List of constructs - Revision history

Ge0ff at 14:44, 29 February 2024

2024-02-29T14:44:31Z

Hordes at 20:10, 28 February 2024

2024-02-28T20:10:50Z

Ge0ff: -golems category

2024-02-28T19:55:45Z

-golems category

Spudwalt at 22:12, 7 March 2022

2022-03-07T22:12:10Z

Ge0ff: Statues can regenerate health now

2021-06-08T13:08:36Z

Statues can regenerate health now

Spudwalt at 07:25, 5 June 2021

2021-06-05T07:25:43Z

Spudwalt at 19:09, 8 August 2020

2020-08-08T19:09:27Z

Spudwalt at 20:37, 2 March 2019

2019-03-02T20:37:04Z

Spudwalt: Added ushabti, desolation golems, and a couple miscellaneous constructs

2018-05-05T06:04:25Z

Added ushabti, desolation golems, and a couple miscellaneous constructs

MoogleDan: /* Gargoyles */

2014-06-12T23:06:30Z

‎Gargoyles

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 '''Golems''' are big, hulking, mindless constructs that are generally rather slow but pack quite a punch. Some of the more powerful ones have high AC, and they all come with complete immunity to anything subject to [[willpower]] and varying levels of resistance to elemental magic.
-{{monsterlink|Blazeheart golem}}- A construct [[Summon Blazeheart Golem|summoned]] into existence. It damages itself each turn, and once killed, it will soon [[blazeheart core|explode]]. If not adjacent to the player, it will do nothing.
+*{{monsterlink|Blazeheart golem}}- A construct [[Summon Blazeheart Golem|summoned]] into existence. It damages itself each time it attacks, and once killed, it will soon [[blazeheart core|explode]]. If not adjacent to the player, it will power down and do nothing.
+*{{monsterlink|Ushabti}}- Servants built to assist [[list of mummies|mummies]] in their afterlives. They guard their masters' [[Tomb]] by spewing clouds of [[miasma]].
-{{monsterlink|Ushabti}}- Servants built to assist [[list of mummies|mummies]] in their afterlives. They guard their masters' [[Tomb]] by spewing clouds of [[miasma]].
+*{{monsterlink|Saltling}}- Small, zippy golems made from the only material available in the [[Desolation of Salt]]. They're fragile, but there's a lot of them...
+*{{monsterlink|Peacekeeper}}- Swift, [[manticore]]-like enforcers that roam the Desolation of Salt and support their allies in hunting down intruders.
-{{monsterlink|Saltling}}- Small, zippy golems made from the only material available in the [[Desolation of Salt]]. They're fragile, but there's a lot of them...
+*{{monsterlink|Toenail golem}}- Bizarre creations that are rarely seen, even for golems. They're fairly easy to take down.
+*{{LightMagenta|8}} [[File:Spellforged servitor (monster).png]] '''[[Spellforged servitor (monster)|Spellforged servitor]]''' - Experienced mages may [[Spellforged Servitor|summon]] a construct that can cast their most [[Conjurations|destructive spell]].
-{{monsterlink|Peacekeeper}}- Swift, [[manticore]]-like enforcers that roam the Desolation of Salt and support their allies in hunting down intruders.
+*{{monsterlink|Iron golem}}- Made of solid iron, these golems are slow, but very strong and extremely durable.
+*{{monsterlink|Crystal guardian}}- Crystalline sentinels who pelt intruders with ricocheting bolts of [[fire]] and [[cold]].
-{{monsterlink|Toenail golem}}- Bizarre creations that are rarely seen, even for golems. They're fairly easy to take down.
+*{{monsterlink|Electric golem}}- The most powerful golem, these roam the [[Realm of Zot]] and annihilate the unprepared with [[Lightning Bolt|bolts of lightning]] and electrical attacks. They are also much faster than other golems, immune to Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, and [[blink]] constantly.
 ===Variant Golems===
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 '''Gargoyles''' are similar to golems in construction, but possess an actual intelligence. This allows them to wield weapons and behave less mechanically, but also renders them susceptible to [[Hexes]]. Not only are they capable with [[Maces & Flails]], but they can also hurl portions of themselves at opponents.
-{{LightGrey|9}} [[File:Gargoyle (monster).png]] '''[[Gargoyle (monster)|Gargoyle]]''' - Predatory statuary that swoop through [[the Dungeon]] in search of victims to pelt with [[Stone Arrow]]s.
+*{{LightGrey|9}} [[File:Gargoyle (monster).png]] '''[[Gargoyle (monster)|Gargoyle]]''' - Predatory statuary that swoop through [[the Dungeon]] in search of victims to pelt with [[Stone Arrow]]s.
+*{{monsterlink|Molten gargoyle}}- A hateful grotesque composed entirely of molten stone, giving its attacks a [[fire|fiery]] nature.
-{{monsterlink|Molten gargoyle}}- A hateful grotesque composed entirely of molten stone, giving its attacks a [[fire|fiery]] nature.
+*{{monsterlink|War gargoyle}}- Swift-flying metal warriors which swarm their foes and rain down [[Metal Splinters|deadly shrapnel]].
 ==Other Constructs==
-{{monsterlink|Battlesphere}}- [[Iskenderun's Battlesphere|Conjured]] attack drones that fire unblockable barrages of energy to supplement their creator's [[Conjurations]].
+*{{monsterlink|Battlesphere}}- [[Iskenderun's Battlesphere|Conjured]] attack drones that fire unblockable barrages of energy to supplement their creator's [[Conjurations]].
+*{{monsterlink|Dancing weapon}}- Weapons [[Tukima's Dance|enchanted]] to attack under their own power. Larger ones hit harder, but move more slowly.
 ==Retired Constructs==
-{{monsterlink|Wood golem}}- The weakest variety of golem. Unlike its stronger brethren, it burned easily.
+*{{monsterlink|Wood golem}}- The weakest variety of golem. Unlike its stronger brethren, it burned easily.
+*{{monsterlink|Clay golem}}- A basic golem. Big, but slow and easy to smash.
-{{monsterlink|Clay golem}}- A basic golem. Big, but slow and easy to smash.
+*{{monsterlink|Stone golem}}- A significant step up from the clay golem in power and durability.
+*{{monsterlink|Crystal golem}}- A durable golem made of solid crystal. Variants that can fire bolts of [[Bolt of Cold|cold]] and [[Bolt of Fire|fire]] appeared in certain vaults.
-{{monsterlink|Stone golem}}- A significant step up from the clay golem in power and durability.
+*{{monsterlink|Metal gargoyle}}- A slower, sturdier gargoyle, most often found roosting in the [[hell]]ish [[The Iron City of Dis|fortress]] of [[Dispater]].
+*{{monsterlink|Guardian golem}}- A [[Summon Guardian Golem|summoned]] golem that protects its allies, and explodes when killed.
 ==History==

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-'''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically not alive, are animated through magical means. They all share certain immunities thanks to their artificial nature: [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]] attacks are largely useless against them. Although there are some exceptions, they also tend to enjoy a wide variety of elemental resistances, but are susceptible to the deconstructive spells of the [[Earth Magic]] school.
+'''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically [[nonliving]], are animated through magical means. Like all nonliving monsters, they are immune to [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]]. Golems tend to have many elemental resistances, though many are vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].
 Although similar in some ways to [[statue]]s, constructs are set apart by their ability to move.
 ==Golems==
-'''Golems''' are big, hulking, mindless constructs that are generally rather slow but pack quite a punch. Some of the more powerful ones have high AC, and they all come with complete immunity to anything subject to [[willpower]] and varying levels of resistance to elemental magic. Fortunately, non-elemental [[Conjurations]] can still damage them effectively, their slow speed makes kiting them easy, and since most of them are made of brittle substances, [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]] work well on them. Golems are fairly rare and are generally found only in special vaults.
+'''Golems''' are big, hulking, mindless constructs that are generally rather slow but pack quite a punch. Some of the more powerful ones have high AC, and they all come with complete immunity to anything subject to [[willpower]] and varying levels of resistance to elemental magic.
-{{monsterlink|Guardian golem}}- A construct [[Summon Guardian Golem|summoned]] into existence. It can take the injuries of allies upon itself, though it may [[Inner Flame|explode]] if overloaded.
+{{monsterlink|Blazeheart golem}}- A construct [[Summon Blazeheart Golem|summoned]] into existence. It damages itself each turn, and once killed, it will soon [[blazeheart core|explode]]. If not adjacent to the player, it will do nothing.
 {{monsterlink|Ushabti}}- Servants built to assist [[list of mummies|mummies]] in their afterlives. They guard their masters' [[Tomb]] by spewing clouds of [[miasma]].
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 {{monsterlink|Metal gargoyle}}- A slower, sturdier gargoyle, most often found roosting in the [[hell]]ish [[The Iron City of Dis|fortress]] of [[Dispater]].
 ==History==
 *The Desolation of Salt and its resident golems were added in [[0.19]].
 *Ushabtiu were added in [[0.16]].

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−	~~[[Category:Golem]]~~
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 '''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically not alive, are animated through magical means. They all share certain immunities thanks to their artificial nature: [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]] attacks are largely useless against them. Although there are some exceptions, they also tend to enjoy a wide variety of elemental resistances, but are susceptible to the deconstructive spells of the [[Earth Magic]] school.
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 {{monsterlink|Toenail golem}}- Bizarre creations that are rarely seen, even for golems. They're fairly easy to take down.
-{{LightMagenta|8}} [[File:Spellforged servitor (monster).png]] '''[[Spellforged servitor (monster)|Spellforged servitor]]''' - Experienced mages may [[Spellforged Servitor|summon]] a construct that can cast some of their [[Conjurations|destructive spells]].
+{{LightMagenta|8}} [[File:Spellforged servitor (monster).png]] '''[[Spellforged servitor (monster)|Spellforged servitor]]''' - Experienced mages may [[Spellforged Servitor|summon]] a construct that can cast their most [[Conjurations|destructive spell]].
 {{monsterlink|Iron golem}}- Made of solid iron, these golems are slow, but very strong and extremely durable.
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 {{monsterlink|Electric golem}}- The most powerful golem, these roam the [[Realm of Zot]] and annihilate the unprepared with [[Lightning Bolt|bolts of lightning]] and electrical attacks. They are also much faster than other golems, immune to Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, and [[blink]] constantly.
-===Unique Golems===
+===Variant Golems===
 {{Red|8}} [[File:Flesh golem.png]] '''[[Cigotuvi's Fleshworks#Miniboss: Flesh Golem|Flesh golem]]''' - An earlier work of the master flesh-mage Cigotuvi that diligently guards his [[Cigotuvi's Fleshworks|laboratory]]. Though made of flesh, it is as powerful as an [[iron golem]].
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 -Victor Hugo, _The Hunchback of Notre-Dame_, 10, ch. IV. 1831.<br>
 trans. Isabel F. Hapgood}}
-'''Gargoyles''' are similar to golems in construction, but possess an actual intelligence. This allows them to wield weapons and behave less mechanically, but also renders them susceptible to [[Hexes]]. Not only are they capable with [[Maces and Flails]], but they can also hurl portions of themselves at opponents.
+'''Gargoyles''' are similar to golems in construction, but possess an actual intelligence. This allows them to wield weapons and behave less mechanically, but also renders them susceptible to [[Hexes]]. Not only are they capable with [[Maces & Flails]], but they can also hurl portions of themselves at opponents.
-{{LightGrey|9}} [[File:Gargoyle (monster).png]] '''[[Gargoyle (monster)|Gargoyle]]''' - Predatory statuary that swoop through [[the Dungeon]] in search of victims then pelt them with [[Stone Arrow]]s.
+{{LightGrey|9}} [[File:Gargoyle (monster).png]] '''[[Gargoyle (monster)|Gargoyle]]''' - Predatory statuary that swoop through [[the Dungeon]] in search of victims to pelt with [[Stone Arrow]]s.
 {{monsterlink|Molten gargoyle}}- A hateful grotesque composed entirely of molten stone, giving its attacks a [[fire|fiery]] nature.

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 '''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically not alive, are animated through magical means. They all share certain immunities thanks to their artificial nature: [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]] attacks are largely useless against them. Although there are some exceptions, they also tend to enjoy a wide variety of elemental resistances, but are susceptible to the deconstructive spells of the [[Earth Magic]] school.
-Although similar in some ways to [[statue]]s, constructs are set apart by their ability to move and regenerate lost health.
+Although similar in some ways to [[statue]]s, constructs are set apart by their ability to move.
 ==Golems==

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-'''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically not alive, are animated through magical means. They all share certain immunities thanks to their absent biologies: [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]] attacks are largely useless against them. Although there are some exceptions, they also tend to enjoy a wide variety of elemental resistances, as well as a susceptibility to the deconstructive spells of the [[Earth Magic]] school.
+'''Constructs''' are monsters which, although technically not alive, are animated through magical means. They all share certain immunities thanks to their artificial nature: [[poison]], [[asphyxiation]], and [[negative energy]] attacks are largely useless against them. Although there are some exceptions, they also tend to enjoy a wide variety of elemental resistances as well as a susceptibility to the deconstructive spells of the [[Earth Magic]] school.
 Although similar in some ways to [[statue]]s, constructs are set apart by their ability to move and regenerate lost health.
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 ==History==
-The Desolation of Salt and its resident golems were added in [[0.19]].
+*The Desolation of Salt and its resident golems were added in [[0.19]].
+*Ushabti were added in [[0.16]].
-Ushabti were added in [[0.16]].
+*[[0.14]] removed clay and stone golems and added guardian golems and spellforged servitors. Crystal golems were replaced with crystal guardians, and metal gargoyles were replaced with war gargoyles.
+*Wood golems were removed in [[0.12]].
 [[Category:Golem]]
 [[Category:Lists of monsters]]

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 {{LightGrey|9}} [[File:Gargoyle (monster).png]] '''[[Gargoyle (monster)|Gargoyle]]''' - Predatory statuary, swooping through [[the Dungeon]] in search of victims, then pelting them with [[Stone Arrow]]s.
-{{monsterlink|Molten gargoyle}}- A hateful grotesque composed entirely of molten stone, giving its attacks a [[fire]]y aspect.
+{{monsterlink|Molten gargoyle}}- A hateful grotesque composed entirely of molten stone, giving its attacks a [[fire|fiery]] nature.
 {{monsterlink|War gargoyle}}- Swift-flying metal warriors which swarm their foes and rain down deadly shrapnel.