~: ''A vykathi builder ~~arrives~~ ~~from~~ ~~the <direction>, filling in the tunnel behind it~~. ~~<br/>~~		*Entrance1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers into view.
	*~~Exit1~~: ''A vykathi builder ~~lumbers~~ <direction>. ~~<br/>~~		*Entrance2: ''A vykathi builder arrives from the <direction>, filling in the tunnel behind it.
	*~~Death1~~: ''A vykathi builder ~~twitches helplessly on the ground for a few moments before it lies still.~~ <~~br/~~>		*Exit1: ''A vykathi builder lumbers <direction>.
	*~~Decay~~: ''A vykathi ~~excavator~~ ~~decays~~ ~~away.~~ <~~br/~~>		*Exit2: ''A vykathi builder crawls through the tunnel leading <direction>, filling it in as it goes.
			*Death1: ''A vykathi builder twitches helplessly on the ground for a few moments before it lies still.
			*Decay: ''A vykathi excavator decays away.

	==[[Recall]] Knowledge==		==[[Recall]] Knowledge==

VMPHNTRD: Removed warning - Skill Cap adjusted & builder, excavator & harvester comparisons sorted and explained In Depth.

2020-10-19T23:31:01Z

Removed warning - Skill Cap adjusted & builder, excavator & harvester comparisons sorted and explained In Depth.

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	==Warning==
	These were listed as 50-100, absolutely incorrect. moving them higher to match the Vykathi Harvester. These need to be sorted, either way.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	==In Depth==		==In Depth==
			Although vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] have opposing utility functions, they are otherwise very similar with equivilant attributes and combat capabilities. As such, both are inferior combatants to the [[vykathi harvester]]s who swarm [[The Hive\|hive]] intruders. Attempts to hunt either without engaging multiple vykathi harvesters is unlikely. Thus, doing so without the ability to adequately defend against superior opponents (i.e. multiple [[vykathi harvester]]s) will be at great peril. Additionally, vykathi builders and excavators present no value, especially for the risk, as neither can be skinned nor carry any equipment or loot. <br/>

			<br/>
			Both vykathi builders and [[Vykathi excavator\|excavators]] will occasionally depart the room directly from combat, ignoring their engagement state. They can and will go directly from melee to another room without first having to retreat. <br/>

	===Area Information===		===Area Information===