Evil - Revision history

Patrick2011b: bump

2026-04-20T04:38:20Z

bump

Cacophonie: /* Evil items */ Linked to Pain (brand) specifically

2024-03-21T20:56:33Z

‎Evil items: Linked to Pain (brand) specifically

Ge0ff: /* History */

2024-01-26T15:31:15Z

‎History

Ge0ff: /* History */ it might be worth having all evilness-related history notes on one page

2024-01-26T15:30:24Z

‎History: it might be worth having all evilness-related history notes on one page

Ge0ff: due to a bug, you will be placed under penance for the explosion

2024-01-26T13:05:26Z

due to a bug, you *will be* placed under penance for the explosion

Hordes: v. bump

2024-01-25T05:25:44Z

v. bump

Hordes: 0.20 holy note

2023-09-07T02:59:15Z

0.20 holy note

Hordes: condense

2023-08-31T18:22:11Z

condense

Hordes: version bump

2023-08-31T18:12:20Z

version bump

Hordes at 04:49, 23 October 2022

2022-10-23T04:49:22Z

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 '''Evil''' (also "unholy") is a label used to describe immoral deeds, objects, forces, or beings. Evil is usually contrasted with [[good]], which describes things that are beneficial and actively make the world a better place. In ''Crawl'', there are many sources of evil.
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 The following player [[species]] are evil:
 *[[Demonspawn]]
 *[[Mummies]]
-*[[Vampire]]s
+*[[Poltergeist]]s
 *Any player under [[Death Form]] (worshippers of good gods are instantly excommunicated)
-Evil beings are weak to [[holy]] damage and [[holy wrath]]. Players of an evil species cannot worship [[good god]]s or wield holy wrath weapons. Note that playing an evil species does not mean you automatically ''have'' to traffic in evil (perform evil deeds, worship an evil god, etc).
+Evil beings are weak to [[holy]] damage and [[holy wrath]]. Players of an evil species cannot worship [[good god]]s or benefit from holy wrath. Note that playing an evil species does not mean you automatically ''have'' to traffic in evil (perform evil deeds, worship an evil god, etc).
 ==Evil deeds==
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 *Harming or killing non-hostile creatures, especially [[holy]] beings.
 *Intentionally harming your allies.
-**Using [[Inner Flame]] or a [[scroll of immolation]] on an ally does count as harming it. Note that [[Summon Blazeheart Golem]]'s explosion will also trigger your god's wrath if it harms allies.
+**Using [[Inner Flame]] or a [[scroll of immolation]] on an ally does count as harming it. Note that [[Forge Blazeheart Golem]]'s explosion will also trigger your god's wrath if it harms allies.
 *Using evil or unholy items (see below).
 In addition, good gods may dislike other things, depending on the god:
-*[[Zin]] disapproves of followers becoming [[mutation|mutated]], [[glowing]], casting [[List of spells by flag#Chaotic|chaotic]] spells (most [[transmutations]] and a few [[summonings|summoning]] spells) or polymorphing monsters. Zin also disapproves of attacking enemies while inside an invoked [[Zin#Given_abilities|Sanctuary]].
+*[[Zin]] disapproves of followers becoming [[mutation|mutated]], [[glowing]], casting [[List of spells by flag#Chaotic|chaotic]] spells (a few [[alchemy]] and [[Summonings|summoning]] spells), using [[talisman]]s, or polymorphing monsters. Zin also disapproves of attacking enemies while inside an invoked [[Zin#Given_abilities|Sanctuary]].
 *[[The Shining One]] doesn't like dishonorable fighting - all bonus-damage 'stab' attacks are prevented.
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 These dreaded items are related to demons, necromancy, or other sorts of evil acts. Good gods find the use of such items to be offensive and will punish followers for intentionally using them.
-*Weapons with [[Pain (brand)|pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], [[distortion]], or [[vampiricism]] brands.
+*Weapons with [[Pain (brand)|pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], [[distortion]], or [[vampiric]] brands.
 *Demonic weaponry ([[demon blade]]s, [[demon trident|tridents]], and [[demon whip|whips]]). The Shining One's one-time blessing can convert these to holy, non-evil equivalents.
 *[[Scrolls of torment]]
 *[[Staff of death]]
 *Certain [[unrand]]s:
 **[[Black Knight's barding]]
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 *[[Beogh]], the bloodthirsty god of [[orc]]s.
 *[[Kikubaaqudgha]], a terrible demon-god of Necromancy.
 *[[Lugonu]], the chaotic god of [[the Abyss]].
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.31]], distortion weapons and the macabre finger necklace weren't evil.
 *In [[0.29]] and [[0.30]], [[Amulet of Vitality]] was considered evil.

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 These dreaded items are related to demons, necromancy, or other sorts of evil acts. Good gods find the use of such items to be offensive and will punish followers for intentionally using them.
-*Weapons with [[pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], [[distortion]], or [[vampiricism]] brands.
+*Weapons with [[Pain (brand)|pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], [[distortion]], or [[vampiricism]] brands.
 *Demonic weaponry ([[demon blade]]s, [[demon trident|tridents]], and [[demon whip|whips]]). The Shining One's one-time blessing can convert these to holy, non-evil equivalents.
 *[[Scrolls of torment]]

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.31]], distortion weapons and the macabre finger necklace weren't evil.
-*In [[0.29]] and [[0.30]], Amulet of Vitality was considered evil.
+*In [[0.29]] and [[0.30]], [[Amulet of Vitality]] was considered evil.
 *Prior to [[0.26]], [[cannibalism]] was possible, and was considered evil.
 *Prior to [[0.20]], monsters with evil magic/abilities took 100% from [[holy]] damage (other non-evil creatures took 50%). Players worshipping an evil god also took this extra damage.

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.26]], [[cannibalism]] was possible, and was considered evil.
 *Prior to [[0.20]], monsters with evil magic/abilities took 100% from [[holy]] damage (other non-evil creatures took 50%). Players worshipping an evil god also took this extra damage.

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 *Harming or killing non-hostile creatures, especially [[holy]] beings.
 *Intentionally harming your allies.
-**Using [[Inner Flame]] or a [[scroll of immolation]] on an ally does count as harming it. However, [[Summon Blazeheart Golem]]'s explosion doesn't count.
+**Using [[Inner Flame]] or a [[scroll of immolation]] on an ally does count as harming it. Note that [[Summon Blazeheart Golem]]'s explosion will also trigger your god's wrath if it harms allies.
 *Using evil or unholy items (see below).

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 {{version030}}
-'''Evil''' (also "unholy") is a label used to describe immoral deeds, objects, forces, or beings. Evil is usually contrasted with [[good]], which describes things that are beneficial and actively make the world a better place. In ''Dungeon Crawl'', there are many sources of evil.
+'''Evil''' (also "unholy") is a label used to describe immoral deeds, objects, forces, or beings. Evil is usually contrasted with [[good]], which describes things that are beneficial and actively make the world a better place. In ''Crawl'', there are many sources of evil.
 Note that the game does not shoehorn players into a "good" role. Your character has free will and may make use of evil items, magic, or gods as you please, or be completely indifferent to issues of good or evil altogether.
-==Evil species==
+==Evil beings==
-The following player species are undead or demonic themselves, and often have some inborn motive to prey on other intelligent beings. Note that playing one of these does not mean you automatically ''have'' to traffic in evil (perform evil deeds, worship an evil god, etc). Nonetheless, characters of these species are banned from worshiping good gods, using [[holy wrath]]-branded weapons, and are vulnerable to evil-smiting effects (such as [[holy wrath]]).
+[[Undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, both player and monster, are invariably evil.
 *[[Demonspawn]]
 *[[Mummies]]
 *[[Vampire]]s
-*[[Ghoul]]s
+*Any player under [[lich form]] (worshippers of good gods are instantly excommunicated)
-*All [[demon]]s.
+Evil beings are weak to [[holy]] damage and [[holy wrath]]. Players of an evil species cannot worship [[good god]]s or wield holy wrath weapons. Note that playing an evil species does not mean you automatically ''have'' to traffic in evil (perform evil deeds, worship an evil god, etc).
 ==Evil deeds==
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 ==Evil items==
-These dreaded items were either forged by [[demon]]s or created through the suffering of others, and exist only to bring further misery into the world. Good gods find the use of such items to be offensive and will punish followers for intentionally using them.
+These dreaded items are related to demons, necromancy, or other sorts of evil acts. Good gods find the use of such items to be offensive and will punish followers for intentionally using them.
 *Weapons with [[pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], or [[vampiricism]] brand.
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 *[[Staff of death]]
 *Certain [[unrand]]s:
 **[[Obsidian axe]]
-**[[Damnation_(unrand)|arbalest "Damnation"]]
+**[[Orb of Dispater]]
 **[[Sceptre of Asmodeus]]
 **[[Sword of Cerebov]]
 **[[Horn of Geryon]]
-*[[Chaotic]] effects may roll an evil effect; you are punished if one happens.
+*[[Chaotic]] effects may roll an evil effect; you are punished if (and only if) one happens.
 **Weapons with the [[chaos]] brand
 **[[Piece from Xom's chessboard]]
 ==Evil gods==
-These gods are malevolent and require constant killing to gain their favour. They often rule over [[demon|demonic]] or [[undead]] beings, as well. Good goods will severely punish worshipers who abandon them for one of these gods.
+These gods are malevolent and require constant killing to gain their favour. They often rule over [[demon|demonic]] or [[undead]] beings, as well. Good goods will severely punish worshipers who abandon them for one of these gods. Otherwise, a god being 'evil' has no extra effect.
 *[[Beogh]], the bloodthirsty god of [[orc]]s.

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 '''Evil''' (also "unholy") is a label used to describe immoral deeds, objects, forces, or beings. Evil is usually contrasted with [[good]], which describes things that are beneficial and actively make the world a better place. In ''Dungeon Crawl'', there are many sources of evil.
 Note that the game does not shoehorn players into a "good" role. Your character has free will and may make use of evil items, magic, or gods as you please, or be completely indifferent to issues of good or evil altogether.
 ==Evil monsters==
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 Many hostile spellcasters (especially [[unique monster|uniques]]) are considered evil in the eyes of the good gods, but do not necessarily take additional damage from the holy wrath brand.  They are vulnerable to effects such as [[cleansing flame]], however.
 ==Evil deeds==
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 *Weapons with [[pain]], [[reaping]], [[draining]], [[chaos]], or [[vampiricism]] brand.
 *Demonic weaponry ([[demon blade]]s, [[demon trident|tridents]], and [[demon whip|whips]]). The Shining One's one-time blessing can convert these to holy, non-evil equivalents.
 *[[Condenser vane]]s, because of the potential to unleash clouds of [[Negative energy]] (only incurs penalties if Negative energy clouds appear).
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 *[[Staff of Dispater]]
 *[[Sword of Cerebov]]
 *[[Black Knight's barding]]
 ==Evil gods==