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NormalPerson7: New species

2025-05-03T16:41:34Z

New species

Spudwalt at 00:51, 18 November 2024

2024-11-18T00:51:30Z

Patrick2011b: /* Removed species */ +HO

2024-10-05T03:40:35Z

‎Removed species: +HO

NormalPerson7: Update number

2024-09-09T21:27:02Z

Update number

NormalPerson7: Letters for MD

2024-09-09T21:26:28Z

Letters for MD

NormalPerson7: Update list to 0.32

2024-09-09T21:26:04Z

Update list to 0.32

Ge0ff: was it a reference to ancient versions where only selected backgrounds were available to specific species?

2024-02-09T10:27:59Z

was it a reference to ancient versions where only selected backgrounds were available to specific species?

Patrick2011b: update to 0.31; tables not updated yet

2024-02-07T05:32:53Z

update to 0.31; tables not updated yet

Hordes: Pa -> At

2023-05-04T22:35:31Z

Pa -> At

Spudwalt at 05:32, 11 September 2022

2022-09-11T05:32:40Z

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 In ''Dungeon Crawl'', '''species''' selection determines a character's stats, recommended backgrounds, skill aptitudes, special abilities and equipment options. The game offers [[27]] different playable species; most are essentially humanoid, although some are human-animal hybrids and a few are even stranger.
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 *'''[[Formicid]] (Fo):''' A humanoid ant with four powerful arms that allow them to wield two-handed weapons with a shield. They can dig through rock walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
 *'''[[Gargoyle]] (Gr):''' A winged humanoid with stony skin and a large array of intrinsic benefits, all of which are somewhat offset by their inherent frailty.
 *'''[[Gnoll]] (Gn):''' A vaguely dog-like humanoid that has incredible aptitudes for all skills, but must train all skills simultaneously.
 *'''[[Human]] (Hu):''' The basic species against which all others are measured. They have average [[aptitude]]s across the board and regenerate more quickly when they explore.
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 *'''[[Octopode]] (Op):''' An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only [[hat]]s and [[shield]]s), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
 *'''[[Oni]] (On):''' Enormous and rowdy humanoids who get free swings and double healing from potions. They are competent at melee, magic, and throwing.
 *'''[[Spriggan]] (Sp):''' A tiny, fey humanoid. They move extremely swiftly and have high aptitudes for the subtler schools of magic, but cannot wear most forms of armour.
 *'''[[Tengu]] (Te):''' A somewhat fragile yet evasive bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly.
 *'''[[Troll]] (Tr):''' Even larger and stronger than the oni, with huge claws, regenerative powers, and abysmal aptitude for most skills that aren't clawing their foes to death or throwing things.
-*'''[[Vampire]] (Vp):''' A sneaky form of undead which can use blood to switch between their frail-but-resistant natural state and a swift-healing living form. Exceptional at [[Hexes|disabling foes]], then [[stab]]bing them in the back.
 *'''[[Vine Stalker]] (VS):''' A fragile creature made of parasitic vines grown from a humanoid core. They have a powerful, magic-draining bite and regenerate incredibly swiftly.
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 ===Removed species===
 *[[Hill Orc]] (HO) - Removed in [[0.32]]
 *[[Meteoran]] (Me) - Removed in [[0.31]]
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 ===Added===
 *[[Coglin]] (Co) - Added in [[0.32]]
 *[[Mountain Dwarf]] (MD) - Returned in [[0.32]]

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 *'''[[Armataur]] (At):''' A scaly, four-legged mammalian hybrid which [[rampage]]s into combat, increasing their regeneration as they do so.
 *'''[[Barachi]] (Ba):''' An amphibious, frog-like humanoid with an exceptionally vicious disposition. They can hop long distances, though their movement is otherwise somewhat slow.
-*'''[[Coglin]] (Co):''' A species of goblins that have developed mechanical exoskeletons. They are capable of dual-wielding, but unable to wear [[jewellery]].
+*'''[[Coglin]] (Co):''' A species of goblins that have developed mechanical exoskeletons. They are capable of wielding two weapons at once, but cannot wear [[jewellery]].
 *'''[[Deep Elf]] (DE):''' A cave-dwelling species of elf; smaller and weaker than others, but with incredible magical aptitude. A very good choice for [[spellcaster]]s.
 *'''[[Demigod]] (Dg):''' A humanoid with divine heritage that prevents them from worshiping any god. They have excellent [[stat|attribute]] growth, but learn skills and gain levels slowly.
 *'''[[Demonspawn]] (Ds):''' A humanoid with demonic heritage, able to worship any god but the [[good gods]]. They acquire [[Demonspawn mutations|powerful mutations]] as they mature.
 *'''[[Djinni]] (Dj):''' A spirit of smokeless fire that powers their magic with their own life force. They spontaneously gain spells as they grow instead of learning them from [[book]]s.
-*'''[[Draconian]] (Dr):''' A humanoid dragon that eventually matures into a random adult form, with different aptitudes based on its colour.
+*'''[[Draconian]] (Dr):''' A humanoid dragon that eventually matures into a random adult form, with different aptitudes and a breath weapon based on its colour.
-*'''[[Felid]] (Fe):''' A sentient cat that is incapable of using almost all forms of equipment and many items, but is stealthy and can gain multiple lives.
+*'''[[Felid]] (Fe):''' A sapient cat that is incapable of using almost all forms of equipment and many items, but is stealthy and can gain multiple lives.
-*'''[[Formicid]] (Fo):''' A humanoid ant with four powerful arms. They can dig through walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
+*'''[[Formicid]] (Fo):''' A humanoid ant with four powerful arms that allow them to wield two-handed weapons with a shield. They can dig through rock walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
 *'''[[Gargoyle]] (Gr):''' A winged humanoid with stony skin and a large array of intrinsic benefits, all of which are somewhat offset by their inherent frailty.
 *'''[[Ghoul]] (Gh):''' A terrible undead corpse that draws vitality from slain foes. Has manageable (if below-average) aptitudes for magic and is fairly skilled with its claws.
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 *'''[[Merfolk]] (Mf):''' An aquatic, magical race of half-humanoids, half-fish that thrive in the water. Great aptitudes for [[Polearms]], [[Transmutations]], and [[Ice Magic]].
 *'''[[Minotaur]] (Mi):''' A brawny, bipedal bovine species. Great at all forms of physical combat (both ranged and up close), but horrible with all forms of magic.
-*'''[[Mummy]] (Mu):''' A dry and bandaged corpse animated by unholy magic and uniquely attuned to [[Necromancy]]. However, they have slow skill growth, are unable to drink [[potion]]s, and fear [[fire]] above all else.
+*'''[[Mummy]] (Mu):''' A dry and bandaged corpse animated by unholy magic and uniquely attuned to [[Necromancy]] and [[Faith|the gods]]. However, they have slow skill growth, are unable to drink [[potion]]s, and fear [[fire]] above all else.
-*'''[[Naga]] (Na):''' A hybrid creature with a humanoid torso and a serpentine lower half. Exceptionally stealthy and skilled with [[Poison Magic]], but moves slowly.
+*'''[[Naga]] (Na):''' A hybrid creature with a humanoid torso and a serpentine lower half. Exceptionally stealthy and skilled with [[Alchemy]], but moves slowly.
-*'''[[Octopode]] (Op):''' An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only hats), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
+*'''[[Octopode]] (Op):''' An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only [[hat]]s and [[shield]]s), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
 *'''[[Oni]] (On):''' Enormous and rowdy humanoids who get free swings and double healing from potions. They are competent at melee, magic, and throwing.
 *'''[[Spriggan]] (Sp):''' A tiny, fey humanoid. They move extremely swiftly and have high aptitudes for the subtler schools of magic, but cannot wear most forms of armour.
-*'''[[Tengu]] (Te):''' A somewhat fragile bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly evasively.
+*'''[[Tengu]] (Te):''' A somewhat fragile yet evasive bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly.
 *'''[[Troll]] (Tr):''' Even larger and stronger than the oni, with huge claws, regenerative powers, and abysmal aptitude for most skills that aren't clawing their foes to death or throwing things.
 *'''[[Vampire]] (Vp):''' A sneaky form of undead which can use blood to switch between their frail-but-resistant natural state and a swift-healing living form. Exceptional at [[Hexes|disabling foes]], then [[stab]]bing them in the back.

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 ===Removed species===
 *[[Meteoran]] (Me) - Removed in [[0.31]]
 *[[Ogre]] (Og) - Removed in [[0.31]]

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 {{version032}}
-In ''Dungeon Crawl'', '''species''' selection determines a character's stats, recommended backgrounds, skill aptitudes, special abilities and equipment options. The game offers 26 different playable species; most are essentially humanoid, although some are human-animal hybrids and a few are even stranger.
+In ''Dungeon Crawl'', '''species''' selection determines a character's stats, recommended backgrounds, skill aptitudes, special abilities and equipment options. The game offers [[27]] different playable species; most are essentially humanoid, although some are human-animal hybrids and a few are even stranger.
 ==Species List==

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 *'''[[Human]] (Hu):''' The basic species against which all others are measured. They have average [[aptitude]]s across the board and regenerate more quickly when they explore.
 *'''[[Kobold]] (Ko):''' A small, unpleasant species of humanoid with a [[Nightstalker|natural affinity for the shadows]]. They level quickly and are quite good as sneaky assassins or as well-rounded mages.
-*'''[[Mountain Dwarf]]:''' A species of dwarves that are able to cast spells easily in heavy armour, and that are able to enchant [[artefact]]s.
+*'''[[Mountain Dwarf]] (MD):''' A species of dwarves that are able to cast spells easily in heavy armour, and that are able to enchant [[artefact]]s.
 *'''[[Merfolk]] (Mf):''' An aquatic, magical race of half-humanoids, half-fish that thrive in the water. Great aptitudes for [[Polearms]], [[Transmutations]], and [[Ice Magic]].
 *'''[[Minotaur]] (Mi):''' A brawny, bipedal bovine species. Great at all forms of physical combat (both ranged and up close), but horrible with all forms of magic.

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 ==Species List==
-*'''[[Barachi]]''' (Ba): An amphibious, frog-like humanoid with an exceptionally vicious disposition. They can hop long distances, though their movement is otherwise somewhat slow.
+*'''[[Barachi]] (Ba):''' An amphibious, frog-like humanoid with an exceptionally vicious disposition. They can hop long distances, though their movement is otherwise somewhat slow.
-*'''[[Deep Elf]]''' (DE): A cave-dwelling species of elf; smaller and weaker than others, but with incredible magical aptitude. A very good choice for [[spellcaster]]s.
+*'''[[Deep Elf]] (DE):''' A cave-dwelling species of elf; smaller and weaker than others, but with incredible magical aptitude. A very good choice for [[spellcaster]]s.
-*'''[[Demigod]]''' (Dg): A humanoid with divine heritage that prevents them from worshiping any god. They have excellent [[stat|attribute]] growth, but learn skills and gain levels slowly.
+*'''[[Demigod]] (Dg):''' A humanoid with divine heritage that prevents them from worshiping any god. They have excellent [[stat|attribute]] growth, but learn skills and gain levels slowly.
-*'''[[Demonspawn]]''' (Ds): A humanoid with demonic heritage, able to worship any god but the [[good gods]]. They acquire [[Demonspawn mutations|powerful mutations]] as they mature.
+*'''[[Demonspawn]] (Ds):''' A humanoid with demonic heritage, able to worship any god but the [[good gods]]. They acquire [[Demonspawn mutations|powerful mutations]] as they mature.
-*'''[[Djinni]]''' (Dj): A spirit of smokeless fire that powers their magic with their own life force. They spontaneously gain spells as they grow instead of learning them from [[book]]s.
+*'''[[Djinni]] (Dj):''' A spirit of smokeless fire that powers their magic with their own life force. They spontaneously gain spells as they grow instead of learning them from [[book]]s.
-*'''[[Draconian]]''' (Dr): A humanoid dragon that eventually matures into a random adult form, with different aptitudes based on its colour.
+*'''[[Draconian]] (Dr):''' A humanoid dragon that eventually matures into a random adult form, with different aptitudes based on its colour.
-*'''[[Felid]]''' (Fe): A sentient cat that is incapable of using almost all forms of equipment and many items, but is fast, stealthy, and can gain multiple lives.
+*'''[[Felid]] (Fe):''' A sentient cat that is incapable of using almost all forms of equipment and many items, but is fast, stealthy, and can gain multiple lives.
-*'''[[Formicid]]''' (Fo): A humanoid ant with four powerful arms. They can dig through walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
+*'''[[Formicid]] (Fo):''' A humanoid ant with four powerful arms. They can dig through walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
-*'''[[Gargoyle]]''' (Gr): A winged humanoid with stony skin and a large array of intrinsic benefits, all of which are somewhat offset by their inherent frailty.
+*'''[[Gargoyle]] (Gr):''' A winged humanoid with stony skin and a large array of intrinsic benefits, all of which are somewhat offset by their inherent frailty.
-*'''[[Ghoul]]''' (Gh): A terrible undead corpse that draws vitality from slain foes. Has manageable (if below-average) aptitudes for magic and is fairly skilled with its claws.
+*'''[[Ghoul]] (Gh):''' A terrible undead corpse that draws vitality from slain foes. Has manageable (if below-average) aptitudes for magic and is fairly skilled with its claws.
-*'''[[Gnoll]]''' (Gn): A vaguely dog-like humanoid that has incredible aptitudes for all skills, but must train all skills simultaneously.
+*'''[[Gnoll]] (Gn):''' A vaguely dog-like humanoid that has incredible aptitudes for all skills, but must train all skills simultaneously.
-*'''[[Hill Orc]]''' (HO): A brutish species related to the [[list of orcs|cave orcs]] who can be found in the [[Dungeon]] and [[Orcish Mines]]. They make excellent warriors and have [[Beogh|their own god]].
+*'''[[Hill Orc]] (HO):''' A brutish species related to the [[list of orcs|cave orcs]] who can be found in the [[Dungeon]] and [[Orcish Mines]]. They make excellent warriors and have [[Beogh|their own god]].
-*'''[[Human]]''' (Hu): The basic species against which all others are measured. They have average [[aptitude]]s across the board and no special abilities, but gain levels at the fastest possible rate.
+*'''[[Human]] (Hu):''' The basic species against which all others are measured. They have average [[aptitude]]s across the board and no special abilities, but gain levels at the fastest possible rate.
-*'''[[Kobold]]''' (Ko): A small, unpleasant species of humanoid with a [[Nightstalker|natural affinity for the shadows]]. They level quickly and are quite good as sneaky assassins or as well-rounded mages.
+*'''[[Kobold]] (Ko):''' A small, unpleasant species of humanoid with a [[Nightstalker|natural affinity for the shadows]]. They level quickly and are quite good as sneaky assassins or as well-rounded mages.
-*'''[[Merfolk]]''' (Mf): An aquatic, magical race of half-humanoids, half-fish that thrive in the water. Great aptitudes for [[Polearms]], [[Transmutations]], and [[Ice Magic]].
+*'''[[Merfolk]] (Mf):''' An aquatic, magical race of half-humanoids, half-fish that thrive in the water. Great aptitudes for [[Polearms]], [[Transmutations]], and [[Ice Magic]].
-*'''[[Meteoran]]''' (Me): Celestial creatures with strong aptitudes. They can recover swiftly by exploring, but their otherworldly nature makes them easy prey for the dark powers of [[Zot clock|Zot]].
+*'''[[Meteoran]] (Me):''' Celestial creatures with strong aptitudes. They can recover swiftly by exploring, but their otherworldly nature makes them easy prey for the dark powers of [[Zot clock|Zot]].
-*'''[[Minotaur]]''' (Mi): A brawny, bipedal bovine species. Great at all forms of physical combat (both ranged and up close), but horrible with all forms of magic.
+*'''[[Minotaur]] (Mi):''' A brawny, bipedal bovine species. Great at all forms of physical combat (both ranged and up close), but horrible with all forms of magic.
-*'''[[Mummy]]''' (Mu): A dry and bandaged corpse animated by unholy magic and uniquely attuned to [[Necromancy]]. However, they have slow skill growth, are unable to drink [[potion]]s, and fear [[fire]] above all else.
+*'''[[Mummy]] (Mu):''' A dry and bandaged corpse animated by unholy magic and uniquely attuned to [[Necromancy]]. However, they have slow skill growth, are unable to drink [[potion]]s, and fear [[fire]] above all else.
-*'''[[Naga]]''' (Na): A hybrid creature with a humanoid torso and a serpentine lower half. Exceptionally stealthy and skilled with [[Poison Magic]], but moves slowly.
+*'''[[Naga]] (Na):''' A hybrid creature with a humanoid torso and a serpentine lower half. Exceptionally stealthy and skilled with [[Poison Magic]], but moves slowly.
-*'''[[Octopode]]''' (Op): An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only hats), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
+*'''[[Octopode]] (Op):''' An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only hats), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
-*'''[[Palentonga]]''' (Pa): A scaly, four-legged mammalian hybrid that is well-suited for making rolling charges directly into the thick of combat.
+*'''[[Palentonga]] (Pa):''' A scaly, four-legged mammalian hybrid that is well-suited for making rolling charges directly into the thick of combat.
-*'''[[Ogre]]''' (Og): Enormous and bloodthirsty humanoids, they are surprisingly proficient with magic, though they are also competent at smashing and throwing things.
+*'''[[Ogre]] (Og):''' Enormous and bloodthirsty humanoids, they are surprisingly proficient with magic, though they are also competent at smashing and throwing things.
-*'''[[Spriggan]]''' (Sp): A tiny, fey humanoid. They move extremely swiftly and have high aptitudes for the subtler schools of magic, but cannot wear most forms of armour.
+*'''[[Spriggan]] (Sp):''' A tiny, fey humanoid. They move extremely swiftly and have high aptitudes for the subtler schools of magic, but cannot wear most forms of armour.
-*'''[[Tengu]]''' (Te): A somewhat fragile bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly at above-average speed.
+*'''[[Tengu]] (Te):''' A somewhat fragile bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly at above-average speed.
-*'''[[Troll]]''' (Tr): Even larger and stronger than the ogre, with huge claws, regenerative powers, and abysmal aptitude for most skills that aren't clawing their foes to death or throwing things.
+*'''[[Troll]] (Tr):''' Even larger and stronger than the ogre, with huge claws, regenerative powers, and abysmal aptitude for most skills that aren't clawing their foes to death or throwing things.
-*'''[[Vampire]]''' (Vp): A sneaky form of undead which can use blood to switch between their frail-but-resistant natural state and a swift-healing living form. Exceptional at [[Hexes|disabling foes]], then [[stab]]bing them in the back.
+*'''[[Vampire]] (Vp):''' A sneaky form of undead which can use blood to switch between their frail-but-resistant natural state and a swift-healing living form. Exceptional at [[Hexes|disabling foes]], then [[stab]]bing them in the back.
-*'''[[Vine Stalker]]''' (VS): A fragile creature made of parasitic vines grown from a humanoid core. They have a powerful, magic-draining bite and regenerate incredibly swiftly.
+*'''[[Vine Stalker]] (VS):''' A fragile creature made of parasitic vines grown from a humanoid core. They have a powerful, magic-draining bite and regenerate incredibly swiftly.
 ==Table of Aptitudes==
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 The following species were added/removed in the given versions. If not otherwise specified, a species was present in the first version of DCSS.
-===Removed races===
+===Removed species===
 * [[Deep Dwarf]] (DD) - Removed in [[0.29]]
 * [[Halfling]] (Ha) - Removed in [[0.27]]