Threat

Template:Version032 The threat level of a monster is a rough indicator of how difficult/dangerous a monster is. This information is accessible through the monster list at the right side of the screen, or in the monster's descriptions. When Ashenzari detects a monster, you'll see their threat level (but not the type of monster). Threat is also used for a few other mechanics throughout the game (such as tension).

The game defines four tiers of threat:

Threat level	Monster's name	Description
Trivial	Template:DarkGrey	Minor
Easy	Template:LightGrey	Low
Tough	Template:Yellow	High
Nasty	Template:LightRed	Lethal

Formula

Threat is based off two factors: a monster's XP value, and the player's current experience points. This is affected by a species' experience aptitude and updates upon reaching a new level.

Tension = Monster's XP points / ( 1 + sqrt(Player's XP points / 30))

If Tension is less than 1, Threat = Trivial
Else if Tension is less than 6, Threat = Easy
Else if Tension is less than 33, Threat = Tough
Else, Threat = Nasty

History

• Prior to 0.31, the threat descriptors were as follows:

Threat level	Monster's name	Description
Trivial	Template:DarkGrey	"It looks harmless."
Easy	Template:LightGrey	"It looks easy."
Tough	Template:Yellow	"It looks dangerous."
Nasty	Template:LightRed	"It looks extremely dangerous."