Cockatrices are immune to all petrification and paralytic attacks, hence the free action. They are naturally quick, hence, the extra attack. Notice the THAC0, it's only +1, so, a mage using this against a fighter in platemail and shield is going to have a hard time sticking him. However, a fighter using this would be quite effective methinks. Let's face it, most fighters will never use a dart, not even this one. For mages or assassins, it's quite balanced and could be put to good use.
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