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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:

{| class="prettytable"
! Threat level !! Monster's name !! Description
|-
| Trivial || {{DarkGrey|Dark grey}} || Minor
|-
| Easy || {{LightGrey|Light grey}} || Low
|-
| Tough || {{Yellow|Yellow}} || High
|-
| Nasty || {{LightRed|Light red}} || 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:

{| class="prettytable"
! Threat level !! Monster's name !! Description
|-
| Trivial || {{DarkGrey|Dark grey}} || "It looks harmless."
|-
| Easy || {{LightGrey|Light grey}} || "It looks easy."
|-
| Tough || {{Yellow|Yellow}} || "It looks dangerous."
|-
| Nasty || {{LightRed|Light red}} || "It looks extremely dangerous."
|}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

Threat - Revision history

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